Program Overview
The Student Affairs Higher Education Administration at University of Southern Mississippi is a MEd 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 Higher Education Administration 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
- Tuition: USD 451 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 451 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Hattiesburg, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Student Affairs Higher Education Administration 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
- Foundations of Student Affairs Administration
- Foundations of Educational Studies and Research
- Student Development Theory and Research
- Supervised Practice in Student Affairs
- Diversity and Social Justice in Higher Education
- Legal Issues in Higher Education
- Educational Research
- Elective \x96 Chosen with advisor
- Administration in Student Affairs
- The American College Student
- Chosen with advisor
- Chosen with advisor
- Assessment in Student Affairs Practice.
- Helping Skills in Student Affairs
- Chosen with advisor
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s 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).
- A comprehensive examination will be given near the end of course work.
- A GPA of 3.0 is required for graduation.
- Students may only earn one course grade of \xc2\x93C\xc2\x94 in their coursework.
- Students will earn 45 hours of practicum experience as part of their HE 654 (Practicum) course.\xc2\xa0 Students have the opportunity to retake that course for electives (for a total of three times) to increase practicum hours.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 451 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 451 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 451 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 451 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Southern Mississippi 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 University of Southern Mississippi
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, United States
University of Southern Mississippi is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-05-18
- Start Date 2018-08-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months