Overview

The Higher Education in Student Affairs (HESA) program at Salem State University is the only graduate program of its kind offered at a public institution in the Boston metropolitan area. Located in the historic, coastal New England city of Salem, Salem State is a regional public university, which is an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI).

In its eighteen years of preparing practitioner-scholars and with over 350 alumnx across the United States and internationally, the HESA program admits students to two cohorts: General (Student Affairs) and Executive (Higher Education Leadership) Cohorts. Our curriculum and learning outcomes are designed for aspiring student affairs practitioners who are seeking to pursue a career at institutions of higher education (two- or four-year colleges and universities) in the area of student affairs as well as professionals who are already pursuing careers in higher education or higher education adjacent sector.

Their Mission

Salem State University's mission is to provide a high quality, student-centered education that prepares a diverse community of learners to contribute responsibly and creatively to a global society, and serve as a resource to advance the region's cultural, social and economic development.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Student Affairs: Theory, Research and Practice

Theories of College Student Development

The History of Higher Education

Administration and Organization in Higher Education

Research in Student Affairs

Multicultural Issues in Student Affairs

Assessment and Evaluation in Student Affairs

Helping Skills for Student Affairs Professionals I

Practicum in Student Affairs I

Capstone Seminar in Student Affairs

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

More details

Executive Cohort - Your application will be reviewed on a rolling basis till April 1.

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Salem, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Transcript evaluation for degrees completed outside the United States
English Proficiency Requirements
Financial Documents
Applicants must request official transcripts or transcript evaluations to be directly sent to Salem State.
At this time three letters of professional reference are required for your application to be considered complete.
A current/up to date resumé that reflects your academic and co-curricular experiences and achievements must be included with the application.
The statement of purpose is your opportunity to share your personal and professional hopes, dreams, and disappointments that motivate and bring you to this promising moment of applying for admission to the Salem State HESA program.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

11297 USD / year

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Out-of-State

11297 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

9535 USD / year

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Funding

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Overview

Their Mission

Programme Structure

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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