Overview

The Master of Arts in College Student Development and Administration at Shepherd University is designed to prepare individuals who demonstrate interest in and commitment to college students, their development, and their learning as professional administrators.

Key Facts

Graduates of the program will demonstrate depth and breadth of knowledge of the profession through integrated coursework and supervised practice.

Demonstrate essential competence related to social justice and diversity

Understand inclusion, oppression, power, and privilege and their impact in higher education
Apply theoretical knowledge of student development and an understanding of various student populations to higher education settings

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Higher Education Administration and Legal Accountability

Evaluation and Assessment Techniques

Student Development Theory

Social Justice in Higher Education

Helping and Advising

The Higher Education Student

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00

More details

February 15: Deadline for fall applicants seeking to participate in assistantship interview process.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Shepherdstown, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Entrants must have completed a bachelor’s degree with a 2.75 GPA in all undergraduate work.

Satisfy and/or meet any and all additional admission requirements of the program where admission is being sought.

Response to essay question: What do you hope to do with a master’s degree in College Student Development and Administration? (max. 500 words)

Writing Sample: 5-7 pages of a previously written research paper OR submit a 5-7 page research paper discussing a current trend in higher education.

Reference letter from a faculty member answering the following question: How is this student prepared for the rigor of graduate school, specifically addressing oral and written communication skills? (Optional)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

12906 USD / year

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Out-of-State

12906 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

9000 USD / year

≈ 9000 USD / year

Funding

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Key information

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English requirements

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