Curry School of Education

Program Overview

The Center for the Study of Higher Education administers the Higher Education program at the Curry School of Education.  Established in 1969, the Center is an instructional, research, and service unit of the Curry School.

The instructional program provides college, university, and adult education leaders with the opportunity to explore established and emerging practices and policies in higher education, to analyze current issues and programs, and to think critically about institutional priorities and commitments.

The center also coordinates the master of education program in Student Affairs Practice in Higher Education (SAPHE), which also includes a strand in higher education administration. This program prepares students for a variety of professional positions within student affairs. Each year the entering cohort includes 12 to 18 full-time and part-time students.

By exploring our website, you may learn more about our faculty, our degree programs, and our current projects. We have tried to provide a full picture of who we are and to give complete information on the program offerings and requirements. Nevertheless, you may have additional questions or concerns. Contact Brian Pusser at bp6n@virginia.edu (434-924-7731) for doctoral program questions and Christian Steinmetz at cls5p@virginia.edu (434-924-3180) for ones regarding the master's program.

Handbooks
Higher Education Doctoral Handbook
Higher Education Masters Handbook

Higher Ed Happenings

The official newsletter of the Center for the Study of Higher Education

Archived issues of The Quarterly.