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M.S. in Education – Concentration in Higher Education

Program Coordinator: Dr. Dawn R. Person dperson@fullerton.edu

+Components of the M.S. in Education (Higher Education) Program

• Leadership

• Research

• Higher education issues:

Students

Institutions

Diversity and equity

Fieldwork

+Who Should Consider the Program?

n Entry-level professionals in higher education

n Recent college graduates interested in working in a higher education setting

n Career changers who have related experience or interest in working in higher education

+Nature of the Program Courses will be offered to accommodate working people

n 30 Total Units of Coursework

n Cohort-based program

n 400 hours of fieldwork over two semesters

n Year-round program including summer session

+Course of Study

n  Semester One:

n  EDAD 521: History and Philosophy of Higher Education

n  EDAD 503: Organizational Leadership

n  Semester Two:

n  EDAD 510: Research Design

n  EDAD 522: College Students’ Characteristics and Cultures

+Course of Study (cont)

n  Semester Three:

n  EDAD 524: Diversity, Access, and Equity

n  EDAD 523: Student Learning and Development

n  Semester Four:

n  EDAD 505: Instructional Leadership

n  EDAD 568: Fieldwork

n  Semester Five:

n  EDAD 595: Professional Seminar in Higher Education

n  EDAD 568: Fieldwork

Fieldwork – 400 Hours Over Two Semesters

You can use your current job for one semester including something new in your work load

Fieldwork sites will be identified Or

You may also find your own and it must be approved by the instructor/program coordinator

Working professionals can complete fieldwork hours in a number of ways including: • Reduction in work day • Weekday evening hours • Weekend hours

Culminating Activities

Comprehensive Exam

• Written examination taken at the end of the program • Includes a case scenario and open-ended questions that allow you to display your skills at writing, critical thinking, analysis, and application of theory to practice

• Students have two opportunities to pass the exam

• The professional seminar class, in particular, along with all other courses will aid students in preparation for the exam

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E-Portfolio Start this process in the first semester

Includes:

ü Examples of work

ü Fieldwork

ü Resume

ü Presentations

ü Conference participation

+Co-Curricular Program

n HELO

n Professional Association

n Conference Attendance

Graduate Assistantships

Orientation

Retreat

+The People Make the Program

n Experts and Practitioners

n Researchers engaged in local education problems

n Experience and dedicated

Name Research Interests

Dr. Dawn R. Person Climate and social justice

Dr. John L. Hoffman Leadership and college impact

Dr. Eugene Fujimoto

Access and Diversity

LGBT Issues

Valuable faculty who are:

+The People Make the Program

Continued……..

Name Research Interests

Dr. Meri Beckham College Impact and Diversity

Dr. Ding Jo Currie Policy, Diversity, and Access

Dr. Carol Lundberg Leadership and Partnerships

+Students are:

• Diverse in educational backgrounds and experiences

• Interested in two or four-year colleges

• Aspire to be educational leaders

• Interested in change

• Committed to and value diversity

• Invested in the learning process and the cohort concept

+Center for Research on Educational Access and Leadership (C-REAL)

n  Research on local education problems in K-12 and community colleges that is systemic and solution-focused

n  Research includes program intervention effectiveness, assessment, and evaluation

n  Involves a partnership between local educational agencies, schools, and colleges along with CSUF doctoral faculty and graduate students

n  Outcomes include dissemination of findings through publications and presentations

+Admission Deadlines

n Applications deadline for Fall 2016 is March 1st, 2016.

n Applications received after the deadline date may be considered.

n  For information on the application process, please contact:

n  Tina King at tking@fullerton.edu or at 657-278-3110

n  For information on the program content, please contact:

n  Dr. Person at dperson@fullerton.edu

More details:

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Admissions Requirements

+Admission Requirements:

n  Earned a baccalaureate degree from accredited institutions of higher education with a GPA in upper division of 3.0 or above

n  Demonstrated educational leadership potential and skills including successful experience in school, college, or the community

n  Demonstrated academic excellence, problem-solving ability, and an interest in higher education leadership, students, administration or advocacy

n  Three confidential recommendation forms attesting to the professional potential and ability of the candidate

n  Written statement of purpose

n  Professional resume

n  On-campus interview with the Admissions Committee

Elements of the Application

- Application fee: $55 - Graduate application at www.csumentor.edu - Supplemental application includes: •  Statement of purpose •  Response to questions •  Professional resume

- Three recommendation forms - Employer Support Agreement - Official transcripts of all universities and community colleges attended

+Program Cost

n  The fees are based per semester n CSUF Tuition fees for 6 or less units for academic

year is $4,870

We expect fees to be collected prior to beginning each session:

Fall Spring Summer

+We Aspire to Higher Heights!

We look forward to your success

We are committed to equity and diversity in higher education