Directory of Graduate Programs in Student Affairs

GENERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION

Program name: Higher Education

College: College of Education

Department: Educational Psychology and Leadership

Degrees and Emphases: M.Ed. - Student Affairs, General Higher Education Administration

Tuition and Fees: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/studentbusinessservices

Contact Person:

Dr. Colette M Taylor
Texas Tech University
PO Box 41071 COE
Lubbock, TX 79409-1071

Phone: (806) 742-1997 x266
Fax: (806) 742-2179
e-mail: colette.taylor@ttu.edu

Web Page (URL) address: http://www.educ.ttu.edu/edhe

Degree first offered: 1993

Typical number of students admitted each year: 7-10

PROGRAM STATEMENT

The Higher Education Program is committed to excellence in:

preparing and supporting administrative leaders for post-secondary institutions,

generating and supporting research and

delivering public service to the field of higher education.

Therefore, graduate students and their educational development are a major priority of this program. A combination of academic rigor and experiential opportunities are the hallmarks of the program.

PROGRAM MISSION

The mission of the program is to prepare students for leadership roles in student affairs. This is accomplished by engaging students in classroom learning and practicum experiences. Expected outcomes of the program include knowledge of organizational structure, the ability to apply student development theory, and an appreciation for the historical roots of the student affairs profession.

PROGRAM UNIQUENESS

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

APPLICATION AND ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

GPA: 3.0-4.0

GRE

Personal

Two Letters of recommendation

Work experience

Admission to Graduate School

Deadline: April 1 for Fall Admission, October 15 for Spring

CURRICULUM INFORMATION

Program Required Hours: 39

Program Curriculum:

One COE Core

Two Research and Statistics

Seven Student Affairs Courses

One Internship/Practicum

Two 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
Total- Masters and Doctoral	75	37	48	68	7
	% 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- Masters and Doctoral	90	10	30

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

Dr. Colette M Taylor, Assistant Professor, Specialty – student affairs administration and community engagement; 100%
Dr. Stephanie Jones, Assistant Professor, Specialty – community college and distance learning; 100%
Dr. Stacy Jacob, Assistant Professor, Specialty – administration and college choice; 100%
Dr. Roy Rodriguez, Professor, Specialty – community college and higher education law; 100%
Dr. Valerie Paton, Associate Provost, 25%
Dr. Michael Shonrock, VP Student Affairs & Assoc. Professor, 25%

Last modified June 3, 2005
Information submitted by: Bonita K. Butner

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