Capella University is offering an online Master of Science degree program with Leadership in Higher Education specialization. This program was designed to integrate current theories,and best practices in the industry with opportunities for practical application. Capella’s MS – Leadership in Higher Education is conducted online thus learners are able to earn their degrees without having to make big sacrifices in their personal and professional lifestyles and commitments.

Learners enrolled in the program will have the opportunity to work with other experienced leaders in the field of higher education. Valuable insights on directing student services departments from smaller technical colleges to larger universities and similar educational organizations are the main focus of the course. Capella’s online MS Leadership in Higher Education also hones necessary skills in the fields of change management, legal issues in higher education, funding and management and educational politics and history.

The full program consists of 48 quarter credits which can be earned by completing the required number of Core Courses, Specialization Courses and 1 Elective Course. Tuition usually does not include the cost of books and other incidental expenses. Financial aid programs in the form of federal grants, loans and scholarships are in place to help ease the cost of online education. These financial aid programs are readily available to eligible students.

Capella’s online MS Leadership in Higher Education program is preferred by professionals who are currently engaged in student services and have ambitions of pursuing supervisory or director-level roles in other institutions of higher learning.

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