Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education
Ball State UniversityProgram Overview
The Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education at Ball State University is a Master programme in Education over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 19,404 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,092 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Muncie, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- EDHI 600 Introduction to Student Affairs Administration
- EDHI 601 Theories of College Student Development: Higher Education Application
- EDHI 602 The American College Student
- EDHI 690 Seminar in Student Affairs Administration
- EDHI 698 Principles and Practices of Student Affairs Administration
- EDHI 699 Practicum in Student Affairs Administration
- EDHI 610 Issue in Higher Education
- EDHI 613 Administration and Finance in Higher Education
- EDHI 640 The Community College
- THES 698 Thesis
- RES 697 Research paper
- CRPR 698 Creative Project
- EDST 650 Introduction to Qualitative Research
- EDST 660 Ethnographic Research in Education
- EDST 671 Evaluation of Educational Programs
- EDPS 640 Methodology of Educational and Psychological Research
- EDPS 641 Statistical Methods in Education and Psychological Research
- EDPS 646 Tests and Measurements
- SOC 600 Sociological Inquiry
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
The criterion includes a bachelors degree from an accredited institution and a cumulative baccalaureate grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.75 or a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in the latter half of your baccalaureate.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 19,404 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,092 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 19,404 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,092 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Ball State University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Ball State University
Ball State University
Muncie, United States
Ball State University(Ball StateorBSU) is apublicresearch universityinMuncie, Indiana, United States. The university has three off-campus centers inIndianapolis,Fort Wayne, andFishers, Indiana....
University Profile- Start Date Nov, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
