Masters Degrees in Office Administration, USA

The major in Administration and Supervision includes a specialization in higher education, which is designed for graduate students from junior or community colleges and/or four-year institutions who are interested in pursuing study in the area of higher education. Faculty members in the Womack Educational Leadership Department work with students who choose to specialize in higher education to assure that they complete requirements including a foundations core, a specialized core, and elective hours in order to develop a specialized professional knowledge base and skills in the student’s chosen area. Upon enrollment in the Higher Education program, students will select either the research path or practicum path.

Career

Graduates from the Administration and Supervision program with the higher education specialization may be employed in a variety of positions at universities and community colleges. Examples include, but are not limited to:

Academic advisors
Admissions office representatives
Recruiters
Scheduling center officials
Student affairs administrators

MTSU graduates are employed in universities, community colleges, and technology centers in Tennessee and other states; examples include:

Columbia State Community College
Middle Tennessee State University
Motlow State Community College
Tennessee Technology Centers
University of Memphis
University of Mississippi
University of Southern Mississippi

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The Department of Educational Leadership offers the Master of Education in Administration and Supervision with specializations in K-12 Public School (licensure program and non-licensure program), Higher Education, and a concentration in Library Science. Graduate study in the Administration and Supervision K-12 Public School program prepares candidates for administrative/supervisory roles. The Higher Education specialization is for students interested in pursuing study in the area of higher education.

The Library Science concentration was developed to produce enlightened PreK-12 library information specialists that will possess the competencies outlined by the State of Tennessee and defined in Information Power (1998). The themes of collaboration, leadership, and technology are reflected in every aspect of this program. The coursework is comprised of curriculum development and research skills--both of which are essential to the library information specialist role. Graduates of this program will be evaluated by performance-based assessment ensuring that they will be ready to take their place in the teaching corps of the school.

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