Our program
Affordable tuition, excellent academics and an emphasis on practical experience in a learning environment that embraces people from different backgrounds ensures our Master of Science in Higher Education and Student Affairs (MS HESA) program provides students with a tremendous value for their money.
Our students form close bonds with our accessible faculty and gain valuable skills needed for rewarding careers making a difference in higher education.
What you can do with your degree
Examples of areas where our alumni work:
- Academic Advising
- Admissions and Enrollment Management
- Career Development and Placement
- Financial Aid
- Fraternity and Sorority Life
- Multicultural Affairs
- Orientation and First-Year Experiences
- Residential Life
- Student Activities
- Student Conduct
- Student Development and Involvement
Our mission
The Master of Science in Higher Education and Student Affairs (MS HESA) program prepares higher education professionals to critically examine the contexts in which they work and its impact on students. Guided by a theory-to-practice approach and our commitment to principles of equity, inclusion, and diversity, students create a foundation for their practice that is informed by reflection, research and theory, adapts to changing higher education landscapes, and develops professional skills.