Mar 28, 2024  
2013-14 School of Graduate Studies Catalog 
    
2013-14 School of Graduate Studies Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Higher Education in Student Affairs, Master of Education


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Program Objectives

This program is designed for people who are interested in pursuing a career in student affairs administration at universities, colleges and community colleges. The program focuses on the development of college students and the skills, competencies, aptitude and motivation necessary to be an effective Student Affairs practitioner. The program places particular emphasis on the importance of working collaboratively within diverse and dynamic organizations in higher education. The program prepares people to work in areas such as residence life, student activities, judicial affairs, admissions, financial aid, academic and personal advisement, international students services and career services. The program will enable graduates to apply student development theories and learning to areas such as policy development, program planning and assessment, and administration in diverse environments.

HESA students can choose from two tracks. Both tracks are the same credit hours, contain the same courses and are taught by the same professors but are offered in different formats. Students from both tracks will be expected to complete all requirements of the program including the two practicums.

The Original Track requires students to attend up to three classes per semester on campus. The majority of the courses are offered in the traditional classroom format with a few hybrid/online courses.

The new Executive Track (which is scheduled to be launched in the Summer of 2013) will include all current core courses offered in an online/hybrid format. The members of the executive cohort will meet on campus once per month (on a specified Saturday) and will be required to complete a week long residency program in their first and second summers.

Additional Admissions Requirement

Recommend one course in measurement and evaluation, or equivalent (e.g., statistics)

Beginning Spring 2013, the Graduate Record Examination, general aptitude section, or Miller Analogies Test will no longer be required for this program.

Program Requirements


Upon acceptance into the program, you will complete a tentative Plan of Study in consultation with the program coordinator. You must request that any transfer credits be considered at this time. Please note that no more than three courses taken at Salem State University before admission can be counted towards this program. You should meet regularly with the program coordinator to discuss your progress and revise your plan of study, as needed.

All candidates for the M.Ed. Higher Education in Student Affairs must complete 1) a minimum of 42 credit hours of course work as described below, 2) successful completion of two practicum of at least 150 hours. The Practicum can be completed at Salem State University or at another institution with permission of the program coordinator.

Electives*


Two courses (six credits) chosen in consultation with the program coordinator.

Total Credits for the Degree: 42


Additional Information and Notes


*Students must choose a minimum of six credits as electives. Electives may be selected from related courses from various disciplines or interdisciplinary areas (list of approved electives is available at the graduate school). Student may also choose to pursue independent study as an elective (EDU875) with permission from the program coordinator. All electives must be approved by the appropriate academic advisor or the program coordinator.

 

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