M.Ed. in Higher Education Leadership
The master’s degree in Higher Education Leadership is designed to prepare students for a broad array of entry-level and mid-management positions in higher education. Graduates will be prepared to work closely with students in their growth and development in a variety of settings. Graduates will learn the tools to manage existing programs and to develop new programs in response to changing environments.
Students will:
- Work with an advisor to tailor a degree program that reflects their academic interests and career aspirations
- Select from an array of classes in the college to help prepare for a career in higher education
- Participate in an annual progress conversation with faculty to assure that objectives are being met
For more information, email christine.hall@tcu.edu.
TCU Admitted Student Visiting Days Checklist
More information will be posted soon about TCU Admitted Student Visiting Days scheduled for February 16-18 2025.
The M.Ed. in Higher Education Leadership Admitted Student Visiting Days blends opportunities to learn more about Texas Christian University and the Higher Education program. Along with the completion of your graduate assistantship interviews, you will participate in various experiences to engage and discuss experiences at TCU.
Each candidate will receive a personalized schedule a few days prior to the conference. Each schedule will include time slots for assistantship interviews.
Optional activities will be available to all candidates each day of the experience. These activities will be organized and led by current graduate students. The purpose of the optional activities is to allow candidates to have an informal introduction to the campus, the Division of Student Affairs, and get acquainted with current in Higher Education Leadership students.
Hotel arrangements will be coordinated and hotel costs covered for out-of-town graduate assistant candidates. The TCU Admitted Student Visiting Days program will officially begin the afternoon of Sunday, February 25.
Visiting Days Highlights
Day 1
- Info Session/What to Expect
- Kick-Off Event
- Dinner/Welcome Social
Day 2
- Breakfast
- Graduate Assistant Interviews
- Campus Tour
- Financial Aid, Health Insurance, and Housing
- Lunch
- Assistantship Office Tour
- What to Do at TCU and in Fort Worth
- What to Expect as a Graduate Assistant
- Day 1 Recap
- Dinner & Social
Day 3
- Graduate Assistant Interviews
- Coffee with the Grads
- Assistantship Final Preference & Clothing
- Optional Course Attendance
- Foundations (15 credits)
- Focused coursework (12 credits)
- Electives (6 credits)
- Internship (3 credits)
Fall 2025 Cohort
August 1, 2024: Application opens for Fall 2025.
The Graduate Assistantship Program provides master and doctoral students with a theory
to practice experience complementing the Higher Education Leadership curriculum.
Graduate Assistantships
- (2) Housing and Residence Life Graduate Hall Directors
- (3) Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) Graduate Assistants & FSL Graduate Hall Directors (split positions)
- Campus Advocacy, Resources, and Education (CARE)
- Campus Recreation and Wellness: Wellness Promotion
- Leadership and Experiential Learning
- Student Activities
- Student Activities & FSL Graduate Hall Director (split position)
- Student Identity and Engagement & FSL Graduate Hall Director (split position)
- Student Life Analytics & FSL Graduate Hall Director (split position)
TCU enhances the Graduate Assistant’s practical experiences through collaboration with other offices, which foster skill sets in many functional areas. Graduate Assistants are encouraged to participate in departmental, divisional and University committees, and are provided with many development opportunities fostering growth and learning. In the program, students can expect:
- Opportunities for student development and creation of programs specifically meeting student needs.
- To have the ability to work with University practitioners, specifically trained in functional areas to provide student support and services.
- Supervisors to spend time getting to know Graduate Assistants, their needs and develop development plans to meet those needs.
G.A.T.E. was created by members of student affairs to provide continuous development and guidance for our Graduate Assistants in partnership with the academic program. G.A.T.E. focuses on a few important aspects of development, including developing your network in professional organizations, preparing for internship and job searches and acclimating to the DFW area. G.A.T.E. will provide some of your first experiences at TCU, and prepare you well for your career prior to graduation. Learn more about the G.A.T.E. program.
“The G.A.T.E. program has guided me through my semester and prepare me for my internship.
From creating events to help GAs get to know each other (even during a pandemic),
to helping me create connections around campus, to preparing me for the internship
application process, G.A.T.E has ensured that I am always a step ahead. I appreciate
this program for easing the internship process and making my semester more worry-free.”
– Mariana Gonzalez-Berrocal
“Through resume reviews, mentorships, mock interviews, and field trips to learn about
Student Affairs operations at other institutions, GATE has helped me explore and expand
my understanding of what it means to be a future Higher Education professional and
has prepared me to take the next steps towards that goal.” – Warren Martin
Program Advisors
