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1 Year On Campus Masters Program
Northwestern UniversityNorthwestern’s master of science in higher education administration and policy degree is a 12-course professional master's program that prepares graduates to work throughout the higher education landscape at colleges and universities, state and federal government agencies, and higher education focused consulting firms and non-profits. Higher Education-focused coursework includes law and ethics, assessment, budgeting, student development theory, policy, diversity equity and inclusion, leadership, and function-specific topics like enrollment management, global partnerships, and crisis management. Graduates complete a three-term long master’s research project, similar to a master’s thesis, and a 400-hour internship (which can be waived for students with significant higher education experience). Full-time students complete the degree in 4 terms (1 year) while part-time students complete the degree in 18 months to 5 years.
• Application • A U.S. bachelor’s degree or its international equivalent from a college or university of recognized standing • Transcripts • 4 Essays • Letters of Recommendation (2) • GRE / GMAT • CVTeacher
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