Overview

The Higher Education programme offered by University of Nevada, Las Vegas is distinguished by its emphasis on integrating practical and relevant administrative skills with a broad understanding of issues facing higher education institutions. The M.Ed. programme allows students to choose a sequence of courses emphasizing student affairs, intercollegiate athletics, or higher education organization.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this programme, graduates will be able to:

Discuss the historical and philosophical influences that have guided the evolution of higher education in the U.S.

Discuss the ways in which institutional mission, type and organizational structure shapes the nature of student affairs or intercollegiate athletics work.

Discuss the nature of leading and working with and in diverse organizations.

Discuss the requisite knowledge to fulfill key student affairs responsibilities (e.g., ethical practice, diversity awareness, supervision, assessment, etc.).

Discuss and articulate an informed perspective on several contested issues in higher education (e.g., student affairs, intercollegiate athletics, etc.).

Career Possibilities

Higher Education Organization

Entry to mid-level administration in non-student services at universities, community colleges, and proprietary institutions:

Facilities management

Public relations

Institutional advancement

Business affairs

Human relations administration

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Management Communications
Leadership Development Seminar
Leading Diverse Organizations
History
American Higher Education
Qualitative Research Methodologies

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Las Vegas, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

A completed application and official copies of all college transcripts

Two letters of professional/academic recommendation

Optional GRE Submission: official copy of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) taken within the last 5 years. The UNLV Higher Education Program has chosen to use GRE Scores as an optional part of the M.Ed. application process. GRE scores that are strong may help an applicant with a lower GPA. This is because, along with other components of the application, strong GREs may suggest that a lower GPA does not reflect an applicant's academic potential

A minimum GPA of 2.75 for all undergraduate work or a 3.00 for the last two years of undergraduate work

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

28895 USD / year

≈ 28895 USD / year
Out-of-State

8416 USD / year

≈ 8416 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

28605 USD / year

≈ 28605 USD / year

Living costs

Las Vegas

United States

880 - 1430 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Learning Objectives

Career Possibilities

Institutional advancement

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Las Vegas

Funding

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