The MA in Higher Education is a research-stream program that focuses on higher education as a field of study. It best serves students seeking the knowledge and research skills needed to pursue administrative and policy careers related to higher education. The MA program also prepares students to pursue doctoral studies in higher education and related fields.
This program is delivered in person, which means that while the program may offer some courses online, a student will take less than one-third of their courses online.
The MA is available through both full-time and part-time studies. The department welcomes applicants with diverse but relevant backgrounds.
Master of Arts
Minimum Admission Requirements
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Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Department of Leadership, Higher and Adult Education's additional admission requirements stated below.
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An appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized university with a grade equivalent to a University of Toronto mid-B or better in the final year.
Completion Requirements
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Coursework. Students must successfully complete a total of 4.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:
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LHA3803H Doctoral Seminar: Recurring Issues in Postsecondary Education, to be taken at the beginning of the program.
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0.5 FCE in research methods approved by the faculty advisor.
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3.0 other FCEs, of which 1.5 FCEs must be from the Higher Education program.
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Thesis.
Program Length: 6 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: FWS-FWS); 10 sessions part-time
Time Limit: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time