Overview
Through a theory-based and applications-oriented program, students of the Student Affairs in Higher Education from Western Kentucky University gain skills and competencies necessary to succeed in a variety of student affairs and post-secondary settings. Program content covers three broad areas: theoretical foundations, professional practice, and administrative effectiveness. Students are provided opportunities to focus on specific student affairs functions that are consistent with their interests.
Degree requirements
All students must pass a final comprehensive examination. Comprehensive examinations are given in the fall, spring, and summer semesters. Students must meet the criteria established by the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences in order to be eligible to take the comprehensive examination.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- The College Student Experience
- Student Development in Higher Education
- Counseling Concepts and Applications for Student Affairs Professionals
- Leadership and Administration in Student Affairs
- Research Methods in Student Affairs
- Social and Cultural Diversity in Higher Education
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Education Management, Organisation & Leadership Counselling View 4287 other Masters in Education in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Completed applications include various application materials that must be completed by the application deadlines. Application portfolios should reflect thought, attention to detail, and appropriate effort.
- Graduate School Application Form - requirements include a non-refundable application fee and official transcripts
- Statement of Interest
- A background check
- Resume
- Based on the review of the application portfolio, highly ranked applicants will receive notification of their eligibility for an individual or group interview.
Tuition Fee
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International
20013 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 953 USD per credit during 24 months. -
National
19257 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 917 USD per credit during 24 months. -
In-State
12747 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 607 USD per credit during 24 months.
Living costs for Bowling Green
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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