Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration

Overview

Educational Goals

There are 13 goals of the MA Arts program at Morgan State University:

• To understand and articulate the role of student affairs in the context of postsecondary education

• To reference historical and current documents that state the philosophical foundations of the profession and communicate their relevance to current student affairs practice

• To articulate the inherent values of the profession that are stipulated in historical and current documents in a manner that indicates how these values guide practice

• To understand complexities of diversity and inclusion as they affect higher education and student affairs

• To demonstrate the ability to use appropriate theory (e.g., student development, organizational, learning, leadership, etc.) and data-based decision making to assist institutions in accomplishing their missions

• To demonstrate a flexible capacity to use skill sets (e.g., technology, distance learning, communication, etc.) to deliver programs and services that engage students and foster student learning and development

• To analyze, understand, create, and/or modify learning environments.

• To use appropriate theory to understand, support, and advocate for student learning and development

• To assess learning and developmental needs and outcomes

• To demonstrate knowledge of the influence of student characteristics and collegiate environments on student learning and learning opportunities

• To demonstrate knowledge, skills, and awareness of resources necessary to design and evaluate effective educational interventions and/or programs for individuals and groups

• To demonstrate the ability to identify and appropriately refer persons who need additional resources

• To demonstrate knowledge of and the ability to apply a code of ethics or ethical principles sanctioned by a recognized professional organization.