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The Gladys W. and David H. Patton College of Education
Patton Hall
100 East Union St.
Athens, OH 45701-2979

Counseling and Higher Education Graduate Programs

Counseling Programs

Master's in Counselor Education

Doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision

Doctoral study in Counselor Education and Supervision at Ohio University is designed to provide advanced preparation for counselors in the areas of counseling, supervision, teaching, research and scholarship, and leadership and advocacy. Graduates of the program serve as counselor education faculty in colleges and universities and counseling leaders in public and private educational, human services, and mental health settings.

Higher Education Programs

Master's in College Student Personnel

The graduate degree program in College Student Personnel (CSP) is a nationally respected, full-time, cohort-based program, taking two academic years to complete. Individuals from across the country come to Ohio University to study in the Master's in College Student Personnel program. Approximately 25 students enroll each year in this cohort-based program. Over the past forty years, our graduates have attained significant leadership positions in colleges, universities, and professional associations.

Master's in Higher Education Hybrid

Ohio University’s Hybrid Master’s in Higher Education program is designed for working professionals in the Southeast Ohio region seeking career advancement and participating in or transitioning into higher education and student affairs administration. Students will engage in face-to-face learning with professors for most courses, while 20–40% of their coursework will be completed online depending on the semester you start. This part-time program can be completed in just 1 year and 8 months, with two courses per semester. Our highly qualified and reputable faculty, who bring extensive experience and expertise in the field, deliver a curriculum that blends theory and practice, preparing you to excel in the dynamic field of higher education.

Master's in Higher Education Online

The Master’s in Higher Education program is 100% designed for individuals who wish to advance their knowledge and skills while working within higher education settings. The program provides participants with a broad knowledge of the history, purposes and contexts of higher education; leadership; organizational dynamics; the learning environment; and research concepts and methods.

Doctorate in Higher Education

Ohio University is the only institution in southeastern Ohio that offers a doctoral program in Higher Education. Its faculty includes internationally recognized scholars who can deliver up-to-date knowledge about Higher Education with the academic rigor that is demanded in Ph.D. studies.