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2010 School of Graduate Studies Catalog 
    
2010 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.

Additional Admissions Requirement

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

Satisfactory performance on the Graduate Record Examination, general aptitude section, or Miller Analogies Test within the past five years

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 College 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 College or at another institution with permission of the program coordinator, and 3) successful completion of a Comprehensive Exam usually taken after most course work has been completed.

Course Requirements


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.

The successful completion of a Comprehensive Examination is required for completion of degree requirements.

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