Program Overview

Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration and Student Affairs

The Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration and Student Affairs is a 30-credit, fully online program designed to prepare students to address the growing challenges in higher education. Graduates of this program will be well-equipped to balance cost efficiency and student outcomes, develop rigorous assessment strategies, and meet performance objectives set forth by accreditation and government bodies.

Program Overview

The program critically analyzes the historical and social forces affecting underrepresented populations in higher education, with the goal of developing an inclusive academic culture. Students will examine the structures and fields within higher education and learn strategies for engaging and retaining students. The program welcomes students seeking to enter the field, as well as current higher education professionals looking to expand their knowledge and advance their careers.

Curriculum

The curriculum includes:

• Foundation Courses:
  • EHA 603: Survey of Higher Education (3 credits)
  • EHA 621: Introduction to Research Methods and Higher Education (3 credits)
  • EHA 631: Higher Education Finance (3 credits)
  • EHA 641: College Student Development Theory (3 credits)
  • EHA 643: College Student Retention Theory (3 credits)
  • EHA 651: Diversity in Higher Education (3 credits)
  • EHA 653: Legal Issues in Higher Education (3 credits)
  • EHA 661: Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education (3 credits)
  • EHA 691: Capstone Seminar (3 credits)
• Elective Course Options:
  • EHA 607: History of Higher Education
  • EHA 695: Special Topics in Higher Education Administration
  • EHA 680: Internship in Higher Education Administration
  • Other Graduate level courses at Pace per Program Director Approval
• Total Credits: 30

Grading Policy

Students in the program must maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 throughout their studies. Students who drop below 3.0 will be placed on probation and will have one semester to raise their GPA. If the GPA is not above 3.0 after the probation semester, the student will be dismissed from the program with the option of an appeal. All appeals will be reviewed by the Program Director. Accepted appeals will allow the student another semester to raise their GPA, while rejected appeals will result in final dismissal from the program.

Capstone Seminar

The Capstone Seminar is a 14-week long course that must be taken in the last semester of study. This course provides students with the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills they have acquired throughout the program to a real-world problem or issue in higher education.