Grace College

Programme overview

This 100% online Master of Higher Education requires 36 credit hours and is delivered with instruction grounded in a biblical worldview. Coursework emphasizes the historical context and institutional role of higher education while preparing graduates to engage legal, governmental and financial questions relevant to Christian colleges. The program notes an average completion time of about two years and lists a total program price of $16,704.

What you'll study

Courses introduce how colleges operate and support students and cover applied topics related to running campus programs. Specific course topics and emphases named by the program include:

• History and structure of higher education
• Grant writing
• Leadership in higher education
• Legal issues in higher education
• Fundraising
• Assessment, evaluation and research methods

Entry requirements

Admission requirements listed by the school include a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and completion of the graduate application process. The site lists an undergraduate GPA minimum; one section states 2.5 and another section lists 2.75. Applicants are advised to apply at least one month before the entry term; late applicants are considered on a space-available basis.

Career prospects

The program describes career paths on college and university campuses, preparing graduates for student-support and leadership roles. Positions cited by the school include:

• Student affairs administrator
• Dean of students
• Director of campus activities
• Campus chaplain
• Campus ministries director
• Learning center coordinator
• Career services representative

Scholarships & funding angle

The program page provides a total program price ($16,704) and points students to Grace College admissions and financial aid resources. Prospective students should contact the school’s admissions office to learn about available scholarships, graduate tuition policies and application deadlines.