PROGRAM STATEMENT
The Masters in Education Degree in Student Affairs Administration at Texas State University-San Marcos provides a comprehensive, cohort based, application oriented program strongly grounded in developmental and learning theory, celebrates diversity in faculty and student background, experience and culture, and offers practical exposure to the large array of careers in Student Affairs.  The innovative curriculum is shaped by student and practitioner participation and responsive to research and new approaches in the field of Student Affairs.  The nationally-recognized faculty actively participate in major professional associations and are committed to advancing student learning and professional and personal development. The faculty challenge each program student academically, fostering a climate of high expectations buttressed by personal and professional caring and support.

Throughout the program, students are encouraged to apply for graduate assistantships in, and not limited to, one of the following departments: Admissions, Career Services, Alcohol Drug & Resource Center, Greek Affairs, Mentoring, Multicultural Student Affairs, Campus Recreation, Housing and Residential Life, LBJ Student Center, and the Vice President for Student Affairs.

PROGRAM MISSION
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PROGRAM UNIQUENESS

·         Faculty prepare graduate students to address the challenges and developmental changes of future generations. 

·         Departmental support, networking, and professional development opportunities collectively create an environmental learning structure students will rarely find at any other institution.

·         Faculty hold prestigious positions at Texas including Vice Presidents, Assistant VP’s, Directors and Department chairs

·         After graduation, 100% of the 2008 Student Affairs Master’s cohort accepted jobs in the Student Affairs profession at various institutions including: Louisiana State University, Texas Christian University, Trinity University, University of Miami, University of Texas, and Texas State University. 

NATIONAL STANDARDS
Meets ACPA Professional Preparation Commission Standards: YES
Meets CAS Standards: YES
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APPLICATION AND ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

Master's Application GPA: 3.0 in last 60 hours of undergraduate work GRE: GRE 900 (combined verbal and quantitative) 3 letters of recommendation Deadline - February 15th.  Applications may be accepted after this date for special circumstances only.

CURRICULUM INFORMATION

Program Required Hours: Master's - 46 credit hours

 

Master's Curriculum Foundations (12 hours) Organization, Administration, & Functions of Student Affairs College Student Development: Theory and Practice Research Methods Foundations of Higher Education Administration Professional Studies (21 hours) Basic Techniques in Counseling Working with Adult Groups Governance and Legal Issues in Higher Education The American College Student Program Development and Evaluation Higher Education & Organizational Development Leadership and Management in Student Affairs Theory to Practice (6 hours) Each internships includes 150 clock hours in a Texas State Student Affairs or Academic Affairs department or at nearby colleges or universities. Student Affairs Internship I Student Affairs Internship II  Electives (6 hours)  Selected from a variety of courses in the departments of Educational Administration and Psychological Services, Sociology, Political Science, and Communication Studies Is a thesis required? No.

STUDENT DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION - Students in student affairs or higher education administration programs  (2003-2004):

	Total Number	# of Males	# of Females	# of Whites	# of Persons of Color
Master's	28	9	19	19	9
	% of part-time students	% of full-time students	% of students enrolled in the program who also hold some form of financial assistance (graduate assistantship, fellowship, tuition waiver, scholarship)
Master's	50	50	50

PROGRAM FACULTY - Faculty members with areas of specialization and percentage of time devoted to the program.

Dr. Jacqueline Cooper, Assistant Professor, Student Affairs Program Advisor; Career Counseling, Organization, Administration, & Functions of Student Affairs, Working with Adult Groups, Leadership and Management in Student Affairs,Student Affairs Internship courses; 100% 

Dr. Joanne H. Smith, Vice President for Student Affairs; Program Development and Evaluation; 50%

Dr. Stan Carpenter, Chair of Educational Administration and Psychological Services Department; Foundations of Higher Education Administration, College Student Development: Theory and Practice; 100%

Dr. Van Wyatt, Vice President for Information Technology; Basic Techniques in Counseling; 25%

Mr. Bill Fly, J.D., University Attorney; Governance and Legal Issues in Higher Education 25%

Dr. Gregory Snodgrass, Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs/Director of the Counseling Center; Higher Education & Organizational Development; 25% 

Dr. Rosanne Proite, Director of Housing and Residential Life; The American College Student; 25%

                                                                                    Last Modified 09/24/08

Information submitted by: Sheila Bustillos Reynolds

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