MA
Educational Administration, MA
The Department of Educational Administration offers two graduate degree programs in higher education that are administered on campus or online.
Description
Faculty members are experienced scholars and college administrators who are dedicated to preparing students for rewarding and fulfilling careers in educational administration.
The M.A. program offers applicants the opportunity to select among three specialization options. The online degree program allows applicants to select among the study of Community Colleges or Higher Education (Option B only). Alternatively, the specialization in Student Affairs Administration is offered for on-campus study (Option A or B).
Applicants admitted to the program with a specialization in student affairs have the opportunity to apply for assistantships through various offices on campus.
For more information, visit https://cehs.unl.edu/edad/masters-programs/.
Career Pathways
- Student affairs professionals
- Admissions counselors
- Residence life coordinators
- Academic advisors
- Directors
- Athletics staff
Specializations
Graduate Admission Requirements
- Application for Admission with $50 non-refundable application fee.
- Transcripts (unofficial): Uploaded as part of application form.
If International: Uploads must include all college- or university-level transcripts or mark sheets (records of courses and marks earned), with certificates, diplomas, and degrees plus certified English translations.
After admission: Official documents are required from all students who are admitted and enroll. Photocopies of certified records are not acceptable. International students enrolled in other U.S. institutions may have certified copies of all foreign records sent directly to the Office of Graduate Studies by their current school’s registrar office.
- If applicant’s native language is not English, verification of English proficiency is required.
When sending TOEFL scores, our institution code is 6877 and a department code is not needed.
- If applicant is not a US citizen and expects an F or J visa: financial information.
- Applicants must also fulfill any additional requirements the department specifies at the time of application.
Program-Specific Admission Requirements
See Specializations for details.
Admission Application Deadlines
- M.A. with student affairs specialization (on-campus only): For priority consideration, apply by January 15. (For 2023, this deadline has been extended to February 10.)
- M.A. with higher education or community college specializations (online only): March 15 for Fall.
The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment.
UNL Graduate Chairs and staff please complete the program update form to provide edits. Updates to graduate program pages are made on an annual basis in conjunction with the Graduate Application for Admission.