Elevate Your Higher Education Career with Empire State University

Are you a dedicated higher education professional looking to make a lasting impact on your institution and the lives of your students?

At Empire State University, we offer graduate programs designed to help you succeed in various roles within higher education, including:

  • Change agents and leaders in higher education administration
  • Community college faculty and administrators
  • Instructional designers and educational technology specialists
  • Student affairs and enrollment management professionals
  • Academic advisors and student support staff

Our programs are designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience needed to navigate the complex landscape of higher education and drive meaningful change.

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Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership and Change (Ed.D.)

  • Overview:
    • This program uses a scholar-practitioner model to support self-directed, collaborative learning among researchers, practitioners, educators, and students.
    • Graduates are prepared to serve as change agents and leaders in higher education, tackling the unique challenges facing institutions today.
  • This program is ideal for you if you are:
    • A mid-career higher education professional
    • Looking to become more of a leader in higher education

Master of Arts in Higher Education (Online)

  • Overview:
    • Gain a comprehensive and practical understanding of the higher education landscape.
    • Enhance your contributions to higher education.
    • Learn and apply contemporary perspectives on careers, policies, administration, history of higher education, social justice, educational equality, data-based decision-making, teaching methodologies, and more.
  • Capstone Options: Choose between a practicum or a personalized final project to align with your professional goals and interests.
  • This program is ideal for you if you are:
    • Aspiring to advance in higher education administration or student affairs
    • Interested in shaping policies or leading initiatives for educational equality
    • Seeking a flexible capstone experience tailored to your career aspirations

Master of Arts in Educational Technology and Learning Design (Online)

  • Overview: 
    • The M.A. in Educational Technology and Learning design helps you stay at the forefront of virtual and technology-enhanced learning in higher education.
    • Learn to enhance instructional design with online, immersive environments, social media, simulations, games, and other cutting-edge tools.
  • This program is ideal for:
    • Community college faculty
    • Instructional designers
    • Educational technology specialists

Master of Arts in Adult Education (Online)

  • Overview: 
    • The M.A. in Adult Education is a program designed for professionals interested in adult learning, education and training, including learning in education, business, government, unions, and not-for-profit organizations.
  • Customize your degree with concentrations in Community Education, Workplace Learning, or a versatile General track, and earn credit for your prior learning.
  • This program is ideal for:
    • Professionals working in adult education within higher education settings
    • Community college faculty
    • Student affairs professionals
    • Academic advisors

Invest in your professional growth and enhance your ability to make a difference in the lives of your students and your institution.

Apply now to Empire State University's graduate programs and take your higher education career to the next level.