The University of Toledo

Master's Program in Higher Education: Track 2

2013 Professional Master's Cohort (see flyer announcing upcoming Information Sessions on the program)

 The Professional Master's Cohort  program has been developed as a partnership between Owens Community College and the UT Higher Education Program. The program is geared to students who are currently employed in a college or university. The program will begin its inaugural cohort in the summer of 2013. The program will be five-semesters long and students will be expected to take 2 courses each summer while enrolled in the program. All classes in this cohort will be held at Owens Community College.

Admission Requirements:

This cohort will begin in the summer of 2013, with two summer classes. Admission of students to the Professional Master's Cohort is based on the following criteria:

• Currently employed at a college or university.
• A completed Graduate School admissions form.
• A baccalaureate degree granted by an accredited institution, with a minimum GPA of 2.7.
• Official transcripts from all previous higher education institutions attended.
• A statement of purpose indicating a commitment to pursuing a career in the field of higher education.
• Two letters of reference, including at least one from a faculty member who can speak to your ability to conduct research and to write at the graduate level.
• A current resume or curriculum vitae.
• The applicant will be responsible for assembling these materials and submitting them to the College of Graduate Studies. Please use their electronic admissions form, which can be found at at: http://gradschool.utoledo.edu/pages/applyonline_campus.asp

Admission Deadline:

• Friday, April 12th, 2013 is the deadline for the submission of all materials to the College of Graduate Studies for consideration for admission to the 2013 Professional Master's Cohort.
• Twenty applicants will be selected to be members of this inaugural cohort. All applicants will be notified of the committee's admissions decisions on Monday, April 22nd, 2013.

Course Schedule:

Classs Format	Summer 2013	Fall 2013	Spring 2014	Summer 2014	Fall 2015
4 Thursdays, 5:15-10 pm, on-line, and video-conferencing		Student Development Theory	The American College Student		Research in Higher Ed
4 Thursdays, 5:15-10 pm, on-line, and video-conferencing		Higher Education Finance	International Higher Ed		Advising Diverse Students
3 Saturdays, 9 am-4 pm (1 Saturday in May, June 15, and June 22), on-line, and video-conferencing	History of Higher Ed   Org & Mgmt of Student Affair			Governance & Administration   Evaluation & Outcomes Assessment	Capstone Seminar

Notes:

• The HED Program reserves the right to change the sequence of courses based on demand and professional guidelines.
• All listed classes are 3 cr. hour classes.
• The course sequence is undergoing approval at present.