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Overview
The Higher Education and Student Affairs master’s program at Northern Illinois University offers theoretical and methodological bases for professional development, while providing comprehensive scholarly, paraprofessional education for persons seeking careers in this field. A required core of learning experiences is supplemented by course work in areas of instruction, administration, and research to prepare both generalists and specialists.
Opportunities
The program provides opportunities for individualization to take into account the student’s goals and needs and usually includes a faculty-supervised internship in programming, teaching, counseling, or evaluating. This program is designed to prepare students to assume a variety of administrative positions within postsecondary institutions
Programme Structure
Courses
- Foundations of Higher Education
- Equity, Diversity, and Social Justice in Higher Education
- U.S. College Students
- College Student Development Theory
- Helping Skills for Student Affairs Professionals
- Assessment Methods in Higher Education
- Applied Assessment Methods in Higher Education
- Capstone in Higher Education and Student Affairs
- Campus Environments and Student Cultures
- Advocacy, Outreach, and Interventions in Student Affairs
- Instructional Theory, Practice and Teaching in Postsecondary Education
- Workshop in Higher Education and Student Affairs
- Postsecondary Access in Higher Education
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , National
- Apply before , International
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 53
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
36 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Teaching Higher Education View 212 other Masters in Higher Education in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 2.75
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 53
TOEFL® IBT 80
Other requirements
General requirements
Completed a four-year undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution or one with equivalent recognition.
- Achieved a 2.75 grade point average on a 4.00 scale, or the equivalent.
- Transcripts
- Letters of recommendation.
- Statement of purpose.
- Test scores (if required).
- Resume or curriculum vitae (optional)
- Additional materials required by your program.
Tuition Fee
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International
31428 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 873 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
18144 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 504 USD per credit during 12 months. -
In-State
18144 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 504 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for DeKalb
1100 - 1500 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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