The Providence College Master’s in Higher Education Program prepares students to begin professional careers in college or university administration. Graduates of the program enter positions in advising, career education, admission, student leadership, residential life, international education, student support, athletics, and administration. Courses are carefully designed to build from theory to practice – with students moving from foundational coursework to more specialized areas as they move through the program. The field experiences provide a capstone that synthesizes theory and practice, and they prepare students to enter the higher education job market. Students who are professionals advancing in their careers through this program may, with approval, substitute additional coursework for internships.
Our recent internship experiences have included field placements in areas that include diversity and inclusion, learning support, adult education, personal counseling, and enrollment services. Students complete two internships of 150 hours each, which are intended to complement your coursework and give you practical experience in the field – adding a notch on your resume that makes you more employable.
Master’s in Higher Education Fast Facts
30 credits of course work plus six credits of field experience.
I have truly found community among my peers and the faculty in PC’s Higher Education program. The meaningful coursework and field experience has given me the opportunity to develop my values as a higher education practitioner and prepared me to pursue a successful career in academic advising.
Graduate Certificate in Sports Administration To change this label, please fill in the field “Tab Label” on the right.
The Graduate Certificate in Sports Administration is a flexible, 3-course graduate certificate offered by the Providence College School of Education and Social Work in conjunction with the School of Business.
Students will register for three courses that, once completed, will fulfill the requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Sports Administration. Students who successfully complete the certificate may transfer their nine credits to the Master of Education in Higher Education Program. All certificate students interested in the Master’s must apply for admission to the Higher Education Program and will receive an application fee waiver.
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Please send all official undergraduate and graduate transcripts showing degree conferral from all previous institutions.
Two letters of recommendation (one must be from a faculty advisor or work supervisor).
Résumé
Personal Statement – Please submit a statement of no more than 2 pages in length that discusses: – Your professional goals in pursuing advanced studies in higher education. – How you see this program helping you achieve your professional goals. – Work and/or academic experiences that have helped prepare you for this program. – Other information that may be of special interest and importance to the admissions committee.
Program Director: Dr. Kevin O’Connor, koconn17@providence.edu
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Foundations of American Higher Education Counseling Theories Culturally Competent Practice in Higher Education Higher Education Law and Policy Career Counseling in Higher Education Independent Study
Stories
Alumni Placements
Graduates of the program have advanced to careers in higher education at the following institutions:
Amherst College Arizona State Assumption University Boston College Brown University Bryant University College of the Holy Cross CCRI Emmanuel College Florida State University Harvard University Johnson & Wales University Northeastern University
Providence College Rhode Island College Rhode Island School of Design Siena College Suffolk University UCLA UNC – Charlotte University of Connecticut University of Maryland University of Memphis University of Rhode Island Virginia Commonwealth Wake Forest University
