Program Scope

The core curriculum of the Postsecondary Education Administration (PSE) program fosters growth in research, human relations, multicultural inclusion, and leadership theory. A supervised internship offers students an opportunity to test drive a functional area in higher education from an administrative perspective. Faculty advisors will work closely with each student to identify site placement to best serves his/her personal and professional goals.

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Program Values

Graduates of the program will:

• be prepared to explore innovative, alternative solutions to contemporary issues within the P-20 context;
• be focused on service to the profession and to advancing the holistic needs of college students;
• be committed to life-long learning and professional growth; exhibit a diverse worldview and maintain an ethical center; and
• be visionary-thinkers in postsecondary-specific competencies.

Program Delivery 

The program supports candidates with a desire to move into leadership positions within a two-year or four-year postsecondary institution. The program allows for full-time or part-time study. Course content is delivered through traditional, hybridization and online methods.

Student Learning Outcomes

• Innovation: Students will incorporate postsecondary education concepts, theories and practices of innovation to explore solutions to complex problems.
• Competencies: Students will demonstrate advanced knowledge and understanding of postsecondary-specific competencies.
• Diversity: Students will embody principles of inclusiveness and diversity and will apply techniques, tools, and strategies that reflect these beliefs.
• Leadership: Students will build leadership capacity through research, practice and individual professional growth.
• Engagement/Service: Students will serve the academy and advance the holistic development of college students.
• Research: Students will use results from research and assessment projects to inform and improve practice within the context of postsecondary education.