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Overview
The Higher Education/Student Personnel program at the University of Mississippi fosters a strong theoretical understanding of the underpinnings of college and university function, including the functions around student life. This program also provides professional preparation through practicum and graduate assistantship opportunities for those seeking full-time enrollment.
The program is designed for those who seek to work at a college or university in different administrative roles, such as financial aid, housing, or other areas of postsecondary education.
Career Opportunities
- As a blended program that addresses both student affairs and other administrative functions in higher education, graduates from this program have found careers in a variety of areas. Examples include financial aid officer, Greek Life, student discipline, programming, residence life, institutional fundraising, admissions, campus recreation, and career services.
- In addition to Mississippi institutions including The University of Mississippi, Mississippi State, Southern, Jackson State, and Mississippi College, other institutions that have hired our graduates in recent years include Florida State, Cornell, Oregon State, Trinity College (San Antonio), Purdue, Arizona State, Tennessee, Alabama, Auburn, and others.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Cultural Context of Education
- Educational Research
- Student Services in Higher Education
- Finance of Higher Education
- History of Higher Education
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 79
Credits
36 SCH
Delivered
Blended
Disciplines
Education Teaching Higher Education View 212 other Masters in Higher Education in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 79
Other requirements
General requirements
- Hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited United States institution or the equivalent from an international institution.
- An undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.0 on the course work attempted.
- A 2.7 grade point average, or 3.0 on the last 60 hours, may allow one to enter on a probationary basis.
- Complete a Graduate School application online
- Upload the following supplemental materials to the Graduate School application:
- Statement of purpose
- Resume
- Contact information for three references
Tuition Fee
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International
25782 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 25782 USD per year during 72 months. -
National
25782 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 25782 USD per year during 72 months. -
In-State
8938 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8938 USD per year during 72 months.
Living costs for Oxford
850 - 1300 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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