Higher Education and Student Affairs (M.A.E.) Concentration in College Student Personnel Affairs
Jubilee Hall
CHDCM@shu.edu
shu.edu/academics/mae-higher-education-student-affairs-index
Program Code: EC_HRSA_MAE (Concentration: HCSP)
The M.A.E. programs in Higher Education prepare students for careers working in colleges and universities. The Department offers one M.A.E. program in Higher Education, which has two concentrations.
There are two possible concentrations for the M.A.E in Higher Education and Student Affairs: College Student Personnel Affairs and General Administration. While admissions and non-course requirements are the same for both concentrations in the program, they differ in the curricular offerings and outcomes for students after graduation.
The concentration in College Student Personnel Affairs prepares practitioners for positions in student affairs administration at the postsecondary level.
Admissions Requirements
To be considered for admission, applicants are required to submit the following materials:
- Online application and application fee
- Official transcript(s) from all institutions attended, including an earned Bachelor's-level degree (cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 preferred)
- Letters of recommendation (2) from academic and/or professional references
- Personal statement outlining personal and professional goals
- Resume/Curriculum vitae
Application Deadline
The program accepts applications on a rolling basis throughout the year. Priority application review for each semester include:
- Fall entry - March 15
- Spring entry - October 15
- Summer entry - March 15
Additional applications are considered following the priority review on a space-available basis.
A decision regarding complete applications are generally made approximately six (6) weeks after the priority deadline. If a student is accepted, but classes are full, the student is automatically placed on a waiting list for the next year, or for the upcoming session, as openings become available.
Program Details
Internship
The internship component prepares graduate students to manage various roles in student affairs administration and other functional areas at the postsecondary level through the opportunity to gain practical experience in higher education. This three-credit course includes internship participation, faculty advisement, and portfolio development. Additionally, preparation is required before course registration to ensure internship approval. The student is responsible for researching and securing the semester-long internship. Each student is required to complete approximately 150-180 hours of on-site internship work (10-12 hours/ per week). Due to the complexities within the higher education environment, each student is required to develop goals and objectives specific to his/her internship experience and initial expectations. These goals and objectives will serve as the structure for internship responsibility growth and the starting point for various writing assignments required throughout the course.
The M.A.E. program in Higher Education and Student Affairs, with a concentration in College Student Personnel Affairs prepares practitioners for positions in student affairs administration at the postsecondary level.
Course Requirements
Students must complete a minimum of 30-credit hours, as listed below. Credits earned from other institutions or other programs at Seton Hall cannot be transferred and applied to the 30 credit requirement.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| I. Core | ||
| ELMP 6102 | American College Student | 3 |
| ELMP 6103 | College Student Affairs Admin | 3 |
| ELMP 7763 | Education Law | 3 |
| ELMP 8981 | Admin Intern Part I | 3 |
| ELMP 9993 | Org and Govern-Higher Ed | 3 |
| ELMP 9997 | Hist Devel Amer Higher Ed | 3 |
| Subtotal | 18 | |
| II. Foundations | ||
| Select three of the following: | 9 | |
| Counseling Skills | ||
| Psychology-Human Devl | ||
| Policy Analysis-Admin Pol-Econ | ||
| Diversity in Higher Education | ||
| Interdisc Stu-Admin | ||
| Admin Intern Part II | ||
| Ldship Inst Admin and Sup | ||
| Finan Adm High Ed | ||
| Organ and Admin Jr Comm Coll | ||
| Subtotal | 9 | |
| III. Research | ||
| ELMP 8891 | Dir Research Admin Supervision | 3 |
| Subtotal | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
Plan of Study
Requirements for the program are outlined in the "Requirements" tab of this Catalogue. This Planner tab offers a sample semester-by-semester model schedule which accounts for historical course availability. For timely completion of the program, students must routinely meet with their assigned academic adviser to carefully plan their schedule based on available courses.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| ELMP 6103 | College Student Affairs Admin | 3 |
| ELMP 9997 | Hist Devel Amer Higher Ed | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ELMP 9993 | Org and Govern-Higher Ed | 3 |
| ELMP 6102 | American College Student | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| ELMP 7763 | Education Law | 3 |
| ELMP 8981 | Admin Intern Part I | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| ELMP 8891 | Dir Research Admin Supervision | 3 |
| Foundations Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Foundations Elective | 3 | |
| Foundations Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
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