Western Carolina University - M.A.Ed. Degree Program in Community College Administration

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Admission to the M.A.Ed. Program in Community College Administration

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The mission of the program is to help graduates prepare for the daily activities in the dynamic atmosphere of community college leadership. The program is designed for individuals interested in becoming deans, department chairs, program directors, curriculum specialists, and program evaluators, or those who plan to seek a doctoral degree and senior-level administrative positions. Program graduates will recognize the importance of being a leader, a decision-maker, and an information provider in the exciting realm of the community college.

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M.A.Ed. Degree Program in Community College Administration

WCU’s Master of Arts in Education (M.A.Ed.) Program with a concentration in Community College Administration will prepare you for mid-to-upper-level administrative positions at the community college.

If you’re interested in moving into a leadership position at a community college, this is the program for you—convenient, student-centered, and focused on developing future leaders for the community college.

Program Delivery

WCU is committed to delivering graduate courses in an adult-friendly manner; the needs of working adult learners are considered for all programming decisions. Courses are currently offered in a variety of formats, including: face-to-face classes in Cullowhee and Asheville, Interactive Television sites located at community colleges, asynchronous Internet-based courses, and hybrid courses using a combination of formats.

The entire program can be completed without traveling to our campuses in Cullowhee or Asheville. Through the use of an Interactive Television system (ITV), WCU has delivered the program to a number of community colleges throughout western and central North Carolina. Many ITV courses follow a convenient weekend-intensive format, which benefits working adults. These courses meet over the ITV system approximately one weekend per month (five weekends each semester). This includes Friday night and Saturday morning classes.

Curriculum

The program leading to the M.A.Ed. in Community College Administration requires a minimum of 33 semester hours of graduate study. Read the requirements (catalog listing) and download a typical program of study (Word).

All students must pass a comprehensive examination prior to graduation. The comprehensive exam will cover the mission, philosophy, and comprehensive curriculum of the community college as well as other topics related to the community college.

Admission

The admission process begins with an application to the WCU Graduate School. Read more about the admissions process and requirements.

Advisement

Once admitted to the program, students will be assigned an adviser who will assist in planning a program of study. Students should not register for any courses without consultation with their adviser.

Contact Information

The faculty contact for the program is Dr. Mitchell R. Williams. He can be reached at 828-227-2295 or mwilliams@wcu.edu.