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	x remove Education, Higher Education, M.Ed.
Credits Required	36 for Adult/Higher Ed; 42 for CSAL
Format	Hybrid
Location	Classes for the program are a combination of online and in-seat on both the Allendale and Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids campuses.
Coursework	The higher education program includes foundation courses, emphasis area courses, concentration courses, and elective courses. The AHE emphasis requires a minimum of 36 credits and offers the opportunity to take coursework part time. The CSAL emphasis, requiring a minimum of 42 credits overall which includes 6 credits of practicum/internship experience, offers a cohort experience to students and is designed to be completed in two full-time academic years.
Career Options	The program prepares graduates to work with college students and higher education professionals in areas such as: Academic advising Career services Housing and residential life Admissions Financial aid Multicultural affairs
Application Deadline	Deadline for fall semester is July 15; winter deadline is November 15; spring/summer deadline is March 15. International prospective students must apply by May 1. International students must apply to the full-time (CSAL) track for fall admission.
Skills Employers Want	Graduates will: Understand student development theory. Understand how higher education institutions are structured. Be able to make well-informed decisions in a variety of higher education settings.