Student Affairs in Higher Education, M.Sc.

About

The Education program offered by Colorado State University focuses on learning professional competencies needed to be successful in a wide range of settings on college and university campuses, this master’s degree prepares you to succeed in an administrative capacity and increase your ability to manage, communicate effectively and establish healthy and effective working relationships. 

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Financial Management in Student Affairs
  • Inclusive University
  • Trends/Issues/Assessment in Higher Education
  • College Student Personnel Administration
  • Higher Education Administration
  • Ethical and Practical Issues-Student Affairs

                        Detailed Programme Facts

                        English Language Requirements

                        You only need to take one of these language tests:

                        • Minimum required score:

                          80

                          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 ®.

                          Schedule TOEFL®

                        • Minimum required score:

                          550

                          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.

                          Schedule TOEFL®

                        • Minimum required score:

                          6.5

                          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.

                          Schedule IELTS

                        • Minimum required score:

                          58

                          PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. Delivered and marked by computer, it reports on a scale between 10 and 90.

                        Academic Requirements

                        • This programme accepts GRE® scores. However, it does not provide a recommended score range.

                          The GRE® General Test is a widely administered admissions test that measures the skills needed in today's graduate and business school programs worldwide. The GRE® General Test contains three sections - Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing. Three scores are reported: a Verbal Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, a Quantitative Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, and an Analytical Writing score on a 0 - 6 score scale in half-point increments.

                        General Requirements

                        • Application – you must apply and be accepted into a degree program.
                        • Application fee – $60 (U.S. Citizen/Permanent resident), $70 (International) non-refundable application fee.
                        • GRE/GMAT scores – contact the academic department to verify whether the GRE/GMAT is required. 
                        • Official transcripts/credential & certified translations – official transcripts or mark sheets and any certificates, diplomas, or degrees from each college or university attended is required regardless of the length of attendance, including courses in progress. 
                        • Letters of recommendation – there is no standardized format unless specified by the academic department.  
                        • Additional departmental requirements.

                        Tuition Fee

                        • International

                          27596 USD/year
                          Tuition Fee
                          Based on the original amount of 27596 USD per year and a duration of 0 .

                        • National

                          12772 USD/year
                          Tuition Fee
                          Based on the original amount of 12772 USD per year and a duration of 0 .
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                        Living costs for Fort Collins

                        • 1210 - 1800 USD/month
                          Living Costs

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

                        Funding

                        Check the programme website for information about funding options.

                        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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