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NC State's Higher Education program offers outstanding prospects for students pursuing careers in higher education administration to acquire essential knowledge, obtain hands-on professional training, and engage in specialized studies. The curriculum integrates contemporary theory, academic research, and field-tested practices from higher education and student affairs. Furthermore, it bridges the conceptual principles of academic leadership with practical skill implementation.
Enrolled students will cultivate the professional competencies needed to launch or progress in careers at colleges, universities, government entities, or nonprofit organizations.
This master's program features several unique attributes:
A multicultural community of students and faculty with varied backgrounds, perspectives, and scholarly focuses
A dedication to fairness in education
Proximity to numerous higher education institutions in the Triangle region, offering varied environments for academic growth and career advancement
To be considered for admission in full graduate standing, an applicant must have a four-year bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from an accredited college or university as determined by a regional or general accrediting agency and must have at least a “B” (3.000/4.000) average in the undergraduate major or in the latest graduate degree program.
Provide Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a total score of at least 80 on the Internet-based Test (iBT). Minimum test scores for each section:
Listening: 18 points
Reading: 18 points
Writing: 18 points Speaking: 18 points for admission, 23 points for TA appointment where TA has direct verbal interactions with students, 26 points for TA appointment where TA presents lectures in the class or laboratory
The maximum total score for the iBT is 120 with each section worth 30 points.
Provide International English Language Testing System (IELTS) scores with an overall band score of at least 6.5. Minimum test scores for each section are listed below:
Listening: 6.5
Reading: 6.5
Writing: 6.5
Speaking: 6.5 for admission, 7.0 for TA appointment
Computer-based TOEFL scores must be 213 or higher (with at least 17 on three sections and no section score below 13). The paper-based test requires a score of 550 or higher (with scores of 50 on at least two of the three sections and no section score below 45).
Application Deadlines
The application deadline is December 1