Overview

The MSE in Higher Education-Student Affairs (HESA) from Fort Hays State University is a 36 credit-hour program designed around the current theory and practice of higher education with practical, hands-on learning experiences.

The HESA curriculum was developed in consultation with the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS) Masters-Level Student Affairs Administration Preparation Programs, as well as the ACPA/NASPA Professional Competency Areas for Student Affairs Educators.

Mission Statements

HESA Program: To prepare graduates with the broad knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to develop the “whole student” in diverse higher education environments. (This program is designed for aspiring, entry-level, and mid-career higher education professionals.)
Department of Advanced Education Programs: To prepare 21st century global leaders who serve in educational and community settings. Degree programs focus on the interactions among innovative technologies, relevant content, diversity, and best practices.
College of Education: Education professionals prepared at Fort Hays State University will have the technological, pedagogical and content knowledge, skills, and dispositions to lead, model, teach and collaborate in diverse settings.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cultural Diversity
Assessment, Evaluation, and Research in Higher Education
Technology in Higher Education Student Affairs
Higher Education Law
Governance and Finance in Higher Education
Student Development Theory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Hays, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit an Application for Graduate Admission at the appropriate website.
Pay the $40 domestic application fee or $50 international application fee.
Provide the Graduate School with an official bachelor's degree transcript and master's degree transcript (if applicable) from a regionally accredited institution.
For institutions outside the United States and Canada, a World Education Service (WES) International Course-by-Course Transcript Evaluation is required for translation.
The program requires that students submit a personal statement in order to be considered for admission. Specifically, this personal statement must be written in English and address the student’s academic preparedness to succeed in this program & professional goals related to working with higher education.
Two letters of recommendation
GRE not required
International students must provide evidence of their ability to speak English.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

13014 USD / year

≈ 13014 USD / year
Out-of-State

13014 USD / year

≈ 13014 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

5076 USD / year

≈ 5076 USD / year

Additional Details

online tuition 6210$ per year

Living costs

Hays

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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

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Credits

Delivered

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Additional Details

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