Online Ed.M. in Higher Education Information Session – Education at Illinois, Online Programs

Join us for an engaging online information session about the new fully online Higher Education concentration within the Master of Education (Ed.M.) in Education Policy, Organization and Leadership at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The program will welcome its first cohort in Fall 2027.

Designed for current and aspiring higher education leaders, the program explores the social, political, economic, and organizational issues shaping colleges, universities, and other postsecondary institutions. During this session, program faculty and Online Programs staff will introduce the program and answer questions from prospective students.

Date & Time
Thursday, January 28, 2027
12:00–1:00 PM Central Time
Presenters
Higher Education Program Faculty and Online Programs Staff
Location
Online via Zoom
Register Online Registration is required. You will receive the Zoom link after registering.
Application Deadline
Completed applications for Fall 2027 admission are due July 15, 2027.

What You’ll Learn During the Session

• An overview of the new online Ed.M. in Higher Education

• The program’s curriculum, structure, and online learning experience

• Topics addressed through the concentration, including higher education organization, foundations, diversity, and the college student experience

• Degree requirements

• Eligibility, application requirements, and the July 15 application deadline

• The Fall 2027 launch timeline

• How the program can support professional growth and leadership in higher education

• Opportunities to connect with program faculty and Online Programs staff

Program Overview

Online Ed.M. in Higher Education

The Higher Education concentration provides students with a strong foundation in the theories, practices and issues shaping higher education. Through connected coursework, students explore the social, political, economic and organizational forces affecting colleges and universities while building the research and leadership skills needed to address challenges in the field.

The concentration is part of the Master of Education (Ed.M.) in Education Policy, Organization and Leadership, a fully online, 32-credit-hour program designed for students seeking to expand their knowledge, strengthen their professional skills and advance their understanding of higher and postsecondary education.

The program admits students for the fall term. Completed applications for the inaugural Fall 2027 cohort are due July 15, 2027.

Learn more about the Higher Education program.

Who Should Attend

• Aspiring or current higher education administrators and emerging leaders

• Aspiring or current professionals working in academic affairs or student affairs

• Aspiring or current college and university staff

• Aspiring or current professionals in enrollment management, institutional research, advising, or related areas

• Aspiring or current postsecondary education policy and organizational professionals

• Anyone interested in advancing leadership, research, or organizational change in higher education

Please register if you plan to attend. You will receive the Zoom link after registration. We recommend downloading the free Zoom software and setting up an account before the session.

All event times are listed in Central Time.