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2010-2011 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog

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Master of Education in Higher Education: Adult and Higher Education Emphasis

For additional information about opportunities your college offers, please refer to the College of Education section in this catalog.

Mission - Teaching, leading, and learning in a democratic society.

Philosophy - Believing that schools function as social and political entities as well as for the growth of individuals, the College of Education prepares teachers and leaders a) to enhance the academic and personal potential of their students, and b) to evaluate the social and ethical implications of educational policies and practices.

Values - The College of Education values expertise to guide our practice, equity to guide our interactions, liberal education to guide our perspectives, and social responsibility to guide our commitment to democratic education. We value these ideals in our preparation of candidates, our development of faculty, and our relationships with the larger community we serve.

This program is designed for persons who wish to develop their knowledge and competencies in working with adult and higher education students and for individuals who wish to enter student affairs administration in higher education.

Minimum Number of Hours in Program
The M.Ed emphasis in Adult and Higher Education general program and content concentrations requires a minimum of 33 semester hours. The M.Ed emphasis in College Student Affairs Leadership program requires a minimum of 42 semester hours.

Program Location
Eberhard Center, Pew Campus downtown Grand Rapids, MI

Web Site: www.gvsu.edu/coe_grad

Requirements for M.Ed in Adult and Higher Education - General Program

Social Foundations of Education (Choose one):

Research and Evaluation:

Emphasis area requirements for Adult and Higher Education. Select two courses from:

Supplemental Courses (choose two):

Nine Hours Electives (Advisor approval required):

  • Elective Credits: 3
  • Elective Credits: 3
  • Elective Credits: 3

Capstone (choose one):

Adult and Higher Education Concentration Areas in Biology, English, History, Mathematics, and Physics

Candidates who do not choose the general program may choose from one of the six concentration areas, Biology, English, History, Mathematics, Physics, or College Student Affairs Leadership, within the Adult and Higher Education emphasis.

Each candidate for the M.Ed degree must complete six semester hours in foundation courses in the following areas:

Social Foundations of Education (Choose one):

Research and Evaluation:

Emphasis area courses (choose three for 9 credits):

At least 15 approved credits in one of the subject matters listed below (see content department for additional coursework):

Capstone (choose one):

Concentration in College Student Affairs Leadership:

Each candidate for the M.Ed degree with CSAL concentration, complete the following:

Social Foundations of Education (Choose one):

Research and Evaluation:

Emphasis area courses:

Supplemental Area Courses:

Six semester hours of electives:

  • Elective Credits: 3
  • Elective Credits: 3

Capstone (choose one):


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