New Master’s in Higher Education Leadership Available

New Master’s in Higher Education Leadership Available

A new master’s in higher education leadership program at SUNY Oswego will build upon the traditional strengths of preparing classroom teachers and leaders by providing opportunities for professionals entering or advancing in this important career field.

Launched in spring 2023, the higher education leadership master’s degree is designed for individuals who wish to enhance their interpersonal leadership skills, improve their ability to utilize a data-informed approach to leadership and build collaborative skills to gain a strong and authentic framework for their future plans.

The Master of Science program provides a pathway for professional employment, advancement and leadership in a wide variety of careers. Classes will be delivered on campus and in the evening.

“The interdisciplinary program prepares leaders across all higher education sectors through a collaborative approach,” said SUNY Oswego Dean of Graduate Studies Kristen Eichhorn. “Students will benefit from courses and faculty providing a wide range of academic affairs, student affairs and administrative perspectives.”

The program draws on a hallmark of Oswego in hands-on learning, incorporating two internship experiences to complement the coursework. These experiences will span departments so students can engage in self-directed inquiry, problem-solving, critical thinking and reflection in real-world and creative contexts.

One of the first students in the program, Stephanie Hudson ’19 M’24 — program coordinator for SUNY Oswego’s Office of Student Conduct — looks forward to enhancing her career through the new master’s degree.

“Through this program I hope to learn the foundations of higher education, and skills that will translate into being a better colleague, and more importantly, a better resource for students,” Hudson said.

This 33-credit hour program provides coursework in higher educational history, student learning and development, leadership theory and research, with an emphasis on creating a more just, diverse, equitable and accessible learning environment.

Graduates will understand the historical and contemporary issues in the United States’ higher education landscape including access and affordability; will be able to analyze and evaluate campus policies and procedures related to diversity, equity, inclusion and social justice; and will demonstrate competencies in the theories of student learning and development, and strategic leadership principles and in the laws that affect colleges and universities.

Through field experiences, graduates will gain and enhance professional skills necessary to succeed in a variety of careers in higher education across academic affairs, student affairs, and alumni and development; community and non-profit agencies that support higher education and students transitioning to college; government agencies; and consulting firms supporting higher education.

Those interested in more information can contact program coordinator Peter G. Ghazarian at 315-312-3104 or peter.ghazarian@oswego.edu; or visit the website at oswego.edu/programs/graduate/higher-education-leadership-ms.

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