Overview
Key facts
This Higher Education program offered by Syracuse University goes beyond basic development of professional skills in student affairs to include broader policies and understandings of institutions of postsecondary education. Students gain an understanding of higher education systems, professional organizations and associations, faculty culture, campus partnerships, and fostering student learning and development. There is an emphasis on the historical, philosophical, and legal foundations of higher education needed to advocate and support students of all backgrounds and needs. This program aligns with standards from the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education, ACPA College Student Educators International, and NASPA Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education.
Why Higher Education at Syracuse?
- Complete your degree in 2 years of full-time study, or complete your degree part time while continuing to work in the higher education space.
- 90-100% of our graduates are employed in the field soon after, or even before, they complete their degree.
- A commitment to ethnic, racial, educational, and life experience diversity in our student cohorts and faculty, fostering intercultural experiences around college access and success.
- Intensive internship experiences, including academic advising, admissions, multicultural affairs, career services, athletics, disability support services, residential life, and LGBT resource centers. These provides a breadth of experience in offices and institution types where you have not had previous work experience.
- Strong collaborative partnerships with the Division of Enrollment and the Student Experience provides mentorship, internship supervisors, assistantship roles, and volunteer opportunities to learn more about the integral roles they play in supporting and shaping students’ college experiences at Syracuse University.
- Sustained partnerships with student affairs colleagues at nearby institutions, including LeMoyne College, SUNY Environmental Sciences and Forestry, St. Joseph’s School of Nursing, Onondaga Community College, and SUNY Upstate Medical University.
- A student cohort model that fosters close personal and professional relationships, including regular department events, one-on-one mentoring pairs, and student-led retreats.
- Courses are not characterized by lectures: instructor-led or peer-facilitated discussions, activities, and presentations are commonplace. Course assignments combine traditional readings with written and oral responses, research projects, service-learning activities, and group projects and papers.
- Take part in School of Education short-term study abroad programs around the world. Through the Himan Brown Fellowship, School of Education students are also eligible for exclusive funding to support study abroad experiences.
- Opportunities for internships through the Association of College and University Housing Officers – International (ACUHO-I) or the National Orientation Directors Association (NODA).
Programme Structure
Coursework areas may include:
- American Colleges and Universities
- Multicultural Counseling
- Research on the College Student
- Gender and Race in 20th Century Higher Education
- Public Policy and Higher Education
- Principles and Practices of Student Affairs Administration
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Higher Education View 239 other Masters in Higher Education in United StatesWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and a cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0, including a 3.0 or better in undergraduate writing/English courses.
- A record of significant involvement and/or work in student affairs or higher education.
- An ability to write well as demonstrated in the personal statement
- Resume or CV
- Three letters of recommendation. One must be from a faculty member that has had you in class and can speak to your academic work. The other two can be from supervisors, advisors, mentors, etc. The recommendations should speak to qualities such as your ability to work with students/staff/faculty, leadership, dedication, reliability, quality of work, communication skills, ability to balance multiple responsibilities, etc.
- TOEFL scores (international students)
Tuition Fee
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International
35010 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 35010 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
35010 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 35010 USD per year during 12 months. -
In-State
35010 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 35010 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Syracuse
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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