Student Affairs Practice in Higher Education, M.Ed.

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The Master’s of Education in Student Affairs Practice in Higher Education (Higher Education) is designed to prepare students for success in entry- and mid-career level professional positions within a variety of postsecondary education contexts. The program emphasizes the integration of theoretical foundations, principles of practice, and reflective professional experiences.

Students work with their advisor to choose their own specialization within higher education. However, no matter the specialization, the M.Ed. program prepares students for professional practice in higher education by focusing on:

• Theoretical Foundation: An integration and application of the theoretical foundations of higher education; this may include economic, political, sociology, psychology, leadership, and organizational theory.
• Principles of Practice: Coursework that develops and refines core competencies for student affairs, general administration, and athletic administration work in colleges and universities and other postsecondary settings.
• Reflective Professional Experience: Professional internships that lead to successful work in specialized functional areas of higher education.