Educational Leadership, Administration, and Foundations

M.S. Degree Program in Student Affairs & Higher Education

MS in Student Affairs   Program Mission and Philosophy

Distinctive Features: Leadership, Diversity, Experience

Statement on Diversity

Program Description:

The 39 hour master’s degree program in student affairs and higher education is designed to provide professional training for entry positions in the student affairs field at university, college, and two-year post-secondary levels. Focus areas of performance include residence halls, student development, management, admissions, financial aid, student activities, student health promotion, career development, non-traditional student populations, and other areas. A corollary purpose is to provide a foundation for advanced work in this field and the closely related fields of counseling, guidance, and higher education. The program is offered on campus and as distance education.

 

SAHE Commitment to Diversity

The faculty and students of the Student Affairs and Higher Education program believe in the value of all voices. Recognizing the contributions of individual and group differences in areas such as ethnicity, race, gender, sexual orientation, social class, culture, and personal experience enhances our professional and educational environment. Explicit recognition and affirmation of diversity in the teaching and learning process promotes our effectiveness as professionals, educators, citizens, and full partners in our local, national, and global societies.

DISTINGUISHED STUDENT WORKER AWARDS - please click here for nomination information.