Undergraduate

Online Minor in Higher Education

Learn about and explore career opportunities in Higher Education and Student Affairs.

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About this Program

What variables shape the "college student experience"?

  • Is it on-campus social movements? Laws? Technology and curriculum? Residence Life? Campus recreation? Institutional fundraising?

The answer is all of the above, and more!

  • A minor in Higher Education exposes students to professions and advanced areas of study within the field of Higher Education and Student Affairs.

This 15-hour minor is offered completely online.

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    Program Information

    Program Type

    Minor

    Area of Study

    Education

    Duration

    Less than one year

    Degree

    N/A

    Program Location

    Online

    Emphases

    N/A

    Required Credit Hours

    15

    Academic Requirements and Application

    Find the academic requirements for Online Minor in Higher Education.

    • EDHE 350 Introduction to Student Development & Student Services (3) Offered each Spring
    • EDHE 351 Organization & Policy (3) Offered each Fall
    • EDHE 352 Introduction to Higher Education (3) Offered each Spring
    • EDHE 333 Special Topics in Higher Education (Variable Elective) (3) Offered each Fall and Spring

    Students must also elect 3 additional hours of approved education courses at the 300 level or higher, which relate to Higher Education and/or Student Affairs.

    • No more than 3 hours of individual or independent study count towards the minor.

    Additional electives may be considered with departmental approval.

    Phillis L George

    Have questions about the Minor in Higher Education?

    The Minor in Higher Education is a great way to get a foundational understanding of the world of Higher Education. If you have any questions about the minor, don't hestitate to get in touch!

    Phillis L George

    Department Chair and Associate Professor of Higher Education

    What can I do with a degree in Higher Education?

    • Vice President, Talladega College
    • Wellness Coordinator, University of Minnesota Law
    • Associate Director, Ole Miss Student Union
    • Director of Player Engagement, Ole Miss Women's Basketball
    • Assistant Director of Visitor Experience, University of North Texas
    • Professor of Strategic Communications, Oklahoma State University
    • Professor of Physical Therapy, University of Mississippi Medical Center

    Next Steps

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    We have a variety of scholarships and financial aid options to help make college more affordable for you and your family.

    Apply to the University of Mississippi

    Are you ready to take the next step toward building your legacy?