Advisement for the program is available from the Leadership and Literacy Studies Department.
Higher Education Leadership Track
The M.ED. in Curriculum & Instruction - Higher Education Leadership Track (M.Ed. Higher Ed) prepares graduate students for a diverse set of professional careers in administration within US higher education. The higher education employment sector is one of the largest in Maryland and is a powerful employment sector throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Courses are designed to prepare graduate students to advance their careers as higher education professionals and include a professional internship providing graduate students with even greater opportunities to expand their skills and their resumes. M.Ed. Higher Ed faculty members have decades of real-world experience working in administrative positions all around campus.
Application to SU
Candidates who indicate on their initial Application for Graduate Program Admission that they wish to pursue the Master of Education (M.Ed.) will be assigned an advisor in the department and receive M.Ed. application materials. Admission to the M.Ed. program requires completion of the online application; application fee; official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended; resume; if applying for in-state tuition, a Residency/Domicile Information Form; and additional application documents and requirements described here:
Admission to the Program
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Submit a written description of the reasons for pursuing graduate study in education and a statement of career goals.
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Submit three recommendations in support of the application. Recommendations must be positive and support the ability of the individual to succeed in graduate study. Recommenders must be qualified persons in positions that allow them to judge the applicant’s academic potential, deportment and dispositions. We recommend that your references include:
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One recommendation from a college professor
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One recommendation from your current or most recent direct supervisor
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One recommendation from a coworker, previous supervisor, internship supervisor or volunteer coordinator.
- Possess either an undergraduate cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or a previously completed master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.
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Academic misconduct may be a disqualifying condition. Academic misconduct is defined by the University and published by the provost in the Academic Misconduct Policy.
Applications are submitted electronically to the Office of Graduate Studies and Research and materials are provided to the program director for admission review. Once reviewed, the program director formally notifies applicants of admission or denial to the program. If a student is denied admission, they may not reapply for admission for one year. During that time, they may not take M.Ed. graduate courses. Following the review of these materials, the program director formally notifies applicants of admission or denial to the program. If a student is denied admission, they may not reapply for admission for one year. During that time, they may not take M.Ed. graduate courses.
Candidates are encouraged to register for courses in the M.Ed. Higher Ed as part-time non-degree-seeking students. A maximum of nine hours of credit earned at Salisbury University prior to admission to the M.Ed. Higher Ed program may be applicable toward requirements for the degree, provided such credits are appropriate for the degree program. Degree-seeking undergraduate students may be eligible to register for graduate classes during the senior year. See policy on Graduate Credit During Senior Year. Questions regarding the applicability of courses taken as a non-degree graduate student will be resolved by the M.Ed. Higher Ed graduate program director.
Questions regarding the applicability of courses taken as a non-degree graduate student will be resolved by the M.Ed. graduate program director.
Provisional Admission
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Applicants who have a 2.50 to 2.99 cumulative undergraduate grade point average upon completion of the baccalaureate degree may be provisionally admitted to an M.Ed. program under the following circumstances:
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The student has achieved a 3.0 cumulative GPA in the last two years of full-time undergraduate study, or
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The student has completed nine credits of graduate study in a nationally accredited program with grades no lower than a B.
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Applicants who have less than a 2.50 cumulative undergraduate grade point average upon completion of the baccalaureate degree may be provisionally admitted to an M.Ed. program under the following circumstances:
Once provisionally admitted, candidates must complete their first nine consecutive credit hours of graduate study at Salisbury University with no grade below B. Upon successful completion of nine credit hours, candidates are eligible for full admission to the M.Ed. program. Candidates who have not met the provisional admission requirement of achieving nine credit hours with grades of B or above are not eligible for admission.
Program of Study
Prior to admission to the M.Ed. program and registration for courses, it is the candidate’s responsibility to become familiar with program requirements and to confer with the assigned faculty advisor to develop a program of study. The program of study identifies core courses, courses in the specific track or specialization the candidate will follow, recommended Electives and the intended capstone experience. Advisors must approve candidates’ programs of study. Program changes must also be approved by advisors.
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The M.Ed. program consists of 9 hours of core courses, 18 hours of study in a specific area and three to six hours in a capstone experience and is designed for currently licensed and practicing teachers.
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Specific Electives may be approved for each student. Accordingly, candidates consult with their advisors to determine appropriate Electives for their area of study. When appropriate to the area of study, Electives may be chosen from education courses, special topics courses or from graduate courses offered in programs outside of education.
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The M.Ed. program culminates with a capstone experience selected from advanced seminars, internships, thesis research or practicum courses. Candidates plan an appropriate capstone experience in consultation with their advisor. Candidates must complete at least 24 credits before selecting capstone course.
Program Policies
- Complete an approved program of study, including at least 33 semester hours of graduate credit (a minimum of 24 hours completed at SU).
- Earn a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, with no grade lower than C and no more than 6 credit hours of C or C+ in their program.
Academic Standards
The Graduate Student Handbook states: “To remain in good academic standing, graduate students must maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 for all graduate courses.” In the M.Ed. programs, students may not receive more than two grades of C or C+ in their graduate coursework. If students receive a third C and/or C+, they will be dismissed from the program. If they wish to retake a course to improve their grade, they may take that course in the next semester of study. No other courses may be taken concurrently in this instance. Students will be reinstated if they receive a B or better when the course is retaken.
If graduate students’ GPAs fall below 3.0, they will be placed on academic probation. Following the University’s policy, students will be placed on academic probation for a maximum of one calendar year and are allowed to take up to nine semester hours, which includes a repeated course, to return their GPA to 3.0. Students and applicants are referred to the Graduate Student Handbook for information on academic standards.
Checklist
This checklist is an unofficial tool for planning. Matriculated students and advisors should consult the Academic Requirements Report in GullNet before and after registering for classes each semester to track academic progress.
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