High Point University Graduate School Programs

Department

highpoint.edu/graduate

Graduate Programs

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Faculty members committed to

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Programs designed for the working professional Experiential learning opportunities

MBA

PROGRAM OVERVIEW The High Point University Global MBA Program is designed to develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to compete effectively in a global business landscape. The MBA experience affords close bonds with leading faculty in world-class facilities.

Tracks in Global Leadership and Sales Leadership provide niche opportunities for personal and professional growth, customized curriculum, and highly marketable skills.

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on applied knowledge, allowing students to use what they learn in their job right away

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convenient evening class schedule for working professionals

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program that satisfies students with a diverse work experience background

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to completion in 12 months or spread out over a longer period to fit into a busy schedule

Strategic Communication

PROGRAM OVERVIEW The master’s degree in Strategic Communication at High Point University provides students the foundation to create, implement and evaluate communication campaigns, programs and training seminars.

Tracks in Health Communication, Public Relations, and Political Communication offer exciting opportunities for students to focus on topics that meet their career goals.

Students graduate with mastery level knowledge in three areas: the theories that explain why and how messages work; the technical and production skills to create campaign materials; and the research skills to evaluate the success of the campaign.

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of Communication building with on-site news studio, state-of-theart technology, and interactive media

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placement in a wide variety of fields across the country

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students will develop the skills to create and execute a dynamic campaign from start to finish

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project to add to a professional portfolio

Education

Masters Level Our masters level programs in education build on the most current body of knowledge of best practice and practical expertise.

Programs in both M.Ed and MAT allow students from a wide variety of backgrounds to find the educational opportunities that will make them a success.

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in Educational Leadership

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in Elementary Education

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in Secondary Education

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in Special Education

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in Elementary Education (K–6)

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in Secondary Mathematics (9–12)

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and practical content for educators

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experience

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technology in both classroom instruction and field

are conveniently offered for the working educator and provide networking opportunities above and beyond the classroom

Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership The doctoral degree program in Educational Leadership is a practitioner-based, professional experience that focuses on the practices transformational leaders need to create educational systems that are grounded in research, are culturally responsive, strategic, and which ultimately improve student learning.

The 60-hour program of study reflects the visionary thinking needed for leadership in today’s 21st century educational organizations. It emphasizes effective leadership including strategic planning, using data to make instructional improvements, building a culture of trust and understanding how theory guides the educational leader to solve problems of practice.

Graduate courses will be delivered using an Executive Cohort model which is designed to accommodate the working professional, emphasizing problem-based learning, action research and field-based projects using authentic school district data and artifacts.

Boston

785

miles

New York City

555

Pittsburgh

420

miles

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Washington, D.C.

325

miles

Asheville

160

miles Myrtle Beach

Charlotte

80

miles

195

miles

Atlanta

320

miles

Orlando

595

miles

Department

For more information on requirements and pre-requisite coursework, please contact the Office of Graduate Admissions. highpoint.edu/graduate gradadmit@highpoint.edu 336.841.9198

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