MS in College Student Services Administration

The College Student Services Administration program offers preparation in the organization, leadership and administration of programs, services, and facilities in postsecondary education, including college union/centers, recreational sports, student government and activities, residence life programs, student housing, financial aid, career services, and general student advising and academic support. The program’s primary mission is to prepare individuals for professional administrative positions in student services departments at two- and four-year colleges and universities. The curriculum emphasizes administrative leadership and management of programs and services. Included in these programs and services are: Residence halls and student housing Enrollment management (admissions, orientation, and financial aid) Career services College unions Student and co-curricular activities Recreational sports International programs Individual and group advising General student affairs/services Other student and academic support programs Available Concentrations College and university characteristics and environments History, development, and current issues in higher education Leadership and management of administrative departments Program oversight in specialized administrative areas such as: Financial aid, student activities, career services, multicultural affairs, recreational sports, and student housing Student development theory and application