Higher Education Leadership Concentration
Overview
The Higher Education Leadership concentration prepares students for a variety of higher education career options at both community colleges and universities. Leadership theory is applied to the real world complexities of higher education leadership.
The Department of Educational Leadership and Technology is comprised of dynamic faculty members who have a variety of professional experiences and research agendas. Our faculty members are committed to the success of all students and are available to them via audio/video conference, telephone or email.
Students who complete this concentration can expect to have an extensive knowledge of several areas including:
- Finance
- School leadership
- Diverse learning communities
- Politics and policy
A one-of-a-kind program
Our fully online Higher Education Leadership program stands apart from other programs because of the experienced faculty, exceptional value and strong professional network.
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The courses in this program helped to prepare me for my position at the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. I am involved in policy decisions that affect hundreds of thousands of Texas students.
Program Highlights
- Coursework grounded in real-life higher education contexts
- Faculty advisors as practitioners
- Practicum designed for leadership development
- Preparation for a variety of positions across higher education
Coursework Highlights
The Higher Educational Leadership concentration offers courses that are designed to increase knowledge and understanding of several education concepts, such as:
| Class | Number | Class Name |
|---|---|---|
| ELHE | 5300 | Higher Education History |
| ELHE | 5301 | Higher Education Student Services |
| ELHE | 5302 | Higher Education Finance |
| ELHE | 5303 | The Comprehensive Community College |
| ELHE | 5304 | Higher Education Leadership |
| ELHE | 5305 | Higher Education Politics and Policy |
Students will be require to take 12 hours of Educational Leadership core courses. To learn more, view our degree plan.
Facilities and Features
Educator Preparation Service is designed to assist both undergraduate and graduate students. Our testing and certification service provide resources to graduate students seeking initial teacher certification. Students seeking a professional certificate through one of our graduate level certification programs can also benefit from these service.
Initiated in 2008, the Tarleton Research Laboratory on Educational Facilities (TRLEF) is a unique partnership with a local architectural firm, whose primary goal is to provide evidence-based research to public schools regarding the impact of facility design on student learning capacities. In 2011, TRLEF was renamed the Texas Center for Educational Facilities by The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents and continues to provide information, training and technical assistance to public schools.
