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Overview
Students take courses in a cohort-based model, which contributes to a strong learning community. Students hold graduate assistantship positions across campus and internships at institutions in the Central Texas region and beyond, allowing for the development of valuable experiences and skills and an opportunity to bridge classroom learning and professional practice.
Program Mission
The purpose of the Student Affairs in Higher Education program from Texas State University is to develop well-prepared student affairs practitioners who are able to:
provide leadership and facilitate student development in a variety of professional roles
- work effectively with faculty, students, administrators, and other members of the academic community
- apply theory, research, and assessment and evaluation models to student affairs issues, problems, and programs
Students participate in a dynamic and multi-modal learning setting in which critical thinking, scholarship, intentional practice, introspection, and ethical practice are valued. Classroom learning is complemented by three substantial practical experiences (one graduate assistantship and two internships).
Programme Structure
Courses include:Governance and Legal Issues in Higher Education
Assessment, Strategic Planning, and Evaluation in Student Affairs
Basic Helping Skills
Student Affairs Capstone: The Application of Principles and Theories to Case Studies
Multicultural Practice and Social Justice in Student Affairs
Leadership in Student Affairs.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 52
TOEFL® IBT 78
Credits
42 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Education Adult Education View 157 other Masters in Adult Education in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 52
TOEFL® IBT 78
Other requirements
General requirements
- baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited university
- a copy of an official transcript from each institution where course credit was granted
- competitive GPA in your last 60 hours of undergraduate course work (plus any completed graduate courses)
- resume/CV
- statement of purpose (maximum 500 words, double-spaced in essay format)
- three letters of recommendation
- semi-finalist applicants will be expected to participate in an on-campus interview
Tuition Fee
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International
32130 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 765 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
32130 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 765 USD per credit during 12 months. -
In-State
14994 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 357 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for San Marcos
921 - 1707 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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