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Overview

The Higher Education and Student Affairs degree at University of San Francisco combines a rigorous academic curriculum with practicum experiences in various areas of student life. Every HESA course is infused with an examination of equity and a passion for social justice. Class conversations and coursework focus on improving access to higher education for first generation and low-income students.

Graduates with Higher Education and Student Affairs from University of San Francisco will be able to:

Situate contemporary issues of access, equity, and oppression in higher education within a broader framework of social inequality.

Contextualize and critically analyze experiences and challenges facing marginalized students across higher education contexts.

Develop a professional orientation that integrates theoretical frameworks, student affairs practice, and lived experience.

Advocate for social justice to transform spaces within higher education to enact more equitable outcomes for all students.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Academic and Student Affairs

Organization and Leadership

American Institutions of Higher Education

Race, Diversity and Higher Education

Campus Environments and Cultures

Student Development in College

Social and Cultural Theoretical Foundations in Higher Education

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2022-08-18 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

IELTS

Bring your tomorrow closer

TOEFL^® IBT

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Education Management, Organisation & Leadership View 4121 other Masters in Education in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.75

English requirements

IELTS

Bring your tomorrow closer

TOEFL^® IBT

Other requirements

General requirements

Certification of Finances

Bachelor's and/or Masters' degrees from a regionally accredited institution.

Proof of English Language Proficiency

Transcript (Academic Record) from each university or college attended

Statement of Purpose

Resume or CV

Two Letters of Recommendation

Recommended GPA of 2.75

Tuition Fee

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International

36750 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1225 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

36750 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1225 USD per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for San Francisco

2206 - 4119 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.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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