UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - LA CROSSE MASTER'S PROGRAM

GENERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION

Program name: Student Affairs Administration (SAA) in Higher Education
College: Liberal Studies
Department: Psychology

Degrees and Emphases:
M.S. - Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education

Tuition and Fees:
http://www.uwlax.edu/cashiers/

Contact Person:
Jodie Rindt, Ph.D.
SAA Program Director
312 Graff Main Hall
La Crosse, WI 54601
Phone: (608) 785-6450
email: rindt.jodi@uwlax.edu
OR
Kristin Van Vleet (for info or campus tour)
SAA Graduate Assistant

Email: vanvleet.kris@students.uwlax.edu

Web Page (URL) address: http://www.uwlax.edu/saa

Degree first offered: 1968 (master's)

Typical number of students admitted each year: 15 (On-Campus), 15-20 (Online)

PROGRAM STATEMENT

The Student Affairs Administration Program at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse offers both a traditional On-Campus and innovative Online option for individuals interested in student affairs careers in higher education settings. The On-Campus program is a two-year cohort program for 38-40 credits with a thesis or comprehensive exam option. The Online program is a two or three-year cohort program for 39 credits that requires the completion of an Applied Project.

PROGRAM MISSION

The purpose of the UW-La Crosse SAA program is to provide students with a thorough foundation in the knowledge and practices of student affairs in higher education. Our graduates are expected to be competent in the following areas: Applied Research, Critical Analysis & Problem Solving, Effective Communication, Ethics and Professional Responsibility, Global Connection & Human Diversity, Higher Education Knowledge, and Student Characteristics and Effects of College on Students. These seven competencies serve as the basis for SAA planning and assessment.

PROGRAM UNIQUENESS

The master's degree program in Student Affairs Administration (SAA) in Higher Education at UW-La Crosse provides a single focus on educating and training professionals for student affairs positions in higher education settings. The Program, which meets Council for the Advancement of Standards (CAS) requirements, is based on student development theory complemented by actual experience. Admission to the program is competitive and enrollment is limited to 15 students per year for the On-Campus program and 15-20 students per year for the Online program.

NATIONAL STANDARDS
Meets ACPA Professional Preparation Commission Standards: YES
Meets CAS Standards:
Other/Comments:

APPLICATION AND ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

GPA: minimum 2.85
Graduate Studies Application (must send all transcripts)
SAA On-Campus or Online Application
2 letters of recommendation
The names & contact info for two additional references
Writing sample
Resume
note: all application materials are completed electronically (see website for instructions)

CURRICULUM INFORMATION

Program Required Hours:

Program Curriculum:

*Student Development Theory I (3)
*History of Higher Education (3)
*Applied Research (3)
*Interpersonal Leadership (3)
*Student Development Theory II (3)
*Diversity in Higher Education (3)
*Organizational Theory & Behavior (3)
*Administration in Higher Education (3)
*Legal Issues in Higher Education (3)
*Capstone (3)
*Internship (3-6)
**Thesis (4) or Special Topics (2 - for those taking comps)
*Applied Project (6)
SAA Course Electives
Practicum (1-2)
Independent Study in SAA (1-2)

Is a thesis required? No, On-Campus students can do comps and Online students complete an Applied Project

STUDENT DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION - Students in student affairs or higher education administration programs (2005-2006):

	Total Number	# of Males	# of Females	# of Whites	# of Persons of Color
Total	69	20	49	tbd	tbd
	% 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)
Total	2	67	tbd

PROGRAM FACULTY

Dr. Sue Saunders, Ph.D. Program coordinator for the master’s program 100%

Name	Title	Number of Courses Taught	Interests
Chris Bakkum, Ph.D	Registrar
Jon Hageseth, Ph.D	Director of Counseling and Testing Center
Jeannie Hanley, Ed. D.	Senior Counselor at Counselor and Testing Center
Robert Hentzel, Ph.D.	Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance
Paula Knudson, Ph.D.	Assistant Chancellor and Dean of Students
Mick Miyamoto, Ph.D.	Assistant Dean of Students
Nick Nicklaus, Ph.D.	Director of Residence Life
Jodie Rindt, Ph.D.	SAA Program Director
Larry Ringgenberg, Ph.D.	Director of University Centers
Barbara Stweard, M.S.	Associate Dean of Campus Climate and Diversity
Mary Beth Vahala, Ph.D.	Associate Director of University Centers

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