PROGRAM STATEMENT
Graduate professional education is concerned with enhancing a broad spectrum of talents in students. Some of these talents are addressed by structured, in-class activities determined primarily by faculty, while others are addressed by out-of-class activities that often are student-directed. Both types of learning opportunities are incorporated into each student’s Plan of Study.

The program assumes colleagueship between faculty and student throughout the period of graduate study. Each student and faculty member is expected to act professionally and to share responsibilities and duties of professional life. Developing active partnerships is encouraged, though each student ultimately is responsible for learning. Faculty members serve as teachers, advisors, colleagues and mentors to students.

PROGRAM MISSION
The Higher Education and Student Affairs (HESA) Masters preparation program in Student Affairs Administration provides entry level professionals with essential knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes necessary for practice in higher education. Graduate students are prepared to work as student development educators and administrators in higher education. Specifically, students may expect employment in residential programs, campus activities, career planning, judicial programs, counseling, admissions, financial aid, student orientation, special services, and related campus programs.

The HESA doctoral programs in Student and Academic Affairs Administration, Institutional Planning and Research, and Policy Studies in Higher Education provides mid-level professionals with the essential knowledge, skills, values and attitudes necessary for advanced practice in higher education. Specifically, graduates may gain employment at cabinet levels of student affairs and academic administration or as faculty in graduate preparation programs.

PROGRAM UNIQUENESS
• High quality faculty
• Use of technology in research and instruction
• Access to excellent research library
• Access to persons representing many cultures
• High-quality student research

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

APPLICATION AND ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

Master's Application • GPA: 3.0 (last 60 hours of undergraduate study) • Graduate School Application • Official Transcripts (2) • Interview • Writing sample (guidelines provided) • Current Resume • 3 letters of recommendation • Deadline – February 1

Doctorate Application • GPA: 3.3 (previous graduate work) • Graduate School Application • Official Transcripts • Interview • Writing Sample (guidelines provided) • Current Resume • 3 letters of recommendation • 2 years full time work required • Deadline – February 1

CURRICULUM INFORMATION

Program Required Hours: M.A.Ed. - 48 semester credit hours Ph.D. - 96 semester credit hours

 

Master's Curriculum Required Courses: Foundation of Educational Research and Evaluation Student Development in Higher Education Theory & Appraisal of College Student Development Program Intervention for Promoting College Student Development The College Student and the College Environment Higher Education in the United States Higher Education Law Practicum (6 units) Independent Study or Thesis Research Other Courses: Seminar: Research in Student Affairs Internship Counseling Theories Group Counseling College and University Administration Is a thesis required? Either thesis or independent research.

Doctorate Curriculum  Required Courses: Quantitative Research Methods in Education I & II Governance and Policy in Higher Education Theories of Educational Organizations Policy Studies in Education Institutional Effectiveness and Outcomes Assessment in Higher Education Research and Dissertation hours Other Courses: Qualitative Methods in Educational Research Advance Research Design & Methodology College Teaching Higher Education Law Financial Administration in Higher Education College and University Administration Internships Problems in Education Externship in Education

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		6	26	23	9
Doctoral		20	21	22	19
	% 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	15	85	85 (100% of full-time)
Doctoral	70	30	28.5 (95% of full-time)

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

Don G. Creamer, 100%
Joan B. Hirt, 100%
Steven M. Janosik, 100%
Patricia B. Hyer, 5%
Gerard J. Kowalski, 10%
John A. Muffo, 10%
Eric Norman, 10%
Norleen Pomerantz, 10%
Ted Settle, 5%
Edward F. D. Spencer, 10%
Donna Cassell, 5%
Brian E. Warren, 5%
Ben Dixon, 5%
Connie Gores, 5%
Deb Olsen, 5%

Last modified 06/03/2005
Information submitted by: Don Creamer, Lisa McGuire

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