Curriculum
The HALE master's program is a combination of experiences designed by the student in conjunction with a faculty advisor. It includes a set of core and elective courses, as well as several intellectual hallmarks that include practicum experiences and an exit requirement. Aspects of the program of study are detailed in this section.
M.A. Curriculum:
With the assistance of an advisor, master's students plan a program of study tailored to meet their educational needs and professional goals.
Students in the HALE masters program will enroll in a minimum of 30 credit hours. In addition to the following program requirements, candidates must satisfy all college and university graduation requirements.
Curricular Structure:
The HALE masters program requires successful completion of 30 credit hours as follows, in addition to college and university requirements.
Core Courses (6 credit hours)
- EAD 840 Inquiry in Postsecondary Education
- EAD 868 Higher, Adult and Lifelong Learning Education Pro-Seminar
Major Courses (9 credit hours)
- EAD 801 Leadership and Organizational Development
- EAD 805 Administration and Organization
- EAD 860 Concept of a Learning Society
- EAD 861 Adult Learning
- EAD 870 Foundations of Postsecondary Education
- EAD 866 Teaching in Postsecondary Education
- EAD 876 Budgeting and Finance
- EAD 877 Program Planning and Evaluation in Postsecondary Education
Support Courses (15 credits of supplemental/related courses with at least 9 additional credits from EAD courses):
These credits are elective courses, approved by the student's academic adviser, in which a minimum of three are thematically connected to the student's area of interest. These credits may include additional courses within the HALE program courses within EAD, and courses outside the department, field experiences, practica, or independent studies.
MA Final Project/Graduation Requirement:
Required for students admitted for fall 2011 and after and available for continuing students admitted prior to fall 2011. HALE MA students complete the degree with a project representing their work in the program.
Final Projects will be reviewed by the HALE MA Review committee (P/F grading). The committee will consist of the student’s advisor with two other faculty members. If the Review Committee judges the student’s work to be unacceptable, in order to graduate the student must re-submit a revised project by the first day of Finals Week.
Submission Requirements:
Complete projects are due
Spring and Summer Semester Graduates: Friday of the first full week in April
Fall Semester Graduates: Friday of the first full week of November
