Whether you're interested in higher education leadership positions or preparing for doctoral studies, the master of arts in higher education leadership is for you.
Why Study Higher Education Leadership?
Teachers mentor and inspire those around them no matter the age of the student. With a master’s degree in higher education leadership, you’ll become an even better leader. This degree will put you on the path to higher education leadership positions, or prepare you to take the steps to a doctoral degree.
Why Study Higher Education Leadership at CSUN?
Faculty Who Inspire
You won’t just be another face in a lecture hall — you’ll get to know your faculty members who are just as passionate about mentoring their students as you are about yours.
Large University Resources, Tailored to You
You’ll have access to all the support and opportunities that come with being a student at the largest public college of education in California. The flexibility of our programs designed for working professionals, small cohort sizes and range of electives ensure you’ll get an education that aligns with your needs and goals.
What You'll Learn
We are dedicated to fostering learning and supporting students as they:
- Facilitate the development, articulation, and stewardship of a vision of learning that is shared and supported by the higher education community
- Advocate, nurture, and sustain a campus environment conducive to student learning and professional growth
- Ensure management of the organization, operations, and resources for a safe, efficient, and effective campus environment
- Engage with community members, respond to diverse community interests and needs, and mobilize community resources
- Model a personal code of ethics and developing professional leadership capacity
- Understand, respond to and influence the larger political, social, economic, legal, and cultural context
Admission Information
To be considered for admission to CSUN as a master’s student, you will need to:
- Meet university requirements.
- Meet department requirements for the Master of Arts in Higher Education Leadership.
- Apply to both the university and the specific graduate program of interest.
Learn more about applying for a master's program at CSUN.