Online Master of Education in Higher and Postsecondary Education
Are you passionate about working with college-level students? Interested in supporting staff and faculty working at colleges and universities? If so, Arizona State University’s online Master of Education in higher and postsecondary education program may be perfect for you. This program provides the theoretical and practical knowledge needed to navigate the changing and diverse landscape of higher and postsecondary education. Upon graduation, you’ll be prepared for leadership roles within universities, community colleges, EdTech companies and more.
Quick facts
Next start date: 08/21/2025
Total classes: 10
Weeks per class: 7.5
Total credit hours: 30
Elevate your career in higher education
Will my diploma say ‘online’?
No, Arizona State University’s diplomas don’t specify whether you earn your degree online or in person. All diplomas and transcripts simply say “Arizona State University.”
Higher education and postsecondary courses
In your courses, you’ll learn how to develop a professional philosophy rooted in access and equity, nourish a leadership identity, and work collaboratively with students, staff and faculty. You’ll also participate in a practicum, where you’ll gain hands-on experience in an area of higher education. As the culmination of the program, you’ll complete a capstone in which you’ll apply what you’ve learned to a real-world situation.
The jobs this master’s program prepares you for
Upon graduation, you’ll be prepared to work for higher education institutions in areas from fraternity and sorority advising and financial aid to student leadership programs and recreational sports. You’ll also be prepared for employment in adjacent sectors serving college student populations, including EdTech, private organizations doing college recruitment and nonprofit organizations. Career paths this degree supports include, but aren’t limited to:
Learn with advanced lecturers and teachers in education
The faculty of Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation draws from a range of academic disciplines — including ethnic studies, sociology and organizational studies — to gain insight into important questions about the ways that higher and postsecondary institutions function within the development of a democratic society. Our faculty is also committed to connecting research to schools and other learning environments. They ensure teacher and leadership preparation programs combine scholarly rigor with practical application.
Learn with advanced lecturers and teachers in education
The faculty of Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation draws from a range of academic disciplines — including ethnic studies, sociology and organizational studies — to gain insight into important questions about the ways that higher and postsecondary institutions function within the development of a democratic society. Our faculty is also committed to connecting research to schools and other learning environments. They ensure teacher and leadership preparation programs combine scholarly rigor with practical application.
How to apply
Applicants to the Master of Education in higher and postsecondary education program must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation.
Join one of the best colleges of education in the nation
Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation brings people and ideas together to increase the capabilities of educators and the performance of education systems. Our university has been recognized with peer-reviewed honors from U.S. News & World Report.
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Tuition calculator
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Learn more.
Tuition calculator
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Learn more.
