Required Credit Hours/Tuition and Fees
- 42
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Curriculum: MSEd in Higher Education and Student Affairs
Required Courses (27 hours)
- (3) HESA 504 - Foundations of Higher Education
- (3) HESA 524 - Legal and Ethical Issues in Student Affairs
- (3) HESA 564 - The Community College*
- (3) HESA 574 - Introduction to Student Affairs
- (3) HESA 503 - Research Methods in Higher Education
- (3) HESA 506 - Assessment and Evaluation in Student Affairs
- (3) HESA 514 - College Student Learning and Development
- (3) HESA 516 - Leadership Theory and Practice in Higher Education
- (3) HESA 522 - Diversity in Higher Education
*HESA 564 may be replaced by an approved elective
Research Project (6 hours)
- (6) HESA 594 - Final Research Project
The student will select three faculty members to serve as the committee for the research project.
Practicum (6 hours)
- (6) HESA554 - Practicum and Professional Development
All students must complete a maximum of six credits of HESA 554 Practicum. The practicum involves a minimum of 150 hours of supervised field work (3 credit hours). During the last semester of the program, students will take a professional development capstone (3 credit hours).
Exceptions may be made for students who have been employed previously in higher education and student affairs for at least six months. Such students may substitute an additional elective in place of the HESA 554 practicum.
Electives (3 hours)
- (3) HESA 563 - Special Topics
- (3) HESA 583 - Organization and Administration of Higher Education
Retention Policy
Academic achievement appropriate for students in the higher education and student affairs program is demonstrated through satisfactory completion of coursework, defined as obtaining a course grade of A or B. The following retention policy applies specifically to all graduate courses within the program curriculum including approved elective coursework:
- Students who obtain a course grade of D or F in the program are withdrawn from the HESA graduate program without the option of repeating the course.
- Students may only earn one course grade of C and remain enrolled in the HESA graduate program. A student earning a C will have suspended enrollment until a retention plan is created and signed by the student and the program director. If a second course grade of C is earned, students will no longer be allowed to progress in the HESA graduate program, regardless of the cumulative GPA. Repeating a course in which there is originally a grade of C does not eliminate the original course grade of C from being applied toward this exclusion policy.
- Per SIUE Graduate School policy, all students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher to graduate.
Course Descriptions
HESA 503: Research Methods in Higher Education
Introduction to research methods in higher education, with a focus on conceptual, methodological, and practical issues in quantitative and qualitative research. Research proposal assignment.
Prerequisite: Admission to program
HESA 504: Foundations of Higher Education
Key developments in the role and function of higher education in the U. S., with emphasis on student affairs practice.
Prerequisite: Admission to program
HESA 505: Athletics in Higher Education
This course will examine the role of intercollegiate athletics in higher education. This course will explore the structures, conditions, and issues that shape the dynamics between athletics and their institutions.
Prerequisite: None
HESA 506: Assessment and Evaluation in Student Affairs
Introduction to assessment and program evaluation in higher education.
Prerequisite: Admission to program; completion of EPFR 503
HESA 514: College Student Learning and Development
Overview of college student development theories, processes and problems, with a focus on application.
Prerequisite: Admission to Program
HESA 515: History and Current Issues in Athletics
This course will examine the socio-political aspects of intercollegiate athletics through historical and current dynamics. This course will also investigate perceptions and experiences of student-athletes.
Prerequisite: None
HESA 516: Leadership Theory & Practice in Higher Education
Advisement of college students; the design, implementation, and evaluation of developmentally appropriate strategies for individuals and groups.
Prerequisite: Admission to program
HESA 522: Diversity in Higher Education
History of addressing equity and inclusion in higher education; exploration of theories and practices.
Prerequisite: Admission to program
HESA 524: Legal and Ethical Issues in Student Affairs
Legal status of students; legal and ethical issues surrounding admissions, financial aid, student records, discipline, and support services.
Prerequisite: Admission to program
HESA 525: Law and Ethics in Sports
Law and Ethics in Sport will cover legal concepts, ethical issues, and risk management factors impacting sport management and industry policy formation and practice.
Prerequisite: None
HESA 533: Data Analytics
Concepts of data analytics, the role of a data analyst within higher education and sports, and understanding the tools used to perform data analytics.
Prerequisite: None
HESA 534: Philanthropy in Higher Education
The course will examine philanthropy, institutional/organizational advancement and fundraising activities.
Prerequisite: None
HESA 535: Athletic Finance and Facilities
The course focuses on athletics finance and facilities in professional, intercollegiate, interscholastic, and recreational athletics.
Prerequisite: None
HESA 554: Practicum & Professional Development
Field assignment in student affairs offices in higher education settings. Seminar discussions of work experience (3 credit hours). During the last semester of the program, students will take a professional development capstone (3 credit hours).
Prerequisite: Admission to program
HESA 564: The Community College
Overview of two-year postsecondary institutions, with emphasis on the evolution and functions of comprehensive community college.
Prerequisite: Admission to program
HESA 574: Introduction to Student Affairs Administration
Major leadership theories and their application to higher education, with emphasis on student affairs programs.
Prerequisite: Admission to program
HESA 583: Organization and Administration of Higher Education
Community college and four-year public university and college systems; governance and programs. Requires advanced standing or consent of advisor.
Prerequisite: None
HESA 594: Final Research Project
Research culminating in final project on student affairs topic. Written report and oral defense.
Prerequisite: Completion of all other coursework in program; passing comprehensive exam
