Curriculum: M.A., Higher Education and Student Affairs - Concentration in General Administration
General Approach
The M.A. in Higher Education and Student Affairs, with a concentration in General Administration, introduces students to theory, research, policy and practice related to higher education administration in general. Study is available on either full or part-time basis.
Coursework
Program Requirements
Students must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours, including the following:
| ELMP 9997 | Historical Development of American Higher Education | 3 |
| ELMP 9993 | Organization and Governance in Higher Education | 3 |
| ELMP 8981 | Administrative Internship I | 3 |
| ELMP 7763 | Education Law | 3 |
| ELMP 8984 | Leadership Institute for Administrators and Supervisors | 3 |
| ELMP 7765 | Policy Analysis in Administration | 3 |
| ELMP 9995 | Financial Administration of Higher Education Institutions | 3 |
| ELMP 6102 | American College Student | 3 |
| ELMP 6105 | Introduction to Intercollegiate Athletics | 3 |
| ELMP 7103 | Special Topics in Administration | 3 |
| ELMP 9994 | Faculty Personnel Policies of Higher Education | 3 |
| ELMP 9998 | Curriculum & Instruction | 3 |
| ELMP 8995 | Institutional Research | 3 |
IV. Research (3 credits)
| ELMP 8891 | Directed Research | 3 |
For additional information on courses and curricula, please see the Graduate Catalogue.
Among the required 30 credit hours, the Administrative internships (ELMP 8981-8982) are designed to allow the practical application of theories and research, and offer a combination of classroom-based academic experiences and field-based experiential learning opportunities to provide a well-rounded approach in career preparation and advancement. They can also create connection building and network development through field-based work to produce successful opportunities for job placement following graduation.