This program is currently under a “teach-out” plan. The program will be discontinued, but current students enrolled in the program will be allowed to complete their degrees.
The Master of Education in Higher Education Leadership is designed for individuals who aspire to lead in post-secondary institutions. Our program is 100% online, providing students with the flexibility to balance their studies with work and other commitments.
Program Highlights
- 33 total credit hours (two-year program)
- Exploration and application of leadership knowledge and skills in a wide range of higher education environments
- Ability to select an emphasis aligned with future career goals
- Internship experiences in a variety of settings on campuses and within community agencies
What our graduates are saying
The higher education program helped me immensely in developing my leadership style and preparing me for my work in higher education. The program shaped how I carry myself, interact with my colleagues and how I lead student groups. All of the professors were beyond helpful and truly devoted to developing me as a leader.
Cameron Hankins, MEd. Higher Ed.Emphasis ’19 Assistant Director of Residence Life and Housing, Roanoke College
The Masters of Education program at Lynchburg College opened my eyes to a career in higher education. Colleges and universities are increasingly complex businesses, and developing a broad working knowledge and appreciation for all substantive areas has been key for me in my career.
Jeff Eggeling, MEd. Higher Ed. Emphasis ’11, Director of Development The Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy at The University of Virginia
I graduated from the Educational Leadership program and feel that the program prepared me very well for success after graduate school. The highlights of my time in the program were due to the faculty. I truly consider myself lucky to have learned so much from them.
Dan Colascione. MEd. Higher Ed. Emphasis, ’12, Assistant Director of Housing, University of South Carolina
Experiential learning opportunities were regularly encouraged and applied within our local and international campus partners. These experiences shaped me as an intentional community-minded educator.
Beverly Vari, MEd, Higher Ed. Emphasis ‘09, Assistant Director of the Center for Purposeful Work, Bates College, Lewiston, Maine
Faculty Contact
Holly Gould, PhD
Professor of Curriculum and Instruction
Program Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Studies, and Higher Education
