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University of Pittsburgh    
2024-2025 Graduate & Professional Studies Catalog 
    
 
  Nov 23, 2024
 
2024-2025 Graduate & Professional Studies Catalog

Higher Education, MEd


The Master of Education (MEd) in Higher Education provides students with the professional competencies, experiential learning, and personal development needed to serve in entry-level positions in a variety of offices and departments that serve students in higher education. Our curriculum centers equity and justice through practitioner-oriented coursework. 36 credits are required for this degree program. The MEd in Higher Education requires an approved plan of studies, an internship, and a capstone project. The capstone project serves as the comprehensive examination.

Admissions Requirements


  • Successful completion of undergraduate degree with 3.0 GPA
  • Resume/CV and personal statement

Electives


Students complete 12 credits of electives, selected from the courses listed below. 

All courses listed are 3.0 credits:

Total Credits: 36


Comprehensive Requirement


Students complete EFOP 2140 - HIGHER EDUCATION CAPSTONE SEMINAR  to satisfy the comprehensive requirement. 



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