Prepare for a professional career in student affairs and leadership in higher education.

The Master of Arts in Higher Education and Student Affairs (HESA) combines a rigorous academic curriculum which includes practicum experiences in various areas of student life, arranged in collaboration with the USF Division of Student Life.

Program Schedule

Consistent with the School of Education's commitment to serve working adults, the program follows a schedule of alternate weekend classes that convene nine times a semester. Classes are typically held Thursday evenings, Friday evenings and all day Saturday.

Program Cornerstones: An integrated approach to issues of equity and access to higher education. A commitment to social justice emphasized throughout coursework and co-curricular experiences. A practicum component, which places students in diverse learning environments within student affairs and promotes the development of concrete practical skills and reflective learning. An optional, paid internship opportunity which can provide a compensation package offered by the USF Division of Student Life. ... [-]

Master of Education in Higher Education

The Master of Education online program in Higher Education (M.Ed.), offered by the College of Education, provides opportunities for individuals who seek careers in middle management and leadership positions at community colleges and four-year colleges and universities. The two-year program consists of 36 graduate hours and is offered in a prescribed cohort model.

Qualified applicants should preferably have experience working in or have direct access to either a public or private two-year or four-year higher education institution or state or federal educational agency serving higher education. Successful applicants will need direct access to an institution of higher education in order to successfully complete selected course assignments.... [-]

Degree

Master of Science in Education (M.S.Ed.) in Student Affairs Administration (SAA) in Higher Education

SAA Mission

Using a theory to practitioner model, the mission of the Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education master’s degree program is to prepare student affairs professionals with the competencies to work effectively within the complex political, economic, cultural, and social contexts of higher education.

Professional Competencies

The Student Affairs Administration (SAA) graduate program at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse has embraced the ACPA/NASPA Professional Competencies and has aligned the curriculum of the graduate program to ensure basic understanding in the competencies as part of the learning experience of our graduate students.... [-]

Technology is a fundamental part of the way we interact with the world, and our 30-hour MEd in Educational Technology is designed to teach you how to make it an effective, integral part of the learning process.

Through expert instruction and challenging coursework, you’ll develop all the skills necessary for taking on technology leadership roles not only in schools but in corporate and human-services settings as well. With three specialization tracks to choose from, all offered fully online, you can pursue your degree on a schedule that fits your life.

Before you get started, you’ll need A bachelor’s degree The prerequisites required by the education college’s admissions policy Access to a computer, webcam, and high-speed Internet as well as basic computer and word-processing skills Degrees You Can Earn ... [-]

Liberty University’s Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Teaching & Learning – Student Services online program equips students for leadership roles in public and private schools. This program is ideal for those who are passionate about improving the learning experience for students through a wide variety of educational resources. This K-12 non-licensed program is approved by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). It is great for those who cannot complete a practicum in an accredited school. Non-Discrimination Policy

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