Master in Higher Education and Student Affairs

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.

The HESA Program at USF seeks individuals who demonstrate an explicit commitment to social justice in higher education and student affairs. As such, we undergo a holistic admissions process in our approach to reviewing applicants, which includes consideration of prior academic and life experiences.

Careers

Graduates of the Higher Education Student Affairs program are educators who work in university settings.

Student affairs is an exciting field that promotes the growth and development of students in higher education, in and out of the classroom. The work of student affairs practitioners centers on supporting student success, from the point of access to colleges and universities, through their educational journey, and onto achievement of educational and developmental outcomes.

HESA’s program approaches student affairs as a field where ensuring equitable outcomes for all students is a primary objective of our work, a principle that is integrated throughout coursework and co-curricular experiences and better prepares HESA graduates to serve as social justice advocates within higher education settings.

HESA also provides a variety of support services including workshops and mentorship in networking, interviewing and resume writing.

Examples of career options include:

• Student Services Manager.
• Academic Success coach.
• Assistant Director of Student Life.
• Program Manager.
• Admission Assistant.
• Program Coordinator Office of Multicultural Recruitment.