Program Overview
The Higher Education Administration at Vanderbilt University is a MEd programme in Education over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Higher Education Administration programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Location: Nashville, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Higher Education Administration programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Theories of Counseling
- Foundations of Professional School Counseling and Guidance
- Marriage and Family Counseling
- Theories and Techniques of Counseling with Children and Adolescents
- Special Topics in Human Development Counseling
- Career Counseling
- Appraisal and Assessment
- Advanced Developmental Theory and Practice
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GMAT score:
The GMAT is specifically designed for admission to business or management schools, and is meant to test how prepared you are for a business degree programme
- A recognized baccalaureate, graduate or professional degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or a comparable degree from an international institution.
- For applicants with a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree only, a minimum grade point average of B (3.0), calculated from all grades and credits after the semester where the applicant reached 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours and Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores that are acceptable to the applicant\xc2\x92s intended academic unit or, for select programs, at least 465 on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). These scores are used in the context of a holistic credential review process.
- Direct admission to the Graduate School requires a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. Applicants must arrange to send official transcripts from each institution attended to the Office of Admissions. Applicants should reference their academic unit\xc2\x92s website as some require that applicants submit an official copy of their transcript from each institution attended directly to their attention as well as the Office of Admissions. Former UF students do not need to request UF transcripts. These transcripts must be received directly from the registrar of the institution where the work was done. Applicants who currently are enrolled at another institution must send updated transcripts as soon as they are available for any work completed after applying for admission.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
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About Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, United States
Vanderbilt University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months