30 credits
This graduate program is designed for those interested in student affairs administration in colleges, universities, and community colleges. The program prepares student affairs educators to work in college and university academic and student support services such as academic advising and support, admissions, career centers, disability services, financial aid, first-year experience, Greek life, health services, housing and residence life, international student programs, judicial affairs, multicultural centers, ombudsperson, orientation, recreation services, registration, religious affairs, service learning, student activities and programs, student life, student voluntary services, and student unions. This program is jointly sponsored by the Department of Educational Studies and the Division of Student Affairs.
Admission requirements
Applicants must meet admission requirements of the Graduate School. In addition to being accepted by the Graduate School for regular admission, applicants must submit an application for the graduate program in Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education that includes responding to two essay questions, submitting a resume, and providing contact information for three references. Completed applications are recommended by February 1. Applicants must interview for the graduate program. The majority of interviews are conducted at Interview Day, generally scheduled in late February. Admission offers are made after these interviews.
Degree requirements
One course from
| EDCC 640 | Community College | 3 |
| EDHI 610 | Issues in Higher Education | 3 |
| EDHI 613 | Admini and Fin in Higher Ed | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Research requirements, 3-6 credits from
Electives
Total Credit Hours: 30