Higher Education, Master | Virginia Tech | Blacksburg, United States
12 months
Duration
20466 USD/year
20466 USD/year
10154 USD/year
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About

The Higher Education program of Virginia Tech is designed to meet the standards for master's level preparation in student affairs of the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS). 

Overview

Our Master's Program in Higher Education 

  • The Higher Education program of Virginia Tech provides entry-level professionals with the essential knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes necessary for a wide variety of student affairs positions in higher education.The Higher Education (HED) preparation program educates entry-level professionals about the essential knowledge, skills/experiences, and disposition necessary for practice in higher education. Graduate students are prepared to work as student development educators and administrators in higher education. Specifically, students may expect employment in residential programs, campus activities, career planning, judicial programs, counseling, admissions, financial aid, student orientation, multicultural services, and related campus programs.

Why Study Higher Education Here?

  • A small cohort experience that ensures individual attention and shared learning, opportunities to specialize in one area, or explore many areas, of student affairs through assistantships, practica, and summer internships, and a solid grounding in program assessment and evaluation. Our students plan both fun and educational activities through the HEA (Higher Education Association). Students are strongly encouraged to collaborate. Our students are actively engaged in the profession. Over 90% held memberships in one or more professional associations, 88% participated in professional development activities, 42% presented one or more conference programs, 39% held leadership positions in professional associations, 24% were writing for publication, and 10% published manuscripts in professional journals.

Career and Professional Development

  • Graduates will be eligible for employment in positions at colleges and universities in residence life, student activities, student success, academic advising, new student orientation, leadership development, multicultural affairs, and career services, among others.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Assessment in Higher Education Administration
  • Practicum in Higher Education
  • Student Affairs Profession 
  • Theories of College Student Development
  • The American College Student and the College Environment
  • Staffing Practices in Higher Education

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
3
GRE admission requirements GRE®
Required

Other requirements

General requirements

  • An earned GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) for the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate study is required
  • TOEFL scores are required of all international students whose first language is not English, except those applicants who have graduated from an accredited university where English is the language of instruction. IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is also accepted; a 6.5 minimum score is required
  • Include a web printout or scanned copy of your transcripts with your online application
  • GRE is optional for Higher Education 
  • Three letters of recommendation are required
  • Applicants are asked to provide a brief (1-2 pages) personal statement
  • Resume
  • Interview with members of program faculty

Tuition Fee

To always see correct tuition fees
  • International

    20466 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 10233 USD per semester during 12 months.
  • National

    20466 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 10233 USD per semester during 12 months.
  • In-State

    10154 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 5077 USD per semester during 12 months.

Living costs for Blacksburg

1166 - 1906 USD /month
Living costs

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

Financing

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Higher Education.

Available Scholarships

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Independent provider
Grant
200000 INR
Deadline
Anytime
Education Future International Scholarship
Merit-based

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Education Future
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
BeArt-Presets Academic Scholarship Program
Merit-based Need-based

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BeArt-Presets
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
8000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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European Commission
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
06 Nov 2023
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Merit-based Need-based

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Ayn Rand Institute
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2023
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
17 Oct 2023
College JumpStart Scholarship
Merit-based

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College JumpStart Scholarship
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
19 Feb 2024
Out-of-State Student Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Fawell & Fawell
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
19 Sep 2023
Leadership Excellence Scholarship
Merit-based

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Law Office of Philip W. Moore, Jr.
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Oct 2023
Eric Dalius MuzicSwipe Giving 2023
Merit-based Need-based

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Eric Dalius Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
31 Jan 2024
1st Formations Business Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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1st Formations
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
28 Sep 2023
Saagar Govil Scholarship
Merit-based

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Saagar Govil
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 Dec 2023
Hoggatt Injury Law Children of Injured Workers Scholarship
Need-based

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HOGGATT Injury Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Carol Stephens SWE Scholarship
Merit-based

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Society of Women Engineers
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1250 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Bertha Lamme Memorial Scholarship
Merit-based

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Society of Women Engineers
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Betty Lou Bailey SWE Region F Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Society of Women Engineers
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
17 Oct 2023
The Hatton Law Firm Aspire Higher Scholarship
Need-based

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The Hatton Law Firm
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2023
Brooklyn Injury Attorneys P.C. Essay Competition $500 Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Brooklyn Injury Attorneys P.C.
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
38000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Marshall Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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The Association of Commonwealth Universities
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
01 May 2024
Wear & I Fashion Pioneer Scholarship
Merit-based

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WEAR & I
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1250 USD
Deadline
15 Oct 2023
Ruth Abernathy Presidential Scholarship
Merit-based

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SHAPE America
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
31 Jan 2024
John F. & Anna Lee Stacey Scholarship Fund
Merit-based Need-based

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National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
10 Oct 2023
CouponBirds "Help to Save" Scholarship
Need-based

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CouponBirds
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
15 Jan 2024
Women in STEM StudySoup Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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StudySoup
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
04 Dec 2023
Future Innovator Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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StudySoup
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
The Tall Clubs International Scholarship for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students
Merit-based Need-based

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Get-Scholarship
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2023
Aurora Indigenous Education Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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American Australian Association (AAA)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2023
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based

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American Australian Association (AAA)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2023
Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships
Merit-based

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American Australian Association (AAA)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
08 Jan 2024
The Crowder Law Firm Scholarship
Merit-based

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The Crowder Law Firm
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
19 Feb 2024
The Blossom Law Caregiver Scholarship
Merit-based

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Blossom Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
The Annual IELTSing Scholarship
Merit-based

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IELTSing
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2023
$1,000 All Star Verified Scholarship
Merit-based

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Verified Scholarships
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2023
CryptoRunner Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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CryptoRunner
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Anonymous Hope Fund
Merit-based Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
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