MA Higher Education and Student Development
The Higher Education and Student Development program at George Mason University prepares students for positions in higher education administration, student development, non-profit higher education associations, and government organizations.
Duration
1 year
Starting Date
August
Tuition Fee
$ 1,431 per credit
Location
Fairfax, United States
About the programme
Today’s higher education professionals are required to address both the needs of incoming traditionally aged students, as well as those of older students returning for a degree and special populations.
The wide range of student backgrounds in the current complex context requires a holistic approach to college student development.
Key Features
The Higher Education and Student Development program at George Mason University will prepare future higher education leaders who understand higher education in the digital age, student development, multicultural and diverse populations, program development, professionalism, and learning assessment.
This multidisciplinary program offers both thesis and project capstone options and is full and part-time student friendly. Alumni hold positions in areas such as career development, academic advising, assessment, facilities management, admissions, and residence life.
Courses include:
- Cultural Pluralism in Higher Education
- Research Methods in Higher Education
- Finance and Fiscal Management in Higher Education
- Organization and Administration of Student Affairs
- The Contemporary College Student
- Student Development Theory
- Practicum
- Higher Education in the Digital Age