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Master of Education in Student Personnel Administration in Higher Education
The M.Ed. in Student Personnel Administration in Higher Education prepares entry-level college student educators to implement holistic, transformative, and integrated learning experiences in colleges, universities, and other postsecondary settings. In preparation for careers in college student personnel administration, graduate learners complete a minimum of 42 credits in foundational studies, professional studies, assessment and research, and a coherent sequence of supporting courses. The 42-credit requirement also includes an internship in college student personnel administration. Graduates may select supporting courses for an emphasis on adult learning.
A.Foundational Studies (9 hours)
CUI 601 - Foundations of College Student Personnel Administration (3)
CUI 661 - Higher Education in the U.S. (3)
One of the following:
ELC 604 - Moral Dimensions of Education (3)
ELC 661 - Ethics in Education (3)
ELC 696 - Philosophies in Education (3)
B.Professional Studies (18 hours)
CUI 602 - Theoretical Foundations of Higher Learning (3)
CED 603 - The American College Student (3)
CUI 606 - Administration in Higher Education (3)
CUI 662 - Curriculum in Higher Education (3) or CUI 600 - The Community College
CUI 627 - Enrollment Management (3)
One course in learning interventions, selected in consultation with advisor, such as
CUI 663 - Planning Programs in Postsecondary Education (3)
CUI 625 - Academic Advising and Retention in Higher Education (3)
C.Assessment and Research (3 hours)
ERM 604 - Methods of Educational Research (3)
D.Internship (3 hours)
CUI 690 -Internship in Higher Education (3)
E.Supporting courses (9 hours)
Degree candidates should select a coherent sequence of courses in consultation with the advisor.
F.Comprehensive Examination
Admissions Information
Application materials must be submitted either online or in print to the Graduate School. For information on general graduate admissions, cost of attendance, and frequently asked questions, visit the Graduate Admissions site, here.
To receive an application, please contact the Graduate School at (336) 334-4885 or by email at inquiries@uncg.edu.
Specific information on admissions in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction are below.
- All materials should be submitted to the Graduate School, not the Department of Curriculum and Instruction.
- Applicants should obtain an application from the Graduate School. Online application is also available. The application fee is $45.
- Two official transcripts are required from every college and university where the applicant previously completed nine hours or more of course work.
- Three recommendations (forms enclosed in application packet) are also required and should be submitted in sealed envelopes to the Graduate School.
- A Residency Statement is required for applicants claiming North Carolina residency.
- Applicants must take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and submit their test scores to the Graduate School. GRE scores must be no more than five years old.
- Applicants are required to submit a two to four page personal statement and a copy of an updated resume. The personal statement should articulate specific reasons for pursuing a graduate degree in student personnel administration in higher education.
- We admit M.Ed. students once a year. Applications for 2007 are due before April 10.
Contact information:
Dr. David Franklin Ayers Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator dfayers@uncg.edu 308 Curry Building UNCG School of EducationAdditional Information on Student Personnel Administraiton
For more information about careers in student affairs, please explore the following links:
American College Personnel Association
ACPA Information on Graduate Preparation Programs
National Association of Student Personnel Administrators
Commission on Preparation Programs
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*Note – Information in the Graduate Bulletin supercedes any information provided on this website. This information is subject to change without notice.