Higher Education and Student Affairs (EDUCST-MA, HEA)

Specialization leading to Master of Arts in Educational Studies

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Required Foundation Courses (6 credit hours)

• ESHESA 7500 Introduction to the Profession of Student Affairs (3)
• ESHESA 7540 Higher Education Institutions and Core Academic Issues (3)

Required Equity, Diversity, and Global Engagement Course (3 credit hours)

• ESHESA 7520 Diversity in Higher Education (3)

Required Research Courses (Case Study: choose one – 3 hours / Thesis: choose two – 6 hours)

• ESHESA 7256 Designing Qualitative Research in HESA Contexts (3)
• ESQREM 6621 Introduction to Educational Evaluation (3)
• ESQREM 6625 Introduction to Educational Research (3)
• ESQREM 6641 Introduction to Educational Statistics (3)
• ESQREM 7631 Applied Evaluation Design (3)
• ESQREM 8895 Quantitative Research, Evaluation, and Measurement (3)
• ESQUAL 7230 Qualitative Research for Educators (3)

Required Specialization Courses (15 credit hours)

• ESHESA 7510 College Student Development (3)
• ESHESA 7512 Interaction of Students and Environments (3)
• ESHESA 7513 Understanding Educational Organizations (3)
• ESHESA 7576 Assessment in Higher Education (3)
• ESHESA 7897 Special Topics in Higher Education and Student Affairs (3)

Supporting Courses (choose 2, 6 credit hours)

• ESHESA 7518 Leadership and Group Facilitation in Higher Education (3)
• ESHESA 7530 Practicum in Higher Education and Student Affairs (4)
• ESHESA 7550 Gender in Higher Education (3)
• ESHESA 7554 Admission and Retention of College Students (3)
• ESHESA 7562 Broad Access Institutions and Community Colleges (3)
• ESHESA 7566 Strategy and University Leadership (3)
• ESHESA 7570 Internationalizing Colleges and Universities (3)
• ESHESA 7574 Curriculum in Higher Education (3)
• ESHESA 7850 Critical Race Theory in Higher Education (3)
• ESHESA 8552 Impact of College on Students (3)
• ESHESA 8560 Legal Aspects of Higher Education Administration (3)
• ESPHE 7572 History of Colleges and Universities (3)
• ESCE 6736 Lifespan Career Development and Counseling (2)
• ESEPSY 7404 College Teaching (3)
• PUBAFRS 7503 Higher Education Policy for Public Leaders (3)

Case Study (Non-thesis) Exam Option Preparation (minimum 3 credit hours)

*Students must register for ESHESA 7545 the semester they complete the case study.

• ESHESA 7545 Case Studies in Higher Education Administration (*Required only for Comprehensive Exam and Case Study Option students) (3)

Thesis Option Preparation (minimum 3 credit hours)

*Consult with faculty advisor

• ESHESA 7999 Thesis Research: Higher Education and Student Affairs (3)

Other Requirements

• 6-year time limit met
• Registered for minimum of 3 hours semester graduating
• Fees Paid
• Missing Grades or Incompletes
• Second Reader

Minimum credit hours required for graduation

Non-thesis minimum of 36 credit hours; Thesis minimum of 39 hours