ROWAN UNIVERSITY
GLASSBORO, NJ 08028

Program Coordinator: Burton R. Sisco
(856) 256-4500 ext. 3717
sisco@rowan.edu

The M.A. in Higher Education program has two tracks; one for higher education administration and one for a selected number of teaching specializations.

Administrative Track

The administrative track is designed to serve both those without any experience in higher education administration who aspire to careers in that field as well as those who are already practicing administrators in a college or university who wish to upgrade their skills.

This is a 36 credit program and includes a common core (15 credits) of courses as well as a culminating seminar/internship sequence (6 credits) in which all students are required to enroll.  The remaining 15 credits may be selected from a multidisciplinary bank of courses offered by departments within the colleges of Education, Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Business and with the advice and counsel of the program advisor.  All students are expected to work closely with the program advisor in determining course selection and the appropriate sequence for course enrollments.  All students are also required to complete a major research project as part of their culminating sequence of courses.

Instructional Track

The instructional track is offered in a limited number of academic specializations:  computer science, mathematics, English as a Second Language, and reading.  It is also possible to craft programs in biology, chemistry, and physics.  Students wishing to pursue programs in computer science, mathematics, biology, chemistry, or physics are expected to possess the corresponding baccalaureate degrees as a prerequisite for program admission.

The instructional track is designed for individuals who wish to pursue employment opportunities as adjunct instructors or as instructors in developmental education/basic skills programs or in selected science disciplines at 2-year or 4-year colleges.  This track is not recommended for individuals who plan to seek full-time tenure track professorial positions in a specific academic discipline.

The programs in the instructional track range from 31-37 credits, depending on the academic specializations as follows:  computer science (37 cr), mathematics (37 cr), English as a Second Language (31 cr), and reading (34 cr).  Academic specializations in biology, chemistry and physics may vary according to student experience in those areas.

Generally, students will be required to complete 13 credits in higher education courses including course work in adult learning.  Also included in this course work is a seminar/internship in higher education instruction.  All of the remaining course work is in the academic specialization.  Students are required to pass a comprehensive examination in selected academic specializations and are further required to undertake a major research project on a topic of significant interest within their academic specialization.

Course Availability and Scheduling

 Most courses are offered in the fall and spring semesters, with a small selection of courses offered during the summer.  Most full-time students can complete the program in approximately two years, while part-time students will take a longer time, depending on the number of courses in which they enroll each semester.

All students are advised to consult with their appropriate specialization (academic) advisor before selecting courses within their areas of specialization.  A listing of those courses prescribed by the specialization (academic) advisor should be presented to the program coordinator for placement in the student’s program folder.

Advising

The advisors available for the administration and teaching specializations are:

Administration……………………….….  Dr. Burton R. Sisco
Computer Science………………………  Dr. Jennifer Kay
English as a Second Language (ESL)…....  Dr. Jacqueline Benevento
Mathematics……………………………. Dr. Marcus Wright
Reading………………………………… Dr. Cindi Hasit

Programs in the teaching specializations of biology, chemistry and physics may also be constructed; however, interested students must meet to discuss this option with the program coordinator before applying for admission to the program.

Requirements for Admission

1. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.1
2. Two letters of recommendation from a candidate’s professor(s) or professional colleague(s).
3. Submission of Graduate Record Examination scores.
4. A written statement of professional objective(s) and what the candidate expects to achieve through enrollment in this    program (submit part B from the Application for Graduate Admission Package to the Graduate School).
5. A positive recommendation of the program advisor.
6. Approval of the department chairperson of the Educational Leadership Department.
7. Approval of the Dean of the College of Education.
8. Approval of the Dean of the Graduate School.

1-Candidates seeking admission to the instructional track in the computer science, mathematics, or one of the hard science academic specializations must possess the corresponding baccalaureate degree as a prerequisite for program admission.

Admission Procedure

1. A student requesting information and/or admission to this graduate program should contact the Graduate School.
2. A completed application must be filed before the student completes six semester hours of graduate work.
3. A student who is not a graduate of Rowan must arrange for official transcript(s) of all previous work to be sent directly from his/her undergraduate college to the Graduate School.
4. After the application form and other necessary documents have been received, the applicant should arrange an interview with the program coordinator.
5. When the candidate’s application file has been processed, the Graduate School will notify the candidate of the Committee’s decision.

Required Core Courses
0827.637 Higher Education Administration
0806.605 Higher Education in America
0827.737 The College Student: Issues and Support Programs
0827.620 Legal Issues in Higher Education
0824.501 Procedures and Evaluation in Research

Total Required Core                                                                                    15 s.h.

Restricted Elective Courses
Students must select a minimum of 9 s.h. from the following bank of courses:
0824.707 Applied Analysis for Educational Leadership
0824.709 Issues in Survey Research
0827.621 Student Services in Higher Education
0827.623 Planning/Resource Allocation in Higher Education
0806.606 Selected Topics in Higher Education
0827.625 Change in Higher Education
0827.741 Current Issues in Higher Education
0827.742 The Curriculum of Higher Education
0827.546 Higher Education Governance
0827.749 Human Resource Development
0828.706 Diversity and Educational Leadership
0829.503 Teaching Adult Learners
0601.551 Public Relations Overview
0826.509 Group Counseling and Student Personnel Services
0826.526 Individual Counseling Procedures
0826.582 Career Counseling and Development
2005.623 Social Psychology
0506.503 Organization Development
0821.530 Foundations of Multi-Cultural Education
0824.503 Quantitative Analysis in Educational Research

Students may also select courses from the College of Communication that are offered in modular format, including:
0601.524 Fundraising and Development  (1.5 s.h.)
0601.517 Working with Radio and TV (1.5 s.h.)
0601.511 Writing Speeches (0.5 s.h.)
0601.536 Public Relations Law and Ethics (1.0 s.h.)
0601.540 Marketing Communication (0.5 s.h.)
0601.530 Internal Communications in Organizations (0.5 s.h.)
0601.532 Media Relations (0.5 s.h.)
0601.533 Crisis Public Relations (0.5 s.h.)
0601.538 Legislative Liaison for Public Relations Practitioners (0.5 s.h.)

Total Restricted Electives                                                                           9 s.h.

Related Elective Courses
Students may select a total of 6 s.h. of free, related graduate elective courses. These courses must receive the prior approval of the program adviser.

Total Related Electives                                                                                6 s.h.
Capstone Requirements
0827.628 Seminar/Internship in Higher Education Administration I *
0827.629 Seminar/Internship in Higher Education Administration II*
* includes master's thesis or major action research report
 Total Capstone Requirements                                                                    6 s.h.
 GRAND TOTAL                                                                                                                 36 s.h.
 
 

Professional Preparation                                                                             13 credits
 0824.501  Procedures & Evaluation in Research
 0806.605  Higher Education in America
 0829.503  Teaching Adult Learners
 0806.603  Seminar/Internship in Higher Education Instruction 2

Professional/Academic Specialization                                                         18-24 credits

Students wishing to matriculate in the teaching specializations of mathematics, computer science, or in a teaching specialization in one of the hard sciences, must possess the corresponding baccalaureate degree.

Total                                                                                                               31-37 credits

2 - The Seminar/Internship in Higher Education Instruction must be taken in the student's final semester.
 
 

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