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Master of Arts in Student Affairs Administration (HALE) Program Code: 2246


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Program Structure and Requirement:

Students set their program plan in conjunction with their faculty advisor toward the end of their first year. This is a 40 credit program that requires 2 practica (internships). Full time students usually complete the degree in two years and most take at least one summer course.
  • Department Core Courses (6 credit hours):
EAD 805 Administration in Higher Education
EAD 889 Research Assessment in Student Affairs
  • Major Courses (19 credit hours):
EAD 870 Foundations of Postsecondary Education
EAD 871 Collegiate Contexts for Teaching and Learning
EAD 873 The College Student Experience
EAD 874 Student Affairs in Collegiate Settings I
EAD 875 Student Affairs in Collegiate Settings II
EAD 893 Professional Development Seminar in Student Affairs (1 credit per semester, 4 credits required in program)
  • Support Courses (6-9 credit hours):
EAD 801 Leadership and Organizational Development
EAD 802 Building a Learning Organization
EAD 860 Concept of a Learning Society
EAD 861 Adult Learning
EAD 863 Training and Professional Development
EAD 864 Adult Career Development
EAD 866 Teaching in Postsecondary Education
EAD 872 Legal Issues in Higher Education
EAD 877 Program Planning and Evaluation
EAD 876 Budgeting and Finance in Higher Education
EAD 890 Independent Study
  • Supplemental Courses (6-9 credit hours):

    Selected in consultation with the faculty advisor, these courses should be used to build skills in areas such as academic advisement, training and development, communications and counseling, etc. They can be taken from departments throughout the university. Doctoral courses in EAD are also acceptable and encouraged.

  • Certifying Examination:

    The student must successfully complete a certifying examination near the end of the program. The written comprehensive must be completed during a semester in which the student is enrolled (for specific requirements, refer to the Academic Programs catalog available from the Office of the Registrar)

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