Master of Education in Higher Education in Philadelphia United States | Temple University

Temple University | Philadelphia United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 27,324
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months

The Master of Education in Higher Education program is designed for professionals in the early and middle stages of their careers who aim to become administrators in diverse educational environments such as universities, community colleges, vocational schools, and college access initiatives. This M.Ed. program stands out for its focus on urban challenges and its dedication to promoting equity and accessibility in postsecondary education. Building on Temple University's longstanding dedication to social justice and educational access, the program cultivates skilled practitioners capable of driving the transformations needed to achieve state and national graduation objectives, enhance fairness in student outcomes, reinforce higher education's societal value, and establish supportive frameworks for student achievement.

Temple University's Higher Education M.Ed. provides comprehensive training in key areas like postsecondary access, strategies for meeting graduation targets, ensuring equitable outcomes, and addressing urban education challenges. Students acquire extensive knowledge of higher education within an inclusive learning setting while developing leadership competencies. The program follows a hybrid model, combining online instruction with evening in-person classes at Temple's Main Campus, making it ideal for working professionals seeking career advancement.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A bachelor's degree is required. A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is expected.

International applicants should also submit an official document that validates completion and conferral of a degree, diploma, and/or certificate. While not required, international applicants are encouraged to submit transcript(s) to the World Education Services (WES) for evaluation.

Statement of Goals: In 500 to 1,000 words, outline your interest in seeking a master's degree with a specific focus on the career to which you aspire, your interests, and your academic and job-related experiences that are relevant to the program.

Standardized Test Scores:
Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master's degree at a U.S. institution, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums:

TOEFL iBT: 79
IELTS Academic: 6.5
550 on the paper-based (PBT)

The minimum admissions standard for all graduate students is ordinarily an undergraduate grade point average of B or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or the functional equivalent for students who have attended universities outside of the United States.
Resume: Current resume required.

Tuition USD 27,324
Philadelphia, PA, United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree

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