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MA in Higher Education and Student Affairs

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

University of Connecticut

Program Overview

The focus of this program is to develop reflective practitioners in student affairs. The courses and experiences are diverse and reflect the best of contemporary student affairs practice. The core of the HESA program is a 44-credit hour curriculum featuring classes taught by student affairs practitioners as well as full-time faculty scholars. Each year, HESA admits a cohort of approximately 18-20 students into the program. These students complete the core academic classes together over their two years of study. In addition, students have a variety of elective graduate courses that are offered through the Department of Educational Leadership or through another department.All full-time students are placed in graduate assistantships to provide the professional and practical experience that allows students to apply theory to practice.

Program Key Stats

$36088 (Annual cost)
$ 75



49 %

Eligibility Criteria


79
155
156
640
6.5
79

Additional Information & Requirements

A baccalaureate degree or its equivalent from a regionally accredited college or university, Official Transcripts, TOEFL: 79 (Internet-based test - iBT), 550 ( Old Paper-based test - PBT), IELTS-6.5, PTE-53

Career Options

  • Administrative positions as Academic Advising
  • Admissions and Enrollment
  • Adult and Continuing Education Programs
  • Alumni Associations and Services
  • Assessment
  • Accreditation
  • and Compliance
  • Athletics and Coaching
  • Bursar and Student Accounts
  • Business and Financial Services Career Counseling and Placement and Executive positions

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