Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration, M.A. Program By Saint Louis University |Top Universities
Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

650 USDTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Main Subject Area

International Relations/Studies/AffairsMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

International Relations/Studies/Affairs

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Saint Louis University's Master of Arts in Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration (HESAA) emphasizes the interplay of theory and practice in higher education.
The degree requires the completion of 33 credits of coursework and a comprehensive written examination. SLU students may choose one of two tracks for the M.A. in HESAA:
  • General Track
  • Disability Education Track
Curriculum Overview
The Master of Arts in Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration (HESAA) is a non-thesis program.
The general track prepares individuals for professional, entry-level and middle-management positions in academic, administrative, institutional, public policy and student affairs offices in two- and four-year colleges and universities, multicampus systems, foundations and government agencies. 
The disability education track is designed to prepare individuals for professional management positions in higher education with a focus on disability education, disability services, inclusion and ability ally development, including the areas of academic and student affairs, enrollment management, administration and institutional policy. Students will take two courses in disability education for the Master of Arts degree and can add three courses to earn the Certificate in Disability Administration in Higher Education.

Program overview

Main Subject

International Relations/Studies/Affairs

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Saint Louis University's Master of Arts in Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration (HESAA) emphasizes the interplay of theory and practice in higher education.
The degree requires the completion of 33 credits of coursework and a comprehensive written examination. SLU students may choose one of two tracks for the M.A. in HESAA:
  • General Track
  • Disability Education Track
Curriculum Overview
The Master of Arts in Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration (HESAA) is a non-thesis program.
The general track prepares individuals for professional, entry-level and middle-management positions in academic, administrative, institutional, public policy and student affairs offices in two- and four-year colleges and universities, multicampus systems, foundations and government agencies. 
The disability education track is designed to prepare individuals for professional management positions in higher education with a focus on disability education, disability services, inclusion and ability ally development, including the areas of academic and student affairs, enrollment management, administration and institutional policy. Students will take two courses in disability education for the Master of Arts degree and can add three courses to earn the Certificate in Disability Administration in Higher Education.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

6.5+
80+
3+
Jan
Aug

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

650 USD
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International Students

650 USD
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