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Higher Education Administration (Student Affairs Administration), M.Ed.

  • Application Deadline
  • 24 months
    Duration

About

 Graduates have been employed in colleges, community colleges, and universities.  Some of the student service areas which represent potential employment for graduates include:  admissions, registration, dean of students, activities, fraternity and sorority life, residence life, financial aid, student recruitment, and career services.  A bachelor’s degree in any field is a prerequisite for admission.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Foundations of Student Affairs Administration 
  • Foundations of Educational Studies and Research
  • Student Development Theory and Research
  • Supervised Practice in Student Affairs 
  • Diversity and Social Justice in Higher Education
  • Legal Issues in Higher Education
  •  Educational Research 

Detailed Programme Facts

  • Programme intensity

    You can choose to do this programme part-time or full-time.

    Full-time
    • Full-time duration 24 months
    Part-time
    • Average part-time duration 48 months
  • Languages
    • English
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  • Delivery mode
    On Campus

English Language Requirements

You only need to take one of these language tests:

  • Minimum required score:

    71

    The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120. Read more about TOEFL iBT ®.

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  • Minimum required score:

    525

    The TOEFL®PBT is administered in a paper format and measures your ability to use and understand English in a classroom setting at the college or university level. It accurately measures how well you can listen, read and write in English while performing academic tasks. Read more about TOEFL®PBT.

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  • Minimum required score:

    6

    The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

  • A comprehensive examination will be given near the end of course work.
  • A GPA of 3.0 is required for graduation.
  • Students may only earn one course grade of “C” in their coursework.
  • Students will earn 45 hours of practicum experience as part of their HE 654 (Practicum) course.  Students have the opportunity to retake that course for electives (for a total of three times) to increase practicum hours.

Tuition Fee

  • International Applies to you

    592 USD/credit
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 592 USD per credit and a duration of 24 months.

  • National Applies to you

    592 USD/credit
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 592 USD per credit and a duration of 24 months.

  • In-State Applies to you

    480 USD/credit
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 480 USD per credit and a duration of 24 months.
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Living costs for West Hattiesburg

  • 800 - 1300 USD/month
    Living Costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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