Curriculum
The Student Affairs in Higher Education degree comprises of a variety of courses introducing students to all facets of the profession. In addition to the assistantship experience, there is also a requirement for additional practical experience in the form of two practicums.
Core courses – click on the semester for more information:
HE 670: College Student Personnel Administration (3 credits)
HE 673: Student Development Theory (3 credits)
HE 672: Ethical and Practical Issues in Student Affairs (2 credits)
ED 698 Var.: Research (portfolio seminar) (1 credit)
ED 600: Introduction to Research Methods (3 credits)
Portfolio Development I**
HE 676: Organizational Behavior in Student Affairs (3 credits)
HE 661: Inclusive University (3 credits)
HE 590A-I: Workshop (1 credit)
ED 502: Human Relations in Education (3 credits)
ED 698 Var.: Research (portfolio seminar) (1 credit)
Portfolio Development II**
Summer (Optional)
ED 602: Action Research (3 credits) or VE 666: Program Evaluation (3 credits)
ED 686A-F Var.: Practicum (2 credits)
If these are taken during the summer, 2-5 credits can be either reduced from remaining semesters or additional courses can be taken as electives.
HE 671: Higher Education Administration (3 credits)
HE 677: Law in Student Affairs (3 credits)
HE 662: Trends, Issues, and Assessment in Higher Ed (2 credits)
ED 686A-F Var.: Practicum* (2 credits)
ED 698 Var.: Research (portfolio seminar) (1 credit)
VE 666: Program Evaluation (3 credits)
Portfolio Development III**
Fourth Semester (Spring)
HE 678: Current Issues in Student Affairs (2 credits)
ED 602: Action Research (3 credits) or VE 666: Program Evaluation (3 credits)
HE 590A-I: Workshop (1 credit)
HE 660: Financial Management in Student Affairs (2 credits)
ED 698 Var.: Research (Portfolio Completion and Defense) (1 credit)
ED 686A-F Var.: Practicum* (2 credits)
*Students are required to complete two practicum experiences during their course of the program for a total of four credits.
**The program uses a portfolio model as a final assessment upon completion of the program. A thesis is optional. Students are asked to demonstrate depth and breadth of growth through the achievement of forty-nine professional competencies organized into two categories of knowledge and practice. Students illustrate their competency achievement by creating, and ultimately defending, their portfolio prior to graduation.
Students must complete two credits from the following workshop options. HE 590A-I (Variable credit 1-3) are offered in the Spring semesters with the exception of F, offered in the Fall:
A) Admissions B) College union administration C) Housing/auxiliary D) International Programs in Higher Ed E) Career Services F) Service Learning in Higher Ed (Fall) G) Wellness Programs in Higher Ed I) Advising student groups
Core Class Credits: 41
Research Credits: 4
Total Program Credits: 45