M.S. in Higher Education Policy and Student Affairs
College of Education and Social Work
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | ||
| EDH 500 | Introduction to Higher Education Policy and Student Affairs | 3 |
| EDH 505 | Genealogies of Race in Higher Education & Student Affairs | 3 |
| EDH 510 | Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Higher Education | 3 |
| EDH 515 | Theories of College Student Identity Development | 3 |
| EDH 545 | Issues of Power and Privilege in Higher Education and Student Affairs | 3 |
| EDH 550 | Applied Transformative Leadership in Higher Education and Student Affairs | 3 |
| EDH 560 | Capstone Seminar in Higher Education Policy and Student Affairs | 3 |
| EDH 570 | Program Planning, Implementation, and Assessment in Higher Education and Student Affairs | 3 |
| ERM 591 | Introduction to Critical Action Research | 3 |
| Field Experience | ||
| EDH 530 | Advising and Supporting Students: Internship 1 | 3 |
| Thesis | ||
| ERM 595 | Critical Action Research Thesis Project | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Complete 6 credits from the following: | 6 | |
| Law, Policy and Equity in Higher Education | ||
| The Sustainable Campus | ||
| Applications and Implications of Technology in Higher Education | ||
| Total Minimum Credits Required | 39 | |
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To track their individual degree progress, students are advised to access their Degree Progress Report (DPR) via my WCU and consult their Graduate Coordinator. For more information, visit wcupa.edu/DegreeProgressReport.
The following is a sample suggested course sequence for this program; course offerings and availability are not guaranteed. Students should consult their academic advisor with any questions.
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| EDH 500 | Introduction to Higher Education Policy and Student Affairs | 3 |
| EDH 505 | Genealogies of Race in Higher Education & Student Affairs | 3 |
| EDH 510 | Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Higher Education | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Spring | ||
| EDH 515 | Theories of College Student Identity Development | 3 |
| EDH 530 | Advising and Supporting Students: Internship 1 1 | 3 |
| EDH 545 | Issues of Power and Privilege in Higher Education and Student Affairs | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Summer | ||
| EDH 550 | Applied Transformative Leadership in Higher Education and Student Affairs 2 | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| ERM 591 | Introduction to Critical Action Research | 3 |
| Complete two of the following: | 6 | |
| Law, Policy and Equity in Higher Education | ||
| The Sustainable Campus | ||
| Applications and Implications of Technology in Higher Education | ||
| Credits | 9 | |
| Spring | ||
| EDH 560 | Capstone Seminar in Higher Education Policy and Student Affairs | 3 |
| EDH 570 | Program Planning, Implementation, and Assessment in Higher Education and Student Affairs | 3 |
| ERM 595 | Critical Action Research Thesis Project | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 39 | |
- 1
Requires 150 hours of field experience
- 2
Requires 250 hours of field experience.
