Master of Science in Leadership in Higher Education
Program Overview
Pursue Your Purpose Online or In-Classroom
Designed for individuals who wish to advance their career in higher education, our masters in higher education program provides knowledge, skills, and support needed to make a difference and reach your potential in a variety of higher education positions in the areas of administration, student affairs, campus activities, admissions, advising, athletics, and much more.
Prepare to Make a Difference with a Well-Rounded Curriculum
Our masters in higher education program features a comprehensive and well-rounded curriculum focused on preparing future administrators in every relevant area of higher education with courses in subjects such as leadership, governance, policy, economics and finance, values, data visualization, virtual learning, and a capstone integration experience. As a graduate, you will be ready to increase your earning potential, drive organizational change, and help make a difference for students and institutions.
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Program Details
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New cohorts begin every September and January.
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Most courses completed 100% online with synchronous and asynchronous sessions.
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One Saturday/Sunday weekend of classes each term with flexibility to participate online or in-person, in addition to synchronous course meetings throughout the term.
- Initial Welcome Immersion Experience Saturday/Sunday, on-campus in West LA and Malibu at the beginning of the first term is strongly recommended but not required.
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Quick Facts
- 100%Online and Hybrid Format Options
- No GRERequired
- 20moProgram Completion
- $5.5Million GSEP Scholarships Available Every Year
Program Benefits
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Online format is convenient for working professionals and full-time students featuring robust online modules and engaging synchronous and asynchronous learning.
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Weekend Immersion experience is an opportunity to engage in meaningful community-building with peers and program leaders on the West Los Angeles campus at the beginning of the first term. Although it is optional, this in-person component is highly recommended as it adds a personalized/hands-on approach, relational interaction with your cohort, and increased learning quality.
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Cohort model designed to build upon leadership skills, support, and lifelong relationships with colleagues.
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As one of Pepperdine's progressive degree programs, students may earn credit towards a doctorate while concurrently completing this master's degree. Up to 9 hours of credit may be applied to a doctoral degree within the School of Education, enabling candidates to reduce costs and save time to complete both degrees.
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Shared foundational courses provide the option to change your course of study to one of three other MS programs in Organizational Leadership and Learning, Leadership in Pre K-12 Education, or Learning Design and Technology.
Tuition and Scholarships
Pepperdine GSEP generously offers $5,500,000 in scholarships every year, with the majority of students receiving some form of financial assistance. The average GSEP student is awarded $7,032 in Pepperdine scholarships.*
| Total tuition | $42,240 |
| Average GSEP scholarship | -$7,032 |
| Total tuition after average scholarships | $35,208 |
*Average scholarship based on data from the 2019-2020 academic year and only includes new incoming students who received aid from Pepperdine within GSEP programs. Does not include other external forms of financial aid.
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Angie Hoang
Enrollment Officer
Recruitment and Admissions
Pepperdine University
Graduate School of Education and Psychology
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