SEATTLE UNIVERSITY MASTER'S PROGRAM

GENERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION

Program name: M.A., M.Ed. in Student Development Administration

College: College of Education

Department: Department of Professional Studies

Degrees and Emphases:M.A., M.Ed. – Student Development Administration

Tuition and Fees:
http://www.seattleu.edu/services/financialservices/tuition.asp

All students are eligible to apply for Graduate Assistantships: http://www.seattleu.edu/studentdevelopment/file_category.aspx?ID=6

Contact Persons:

Jeremy Stringer, Ph.D.
Seattle University, 901 12th Avenue
P.O. Box 222000
Seattle, WA 98122-1090

Phone: (206) 296-6061 or
(206) 296-6170
Fax: (206) 296-2053
e-mail: stringer@seattleu.edu

Web Page (URL) address:
http://www.seattleu.edu/coe/sda/

Degree first offered: 1994 (master's)

Typical number of students admitted each year: 25 (master's)

PROGRAM STATEMENT

Seattle University’s master’s program is designed for those who want to work with college students outside of the formal classroom. Creative educators are needed in all post-secondary institutions throughout the United States and increasingly in other countries. Nationally recognized for its “education of the whole person,” this program fosters understanding student diversity, ethics and values, and the ability to adapt to specific educational environments.

PROGRAM MISSION

Seattle University’s program in Student Development Administration prepares students to meet the needs of changing student populations, develop techniques for fostering diversity in the college setting, and evaluate, develop and affirm individual leadership skills and values. It prepares students to serve as vice presidents or deans for student affairs and services, and as administrators for a wide range of departments: from admissions, career development, student housing, and academic advising, to financial aid, activities, sports, and advising international students and students of color.

PROGRAM UNIQUENESS

Through a combination of close connections with educators both on and off campus, course work, independent study, and clinical internships/assistantships designed to enhance ethical decision-making, research and inquiry skills, and opportunities to explore leadership for a just and humane world, the SDA program is preparing educators for a variety of roles at both two and four year colleges and universities. Seattle University is the largest independent university in the Pacific Northwest. Seattle University hosts a bright undergraduate student body comprising 45% students of color, from 47 states and 76 nations; thus, graduate students in the SDA program work with a diverse population of students. Located in the economic and cultural center of the Northwest, Seattle’s location enables it to offer internships at over 20 colleges and universities within easy communicating distance of the campus. In addition, students are eligible for a variety of assistantships, 80-90% of which are outside of residence life.

NATIONAL STANDARDS
Meets ACPA Professional Preparation Commission Standards: YES
 Meets CAS Standards: YES
Other/Comments:

APPLICATION AND ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

CURRICULUM INFORMATION

Program Required Hours: 51 credit hours

Program Curriculum:

Degree requirements and course descriptions are available in Seattle University’s Graduate Bulletin of Information (http://www.seattleu.edu/home/learning_teaching/bulletins_of_information/)

Graduate Project (required for M.A.)

Electives:

Is a thesis required? No

STUDENT DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION - Students in student affairs or higher education administration programs  (2005-2006):

 
Total Number
# of Males 
# of Females 
# of Whites 
# of Persons of Color
Total 59 9 50 47 12
 
% 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)
Total
31 69 58

PROGRAM FACULTY (Name, title, typical number of coursed taught annully, interests)

Dr. Sue Saunders, Ph.D. Program coordinator for the master’s program 100%

Name Title Number of Courses Taught Interests
Jeremy Stringer, Ph.D. Director and Associate Professor 3 international student affairs, technology and leadership.
Bridget Turner Kelly, Ph.D. Assistant Professor 3 multicultural competency of student affairs professionals as well as ways higher education can be a more and welcoming environment for all students, staff and faculty
Erin Swezey, M.A., M.P.S. Adjunct Professor, Internship Program Coordinator and Co-Director of Magis Alumni Program 3 Jesuit education and professional identity development
Robert D Kelly, Ph.D. Vice President for Student Development 1 administrative ethical decision-making and the ways in which college students’ experiences with diversity prepare them for active citizenship and leadership
Nancy Gerou, Ed.D. Assistant Vice President for Student Development, Graduate Assistantship Coordinator   sports, recreation and higher education administration

 

Last modified December 12, 2006
Information submitted by: Bridget Kelly

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