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.

Key Facts

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 Higher Education

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-01-21 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Francisco, United States

Disciplines

Education Management Studies Higher Education View 237 other Masters in Higher Education in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.75

English requirements

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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

Student insurance

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Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

21200 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21200 USD per year during 12 months.
National

21200 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21200 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

21200 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21200 USD per year 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

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Scholarships Information

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