The M.S. in Student Affairs in Higher Education (SAHE) program is designed for students seeking careers in student affairs and higher education administration in a college setting. The curriculum is taught by faculty who are both scholars and practitioners. Topics of study include:
- Theories, assessments, and evaluations related to student affairs practice
- Cross-cultural and diversity issues within the context of higher education
- How diverse student learning, developmental theory, and research are relevant to students' education and development
- Current issues and practices in the student affairs profession
A central component of the SAHE program is engaging in intentionally reflective practice as a foundational skill necessary for effective practice in student affairs. This is both a process and an outcome such that reflection-on-action happens in the program to develop practitioner-scholars who can effectively reflect-in-action. The degree is offered in two formats: in-person on CSU's main campus and through CSU Online. Students may take additional credits beyond the required amount to strengthen their learning experiences.
For more information on this program, please contact:
Alex C. Lange, Ph.D. (they/them)
Assistant Professor
Program Coordinator, MS in Student Affairs in Higher Education
School of Education
College of Health and Human Sciences
Office: 970-491-8523
242 Education Building
Students interested in graduate work should refer to the Graduate and Professional Bulletin.
Effective Fall 2023
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Foundations in Student Affairs & Higher Education Administration: | ||
| EDHE 660 | Financial Management in Student Affairs | 2 |
| EDHE 670 | Foundations and Trends in Student Affairs | 3 |
| EDHE 672 | Ethical and Practical Issues-Student Affairs | 2 |
| EDHE 676 | Organizational Behavior and Campus Ecology | 3 |
| EDHE 677 | Law in Student Affairs | 3 |
| Individuals and Systems: | ||
| EDHE 661 | Inclusive University | 3 |
| EDHE 673 | Student Development Theory | 3 |
| EDUC 502 | Human Relations in Education | 3 |
| Assessment, Evaluation, and Research: | ||
| EDRM 600 | Introduction to Research Methods | 3 |
| EDRM 667 | Student Affairs Assessment and Evaluation | 3 |
| Culminating Experiences: | ||
| EDHE 678 | Capstone in Higher Education Administration | 3 |
| EDUC 686A | Practicum: Administration | 2 |
| EDRM 699 | Thesis | 6 |
| Program Total Credits: | 39 | |
A minimum of 39 credits are required to complete this program.
Effective Fall 2023
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Foundations in Student Affairs & Higher Education Administration | ||
| EDHE 660 | Financial Management in Student Affairs | 2 |
| EDHE 670 | Foundations and Trends in Student Affairs | 3 |
| EDHE 672 | Ethical and Practical Issues-Student Affairs | 2 |
| EDHE 676 | Organizational Behavior and Campus Ecology | 3 |
| EDHE 677 | Law in Student Affairs | 3 |
| Individuals and Systems | ||
| EDHE 661 | Inclusive University | 3 |
| EDHE 673 | Student Development Theory | 3 |
| EDUC 502 | Human Relations in Education | 3 |
| Assessment, Evaluation, and Research | ||
| EDRM 600 | Introduction to Research Methods | 3 |
| EDRM 667 | Student Affairs Assessment and Evaluation | 3 |
| Culminating Experiences | ||
| EDHE 678 | Capstone in Higher Education Administration | 3 |
| EDUC 686A | Practicum: Administration | 2 |
| Program Total Credits: | 33 | |
A minimum of 33 credits are required to complete this program.
For more information, please visit Requirements for All Graduate Degrees in the Graduate and Professional Bulletin.
Summary of Procedures for the Master's and Doctoral Degrees
NOTE: Each semester the Graduate School publishes a schedule of deadlines. Deadlines are available on the Graduate School website. Students should consult this schedule whenever they approach important steps in their careers.
Forms are available online.
| Step | Due Date |
|---|---|
| 1. Application for admission (online) | Six months before first registration |
| 2. Diagnostic examination when required | Before first registration |
| 3. Appointment of advisor | Before first registration |
| 4. Selection of graduate committee | Before the time of fourth regular semester registration |
| 5. Filing of program of study (GS Form 6) | Before the time of fourth regular semester registration |
| 6. Preliminary examination (Ph.D. and PD) | Two terms prior to final examination |
| 7. Report of preliminary examination (GS Form 16) - (Ph.D. and PD) | Within two working days after results are known |
| 8. Changes in committee (GS Form 9A) | When change is made |
| 9. Application for Graduation (GS Form 25) | Refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School Website |
| 9a. Reapplication for Graduation (online) | Failure to graduate requires Reapplication for Graduation (online) for the next time term for which you are applying |
| 10. Submit thesis or dissertation to committee | At least two weeks prior to the examination or at the discretion of the graduate committee |
| 11. Final examination | Refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School Website |
| 12. Report of final examination (GS Form 24) | Within two working days after results are known; refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School website |
| 13. Submit a signed Thesis/Dissertation Submission Form (GS Form 30) to the Graduate School and Submit the Survey of Earned Doctorates (Ph.D. only) prior to submitting the electronic thesis/dissertation | Refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School website. |
| 14. Submit the thesis/dissertation electronically | Refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School website |
| 15. Graduation | Ceremony information is available from the Graduate School website |