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    Higher Education EdM

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    Buffalo, USMEdIn-person2 years
    $18,645.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    42
    Credits
    $50.00
    App fee

    Higher Education EdM at University at Buffalo is a 42-credit, 2-year, in-person MEd program based in Buffalo, US. Tuition is $18,645.

    About the program

    The program prepares students for careers in college student affairs administration, focusing on skills to meet learning and development needs of students at two- and four-year institutions. It covers higher education organization, governance, financing, student development, cultural diversity, and student affairs administration, with a capstone seminar.

    Focus: coursework
    25 (US News Best Online Graduate Education Programs)
    Part-time option

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    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    Not eligible (online program)

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Higher Education EdM at University at Buffalo cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Higher Education EdM at University at Buffalo is $18,645 across 42 required credits.
    Is Higher Education EdM at University at Buffalo online or in-person?
    Higher Education EdM at University at Buffalo is offered in-person.
    How long does Higher Education EdM at University at Buffalo take to complete?
    Higher Education EdM at University at Buffalo is structured around 2 years and 42 credits.
    What GPA is required for Higher Education EdM at University at Buffalo?
    Per the program's published guidance: B-grade (GPA of 3.0) or higher
    What work-permit options follow Higher Education EdM at University at Buffalo?
    Post-completion work rights for Higher Education EdM at University at Buffalo: Not eligible (online program)