Graduate Degree in Student Affairs - RA, DL

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  1. nickthewise

    nickthewise New Member

    Hello! I'm looking for a graduate program in Student Affairs, with an end goal of working in Academic Advising or some other aspect of Higher Education Administration. I would prefer the University to have some sort of B&M presence and be regionally accredited.

    I'm already aware of the Academic Advising program offered at KSU (Master’s Program – Academic Advising – K-State Division of Continuing Education), but am looking for something a little more broad.

    I've also checked out the UW-LAX Student Affairs program (Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education | UW-La Crosse), but any information on other programs would be appreciated.

    Thanks!
     
    nickthewise, Oct 15, 2010
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  2. Cyber

    Cyber New Member

    Indiana State University has a program that one can complete on-campus in two years, or through DL in three years. Not sure of the last time this policy was set, I'm sure if you call them, you'll get the latest policy.
     
    Cyber, Oct 15, 2010
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  3. SteveFoerster

    SteveFoerster Resident Gadfly Staff Member

    Academic advising is pretty specific and you might not want to be pigeonholed. I would urge you to do as general a program in higher education administration as you can find. Better yet, do educational technology, as it's still an education degree, but being technologically literate is almost always a plus on your resume and in interviews even if the position wouldn't seem especially to call for it.

    But then, as a former academic advisor with an MA in Educational Technology Leadership, I'm obviously biased. :smile:

    -=Steve=-
     
    SteveFoerster, Oct 15, 2010
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  4. J. Ayers

    J. Ayers New Member

    Good afternoon!

    Although Kansas State was my first thought when I saw the thread title, perhaps you should look at Drexel's MS in Higher Education. This degree offers various concentrations, and more information can be seen at Online Master's in Higher Education on the web.

    Good luck in your search!
     
    J. Ayers, Oct 15, 2010
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  5. Ian Anderson

    Ian Anderson Active Member

    I'm not in the education fiels however I do agree with Steve's advice.
     
    Ian Anderson, Oct 15, 2010
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  6. nickthewise

    nickthewise New Member

    Thanks for the advice everyone. I must agree that a more general degree would be more beneficial, although I still would like to find something with an emphasis in Student Affairs.

    So far the list is:

    UW - LAX: M.S. Student Affairs Administration (Curriculum | Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education | UW-La Crosse)
    Indiana State: M.S. Student Affairs and Higher Education (Distance Learning: Student Affairs and Higher Education (Master Degree))
    Drexel University: M.S. Higher Education (Online Master's in Higher Education)

    Keep em' coming if you have em' :)
     
    nickthewise, Oct 16, 2010
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  7. Cyber

    Cyber New Member

    Here's another Student Affairs program for you from Nova Southeastern University. Goodluck with deciding.
     
    Cyber, Oct 17, 2010
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  8. nickthewise

    nickthewise New Member

    Another program I was able to find was at Arkansas Tech University; M.A. in College Student Personnel (CSP Home Page)
     
    nickthewise, Oct 22, 2010
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