Students enrolled in HiEd are the future leaders, university administrators, educators, policy analysts and researchers in the field of higher education. The program is selective and is limited to 25 students each year.
All new students begin the program in the fall semester.
The M.A. requires that students enrolled under the semester system take at least 30 credits of coursework. Typically, a course that meets once a week throughout the semester is three credits. M.A. students must successfully complete their course work, Plan B Paper and final oral examination to receive their degree. All degree requirements must be completed within seven years after starting the program. The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.