Higher Education

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Creating Education Experts. Online.
Our progressive curriculum in higher education is grounded in educational theory relevant to the twenty-first century so you can successfully meet the challenges of teaching in today's educational environment. As a graduate, you will be well-prepared to teach continuing and adult education in community colleges, universities, vocational, or other schools. You may pursue teaching within your current profession, or advance to administration or leadership positions in educational settings.

School of Education

Our relevant, hands-on programs will prepare you to excel as an educator or move into administration and leadership within a variety of educational settings. Learn more about the School of Education

• Specializations:
• College Teaching Post-Master's Certificate
• Enrollment Management MS Post-Master's Certificate
• Instructional Design for Online Learning MS PhD
• Leadership for Higher Education MS PhD
• Postsecondary and Adult Education MS PhD
• Professional Studies in Education MS PhD
• Reading and Literacy MS
• Special Education Leadership PhD

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School of Business and Technology

The organization and management specializations in the School of Business and Technology teach learners to consult or teach in the field of management from an informed, strategic viewpoint. Learn more about the School of Business and Technology

• Specialization:
• Information Technology Education PhD
• Leadership MS PhD Graduate Certificate
• Management Education PhD
• Organization and Management—General MS PhD

School of Human Services

The School of Human Services offers programs ideal for the experienced professional who wants to move into teaching or academia. Learn more about the School of Human Services

• Specializations:
• Counseling Studies MS PhD
• Criminal Justice MS PhD Graduate Certificate
• Emergency Management MS PhD
• General Human Services MS PhD
• Public Safety Leadership MS PhD

Harold Abel School of Psychology

The Harold Abel School of Psychology offers the following specializations to prepare graduates to teach at the community college level as well as at the college and university level. Learn more about the Harold Abel School of Psychology

• Specializations:
• Educational Psychology MS PhD
• Evaluation, Research, and Measurement MS
• General Psychology MS PhD
• School Psychology & Specialist Certificate MS Post-Master's Specialist Certificate