Master of Science in Administrative Leadership: Adult, Continuing, and Higher Education Administration (ACHEA)

Overview

33
Credits
$625 Per Credit
SemesterBased

Explore the only master’s program at UWM tailored for a rewarding career in higher education and student affairs administration, and leadership in adult learning. Pursue paths in administration and leadership in diverse settings, including higher education, non-profits, government, and corporations.

More than a degree, it’s a transformative experience dedicated to empowering leaders and fostering equity and inclusion in diverse settings.

Program Description

The master’s concentration in adult, continuing, and higher education administration prepares the student for positions of administration and leadership in business, community, and higher education environments. These environments can allow the student obtain careers as adult educators, trainers, human resource directors and administrators in vocational and technical education, university extension, continuing professional education; student advisors, managers of support programs for traditionally underrepresented students, student housing specialists, student programming specialists, business managers, and administrative positions at all levels of postsecondary education.

Students completing the master’s degree concentration in adult, continuing and higher education administration can jointly earn a certification in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education or a Certificate in Student Success Advising and Technology-Based Services in Higher Education.

Career Opportunities

Graduates pursue careers in

  • Academic advising,
  • instructional design,
  • leadership in multicultural services,
  • administration of student services,
  • program director in higher education,
  • admissions/retention,
  • career development,
  • student success advising,
  • workforce development,
  • program coordinator.

Admissions

For admission & application information visit: https://graduateschool-apply.uwm.edu/

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