Master of Arts (M.A.) in Higher Education

Master of Arts (M.A.) in Higher Education

At a Glance

How many courses?


Most students take 11 courses (30 credits total). 

How long will it take?


Full-time students typically finish in two years.
Part-time students take three to four years to complete the degree.

When can I start?


The program begins in the fall semester.

Curriculum

Depending on your interests and career goals, you can create a customized graduate degree by choosing from four distinct concentrations: Administration; Student Affairs; International Perspectives; and Spirituality, Faith, and Formation.

Requirements


  • Courses: 10 
  • Credits: 30 
  • Comprehensive Exam

Faculty

#15

Ranked Graduate School in Higher Education Administration

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT

Careers

Roles

  • College President
  • Resident Director
  • Education Attorney
  • Communications Coordinator
  • Admission Counselor
  • Career Consultant
  • Policy Analyst
  • International Services Specialist
  • Study Abroad Advisor
  • Director of Enrollment Marketing

Organizations

  • Merrimack College
  • The Legal Aid Society
  • Princeton University
  • Fordham University
  • University of Connecticut
  • Kyung Hee University
  • MCPHS University
  • Brown University
  • University of Miami
  • Elms College

Financial Aid

Education should level the playing field. We feel the same way about financial aid.

The Lynch School of Education and Human Development provides more than $8.4 million in financial aid to students each year. As a result, the quality of BC’s instruction, the benefit of our alumni network, and the impact a BC degree will have on your employment options is both affordable and invaluable. 

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A non-refundable application fee of $75 is required; however, this fee is waived for select applicants.

Résumé

To be uploaded to your online Application Form.

In addition to your academic history and relevant work experience, please include any licenses currently held, any social justice-related experience, any language skills other than English, and any research experience or publications.

Personal Statement

To be uploaded to your online Application Form.

In 1,000-1,500 words, describe your academic and professional goals, any experience relevant to this program, and your future plans, expectations, and aspirations.

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Letters of Recommendation

Identification of recommenders/instructions to recommenders are outlined in the online Application Form.

Two letters of recommendation are required with at least one required from an academic source. Applicants may submit one additional recommendation of their choice. 

Transcripts

Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in lieu of official transcripts for the application review process. In the event that one is admitted into a program and enrolls, our office will need official transcripts prior to course registration. To expedite application processing times, our office encourages you to send unofficial transcripts electronically to our email address at GSOE@BC.EDU. Please note that unofficial transcripts must include all of the following items:

  • Course titles and grades for each course
  • Year and entry term for each of the courses listed
  • Translated into English by certified translation agent (if not already in English)
    • Original and translated transcripts must be provided

If you are able to secure official transcripts, please note the following:

  • An official postsecondary transcript must be printed on official institutional paper and include at least one of the following: an institutional watermark, the registrar’s signature, or the registrar's seal.
  • Copies and unofficial transcripts sent directly from applicants are not acceptable, the transcript must come directly from the institution.
  • If you are a current student and have not completed your undergraduate and/or graduate degree, the most updated version of your transcript is acceptable.

Official electronic transcripts are accepted when sent directly to gsoe@bc.edu from the institution. When requesting electronic transcripts, you must manually type in gsoe@bc.edu to ensure it is received by our office. 

Mailed transcript(s) should be sent to the following address:

Lynch Office of Graduate Admissions, Boston College
Campion Hall 135
140 Commonwealth Avenue
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

Standardized Tests

Submitting GRE test scores is optional and not required for 2022 entry term(s). If you wish to send GRE scores, the Lynch School GRE code is 3218.

Writing Sample

Not required.

International Students

International applicants are encouraged to apply to the Lynch School of Education and Human Development.

Requirements for International Students

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Contact

  gsoe@bc.edu
  617-552-4214