Student Affairs in Higher Education, Master of Arts in Education (145)
Department website: http://www.wku.edu/csa/
Program Coordinator
Aaron W. Hughey, aaron.hughey@wku.edu, (270) 745-4849
The Master of Arts in Education program in Student Affairs in Higher Education is designed to prepare students to obtain entry and mid-level student affairs professional positions. Through a theory-based and applications-oriented program, students gain skills and competencies necessary to succeed in a variety of student affairs and post-secondary settings. Program content covers three broad areas: theoretical foundations, professional practice, and administrative effectiveness. Students are provided opportunities to focus on specific student affairs functions that are consistent with their interests.
Program Faculty
Monica Burke
Aaron Hughey
Program Admission
Application deadlines are not applicable to the Student Affairs graduate program as students are admitted on an ongoing basis.
COMPLETE THE ADMISSIONS APPLICATION PROCESS
Instructions to complete the application process can be found at https://www.wku.edu/graduate/prospective_students/admission/degree_instructions.php. Note that your application will not be complete until Graduate Studies receives all required supporting documents.
The following materials should be submitted:
- Graduate Studies Application Form - requirements include a non-refundable application fee and official transcripts
- A Statement of Interest
- A background check
- Résumé
Once all the requested documents are received, your application is sent to the department for an admissions recommendation.
Graduate Studies Admission
Please refer to the admission section of this catalog for Graduate Studies admission requirements.
Program Requirements (36 hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| CNS 571 | Introduction to Student Affairs in Higher Education | 3 |
| CNS 574 | Student Development in Higher Education | 3 |
| CNS 577 | Counseling Concepts and Applications for Student Affairs Professionals | 3 |
| CNS 585 | Leadership and Administration in Student Affairs | 3 |
| CNS 589 | Group Dynamics in Student Affairs and Higher Education | 3 |
| CNS 594 | Research Methods in Student Affairs | 3 |
| CNS 595 | Internship | 6 |
| CNS 604 | Resource Management in Student Affairs and Higher Education | 3 |
| CNS 605 | Social and Cultural Diversity in Higher Education | 3 |
| CNS 610 | Assessment and Accountability in Student Affairs and Higher Education | 3 |
| CNS 670 | Parameters of Law in Student Affairs and Higher Education | 3 |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
All students must pass a final comprehensive examination. Comprehensive examinations are given in the fall, spring, and summer semesters. Students must meet the criteria established by the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences in order to be eligible to take the comprehensive examination.