School of Education & Social Policy
 
Higher Education Administration and Policy Program

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Internships and in-depth master's projects are unique aspects of the Higher Education Administration and Policy master's program
Internships enrich learning and allow students to gain experience in higher education administration.

Students enjoy interacting with faculty who have high-level administrative experience in higher education
Students enjoy interacting with faculty who have high-level administrative experience in higher education.

 The Higher Education Administration and Policy Program is part of the Master of Science in Education (MSEd) curriculum within Northwestern University's School of Education and Social Policy.


Northwestern University’s
School of Education and Social Policy ranks seventh among graduate schools of education nationwide, according to U.S. News & World Report.

 The goal of the program is to prepare skilled and reflective leaders to function effectively in administrative positions at colleges and universities as well as government agencies and private, nonprofit organizations concerned with higher education.


What makes our program distinctive?
  1. Students with diverse backgrounds and interests learn from each other and broaden everyone's knowledge base.
  2. Faculty enrich classroom discussion with the real-world experience of their professional practice.
  3. The master’s project gives students and opportunity to pursue research on a topic of genuine interest and is a fitting capstone to a challenging curriculum.
  4. Internships enhance student learning and facilitate career development.
  5. Alumni enjoy successful careers in a wide range of institutions and practice areas.
View student profiles and alumni profiles.

To request an information packet, please e-mail the MSEd program office or call 847/467-1458

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