东密歇根大学

The Master of Arts in Educational Leadership - Higher Education/Student Affairs (HESA) offers a practice-based experience designed to prepare the new generation of practitioners in higher education and student affairs. Our program is ideal for those seeking entry-level positions in the field, and those aspiring to become mid-level administrators. HESA offers a flexible course schedule including several delivery formats (evenings, weekend, week-long, hybrid, online, a distance learning formats). HESA prepares professionals with a passion for working directly with students, fostering student success and development. Our graduates might work in offices such as orientation, Greek life, residence life, TRIO programs, diversity offices, academic advising, student activities, alumni relations, and international affairs. Many students admitted to the HESA program secure Graduate Assistant positions (tuition remission and stipend) across the university, gaining valuable professional experience while completing their degree. The HESA program welcomes application for full-time and part-time enrollment.

Degree Requirements: 38 hours

Students must complete a minimum of 38 credit hours to complete the master’s degree. 27-28 hours of specific basic concentration coursework, and 10-11 hours in related course electives are required. Electives are chosen in consultation with the student’s program advisor.

Required Courses: 27-28 hours

EDLD 550 - Introduction to Student Affairs in Higher Education 3 hrs
EDLD 551 - Contemporary College Students 3 hrs
EDLD 613 - Introduction to Higher Education 3 hrs
EDLD 622 - Organization and Administration of Higher Education 3 hrs
EDLD 631 - Human Relations Skills for Educational Leaders 3 hrs
EDLD 638 - Assessment and Program Evaluation in Higher Education 3 hrs
EDLD 655 - College Student Development Theory 3 hrs
EDLD 687 - Master’s Internship in Educational Leadership 2 hrs students will take this course twice

Choose one course from the following:

EDLD 614 - Law for Higher Education 3 hrs
EDLD 636 - Legal, Ethical and Policy Issues in Student Affairs 2 hrs

Elective Courses: 10-11 hours

Student will take 10-11 hours of elective courses selected in consultation with their graduate advisor. Students who elected EDLD 636 above, must complete 11 credit hours.

Those elective courses may or may not be among the following:

EDLD 509 - Educational Leadership in a Pluralistic Society 3 hrs
EDLD 552 - Introduction to Academic Advising 3 hrs
EDLD 611 - Introduction to Adult and Continuing Education 3 hrs
EDLD 614 - Law for Higher Education 3 hrs
EDLD 629 - Leadership Perspective in Comparative International Education 3 hrs
EDLD 633 - History of American Higher Education 3 hrs
EDLD 634 - Higher Education Finance 3 hrs
EDLD 635 - Policy Analysis in Higher Education 3 hrs
EDLD 636 - Legal, Ethical and Policy Issues in Student Affairs 2 hrs