PROGRAM STATEMENT
The Masters in Education with an emphasis in Postsecondary Education Leadership and a specialization in Leadership in Student Affairs/ Services curriculum at San Diego State University emphasizes student learning centeredness, integration of the curricular and co- curricular learning paradigms, and analysis, planning, and responsible practice of leaders in a socially just and global environment.

The program utilizes leadership theories to educate students in a manner that will allow them to become savvy consumers of research in order to apply ethical evidence-based decision making to promote access, equity, and quality student development and learning.

PROGRAM MISSION
Offered by the Department of Administration, Rehabilitation and Postsecondary Education, in collaboration with the Division of Student Affairs, the MA prepares students for effective administrative, practitioner, management and leadership positions in the higher education field of Student Affairs.

PROGRAM UNIQUENESS
The faculty of the Department of Administration, Rehabilitation and Postsecondary Education (ARPE), in collaboration with key personnel in Student Affairs and senior university administrators, has a rich array of experience, skills and knowledge. The expertise of faculty includes leadership, governance, student services, vocational education, community college issues, and issues related to individuals with disabilities. The faculty collaborates in program planning, and is actively involved in ongoing projects, research, writing, publications, grants, and local, national and international education efforts.

NATIONAL STANDARDS
Meets ACPA Professional Preparation Commission Standards: YES
Meets CAS Standards:
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APPLICATION AND ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

Master's Application To apply, a student must complete an application for admission to both the university and the Master’s program. Early application to the program is encouraged. Submit the university application available at www.csumentor.edu with fee to: Graduate Admissions San Diego State University 5500 Campanile Drive San Diego, CA 92182-8225

The following materials should be submitted as a complete package, directly to: Department of Administration, Rehabilitation & Postsecondary Education (ARPE) Interwork Institute Attention: Postsecondary Education Graduate Advisor 3590 Camino del Rio North San Diego, CA 92108-1716 Materials should include: • Two official transcripts (in sealed envelopes) • GRE test scores • Department application • Two letters of recommendation

CURRICULUM INFORMATION

Program Required Hours: Master's -  30 units

 

Master's Curriculum Core courses (6-9 units) include Educational Leadership, Introduction to Student Affairs, Theoretical Foundations of Student Affairs, Communication and Group Process, and a seminar on Critical Leadership Issues in Student Affairs.   Research courses (9 units) include a course on the procedures of conducting research, and two courses dedicated to a Student Affairs research program.   3 to 6 units of an applied internship   6 to 9 units of electives. Is a thesis required? No.

STUDENT DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION - Students in student affairs or higher education administration programs  (2003-2004):

	Total Number	# of Males	# of Females	# of Whites	# of Persons of Color
Master's	new program	na	na	na	na
	% of part-time students	% of full-time students	% of students enrolled in the program who also hold some form of financial assistance (graduate assistantship, fellowship, tuition waiver, scholarship)
Master's	na	na	na

PROGRAM FACULTY - Faculty members with areas of specialization and percentage of time devoted to the program.

Last modified 03/29/2007
Information submitted by: Gwen Nix

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