This document describes the M.S. in Education program with a concentration in Higher Education at California State University, Fullerton. The program is 30 units over 5 semesters and includes courses in leadership, research, and higher education issues. It is intended for entry-level higher education professionals, recent graduates, and career changers. The program includes 400 hours of fieldwork completed over two semesters. Graduation requirements include a comprehensive exam and e-portfolio. The program faculty have expertise in areas like diversity, access, leadership, and policy in higher education.

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M.S. in Education – Concentration in Higher Education
Program Coordinator: Dr. Dawn R. Person
dperson@fullerton.edu

2. +Components of the
M.S. in Education
(Higher Education)
Program
• Leadership
• Research
• Higher education issues:
Students
Institutions
Diversity and equity
Fieldwork

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Who Should Consider the Program?
n Entry-level professionals in higher
education
n Recent college graduates interested in
working in a higher education setting
n Career changers who have related
experience or interest in working in higher
education

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Nature of the Program
Courses will be offered to accommodate working people
n 30 Total Units of
Coursework
n Cohort-based
program
n 400 hours of
fieldwork over
two semesters
n Year-round
program
including summer
session

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Course of Study
n Semester One:
n EDAD 521: History and
Philosophy of Higher
Education
n EDAD 503: Organizational
Leadership
n Semester Two:
n EDAD 510: Research Design
n EDAD 522: College Students’
Characteristics and Cultures

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Course of Study (cont)
n Semester Three:
n EDAD 524: Diversity, Access,
and Equity
n EDAD 523: Student Learning
and Development
n Semester Four:
n EDAD 505: Instructional
Leadership
n EDAD 568: Fieldwork
n Semester Five:
n EDAD 595: Professional
Seminar in Higher Education
n EDAD 568: Fieldwork

7. Fieldwork – 400 Hours Over Two Semesters
You can use your current job for one
semester including something new in
your work load
Fieldwork sites will be identified
Or
You may also find your own and it
must be approved by the instructor/
program coordinator
Working professionals can
complete fieldwork hours in a
number of ways including:
• Reduction in work day
• Weekday evening hours
• Weekend hours

8. Culminating Activities
Comprehensive Exam
• Written examination taken at the
end of the program
• Includes a case scenario and
open-ended questions that allow
you to display your skills at
writing, critical thinking, analysis,
and application of theory to
practice
• Students have two opportunities
to pass the exam
• The professional seminar class,
in particular, along with all other
courses will aid students in
preparation for the exam

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E-Portfolio
Start this process in the first
semester
Includes:
ü Examples of work
ü Fieldwork
ü Resume
ü Presentations
ü Conference participation

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Co-Curricular
Program
n HELO
n Professional Association
n Conference Attendance
Graduate
Assistantships
Orientation
Retreat

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The People Make the Program
n Experts and
Practitioners
n Researchers engaged
in local education
problems
n Experience and
dedicated
Name Research
Interests
Dr. Dawn R. Person Climate and social
justice
Dr. John L. Hoffman Leadership and
college impact
Dr. Eugene
Fujimoto
Access and
Diversity
LGBT Issues
Valuable faculty
who are:

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The People Make the Program
Continued……..
Name Research
Interests
Dr. Meri Beckham College Impact
and Diversity
Dr. Ding Jo Currie Policy, Diversity,
and Access
Dr. Carol Lundberg Leadership and
Partnerships

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Students are:
• Diverse in educational
backgrounds and experiences
• Interested in two or four-year
colleges
• Aspire to be educational leaders
• Interested in change
• Committed to and value diversity
• Invested in the learning process
and the cohort concept

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Center for Research on Educational
Access and Leadership (C-REAL)
n Research on local education problems in K-12 and
community colleges that is systemic and solution-focused
n Research includes program intervention effectiveness,
assessment, and evaluation
n Involves a partnership between local educational agencies,
schools, and colleges along with CSUF doctoral faculty and
graduate students
n Outcomes include dissemination of findings through
publications and presentations

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Admission Deadlines
n Applications
deadline for Fall
2016 is March 1st,
2016.
n Applications
received after the
deadline date may
be considered.
n For information on the
application process, please
contact:
n Tina King at
tking@fullerton.edu or at
657-278-3110
n For information on the
program content, please
contact:
n Dr. Person at
dperson@fullerton.edu
More details:

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Admissions Requirements

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Admission
Requirements:
n Earned a baccalaureate degree from
accredited institutions of higher education
with a GPA in upper division of 3.0 or above
n Demonstrated educational leadership
potential and skills including successful
experience in school, college, or the
community
n Demonstrated academic excellence, problem-
solving ability, and an interest in higher
education leadership, students, administration
or advocacy
n Three confidential recommendation forms
attesting to the professional potential and
ability of the candidate
n Written statement of purpose
n Professional resume
n On-campus interview with the Admissions
Committee

18. Elements of the Application
- Application fee: $55
- Graduate application at
www.csumentor.edu
- Supplemental application includes:
• Statement of purpose
• Response to questions
• Professional resume
- Three recommendation forms
- Employer Support Agreement
- Official transcripts of all
universities and community
colleges attended

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Program Cost
n The fees are based per semester
n CSUF Tuition fees for 6 or less units for academic
year is $4,870
We expect fees to be collected prior to beginning each
session:
Fall Spring Summer

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We Aspire to Higher Heights!
We look forward to your success
We are committed to equity and diversity
in higher education