Kent State University
College of Education, Health and Human Services
Higher Education Administration
Higher Education Administration and Student Personnel
- Student Learning & Development
Contact
Dr. Tracy LaraProgram Statement
The Higher Education Administration (HIED) program prepares students for careers as highly effective higher education administrators and staff professionals. The coursework prepares students for the varied challenges facing two-year, four-year and graduate institutions today and in the future.
Students complete coursework in the areas of college student development, organization and administration of higher education, student affairs, law, employment law, leadership, research, administration of multiculturalism and diversity, and business administration. Electives include topics such as curriculum, status of women, the private liberal arts college, history of higher education, international students, college environments, case studies, community and junior colleges, faculty, disability services, politics and power, distance and continuing education, interpersonal and group dynamics, assessment and evaluation, and comparative higher education.
Number of Program Faculty
Visitation Program
Requirements
- Other
- Full time
- Part time
- In-person
- Online
- Hybrid
- Day
- Evening