Overview

Learn how you can start or advance a career in a burgeoning field with a Master of Arts in Student Affairs Administration from Appalachian State University. In this program, you will gain the tools to work with diverse student bodies, foster leadership and engagement and deepen your understanding of the higher education landscape.

Position yourself for future roles as an academic advisor, a career development counselor, a diversity and social justice professional or a residence life staff member.

You will reflect on your experiences as an undergraduate student and shape your personal philosophy for supporting students.

Careers

Academic Advisor
Alumni Association: Student Engagement Coordinator
Assistant Director of Leadership Development
Assistant Director of Orientation/New Student Programs
Assistant Director of Outdoor Programs
Coordinator of Student Organizations
Assistant Director of Student Engagement/Involvement
Career Advisor/Counselor
Community Service/Service Learning Coordinator
Coordinator for LGBTQIA+ Programs and Services
Coordinator for Inclusion and Engagement
Coordinator of Fraternity and Sorority Life
Coordinator of Student Involvement and Leadership
Program and Advising Coordinator for Second Year and Transfer Transitions
Residence Hall Director/Residence Life Coordinator
Student Activities Coordinator
Study Abroad Advisor

Programme Structure

Courses include:

College Students and Their Environments
Ethics and Law in Student Affairs Administration
College Student Development Theories
Social Justice and Inclusion in Student Affairs
Practicum in Student Affairs Administration
Assessment and Applied Research in Student Affairs
Student Affairs Administration

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boone, 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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Other requirements

General requirements

A complete online application
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Submit official scores from the appropriate standardized test (GRE, GMAT, MAT). Test waivers may be available for certain programs
Submit unofficial transcript(s) from all colleges or universities from which you earned a degree, or that you have attended within the past five years

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

16247 USD / year

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Out-of-State

16247 USD / year

≈ 16247 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

5740 USD / year

≈ 5740 USD / year

Living costs

Boone

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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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Boone

Financing

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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