Master of Higher Education at Appalachian State University

Study Higher Education at Appalachian State University, a Master degree offered at its main campus in Boone , United States of America. This Full Time program is delivered on campus in English and takes approximately 2 years to complete. Students benefit from a structured learning experience designed to build both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. The next intake is scheduled for August 21, 2027.

About Master of Higher Education

Excel as a higher education leader.

Earning your Master of Arts in Higher Education at App State will provide you with the most up-to-date postsecondary knowledge, enabling you to create a better future for students. This program is designed to springboard you into opportunities to expand your career in education, create innovative solutions, qualify for a promotion or move into a leadership role.

Focus is placed on the issues facing modern college students and how higher education professionals can support them. Coursework will synthesize the complexities of the higher education landscape by engaging in topics that include diversity, student development, organization, governance, advising and leadership.

App State's Higher Education program is also offered fully online – learn more by visiting App State Online.

Disciplines

Education/Teaching

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Higher Education at Appalachian State University

Entry Requirements

Submit your graduate application online.
Pay the non-refundable application fee online.
Provide names of three references.
Upload your current resume or vita.
Submit official scores from the appropriate standardized test (GRE, GMAT, MAT). Test waivers may be available for certain programs.
Submit unofficial transcript(s) from all colleges or universities from which you earned a degree, or that you have attended within the past five years. Transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES accredited evaluation service(link is external).
Provide proof of English proficiency.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 79

Career Opportunities after Completing Master of Higher Education

Where can an App State degree take you? Anywhere you want to go!

Careers

For ADE concentration:
Graduates are prepared for positions in developmental education, learning assistance, ESL, basic skills, literacy programs and adult education programs in roles such as:

Basic skills/developmental education instructors
ESOL instructors
Faculty in career-tech programs
Leaders in adult and developmental education
Learning specialists
Professional developers/trainers
Program directors or coordinators
Tutorial coordinators

For CCUL concentration:
Graduates typically advance to mid- and upper-level management and administrative positions in colleges and universities in areas such as:

Academic administration
Admissions
Advising
Athletics
Career development
Distance education
Financial aid
Institutional research
Marketing and advancement
Multicultural student development
Student success programs

Employers

Adult Basic Skills/Adult Literacy
Two-year and four-year institutions across the Southeast and U.S.

Career information resource

App State's Career Development Center
Services provided by the Career Development Center include resume reviews, career coaching, job and internship search assistance, and other tools for you to achieve life and professional success.

Faculty Profile: Dr. Andrew Koricich

Exploring and explaining rural-serving higher education institutions and the roles they play regionally across the U.S. is the focus of the Alliance for Research on Regional Colleges (ARRC), co-directed and co-founded by App State's Dr. Andrew Koricich.

Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Higher Education at Appalachian State University

Application Fee 65

How to Apply for Master of Higher Education at Appalachian State University

If you have previously started or submitted an application to the Graduate School at Appalachian, select "Log in" under Returning users and login using the same email address as before, then select Start New Application.

To start a new application to the Graduate School, select "Create an account" under First-time users if you have never had an account with us before and follow the instructions.

Master of Higher Education at Appalachian State University

Appalachian State University

United States of America, Boone