M.S. in Higher Education Policy and Student Affairs
| 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 525 | Action Research Approaches in Higher Education and Student Affairs | 3 |
| EDH 545 | Issues of Power and Privilege in Higher Education and Student Affairs | 3 |
| EDH 560 | Seminar in Higher Education Policy and Student Affairs | 3 |
| EDH 570 | Program Planning, Implementation, and Assessment in Higher Education and Student Affairs | 3 |
| Field Experience | ||
| EDH 530 | Advising and Supporting Students: Internship 1 | 3 |
| EDH 550 | Applied Transformative Leadership in Higher Education and Student Affairs | 3 |
| Capstone Experience | ||
| EDH 575 | HEPSA Capstone Intervention Proposal | 3 |
| Elective | ||
| Students can choose EDH 535 or another course with advisor permission | 3 | |
| Law and Policy in Higher Education and Student Affairs | ||
| Total Minimum Credits Required | 36 | |
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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 535 | Law and Policy in Higher Education and Student Affairs | 3 |
| EDH 545 | Issues of Power and Privilege in Higher Education and Student Affairs | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| EDH 550 | Applied Transformative Leadership in Higher Education and Student Affairs 1 | 3 |
| EDH 560 | Seminar in Higher Education Policy and Student Affairs | 3 |
| Elective (with advisor approval) | 3 | |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Spring | ||
| EDH 525 | Action Research Approaches in Higher Education and Student Affairs | 3 |
| EDH 570 | Program Planning, Implementation, and Assessment in Higher Education and Student Affairs | 3 |
| EDH 575 | HEPSA Capstone Intervention Proposal | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
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Requires 250 hours of field experience
