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Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration
Department Of Educational Administration And Counseling
Dr. I. Sue Shepard, Chairperson, (573) 651-2137
Graduate Program Coordinator: Dr. Jennifer Hart
(573) 651-2430, E-mail: jhart@semo.edu
Admission Requirements
Candidates for degrees in higher education administration are required to meet admission standards that go beyond the basic requirements of the Graduate School. These additional requirements are delineated as follows:
Full Admission
- Applicants who qualify for full admission to a graduate program must present the following credentials:
- The applicant must have taken the verbal and analytic components of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Full admission will be contingent upon the applicant having achieved scores at the 50th percentile or above on these components of the GRE.
- The applicant must have achieved an undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 2.75.
- The applicant must submit three letters of recommendation from college or university faculty or primary employers attesting to her or his competence.
- The credentials for each applicant for admission will be reviewed by an admissions committee composed of faculty from the program area in which a degree is sought. After having reviewed the applicant's credentials, the admissions committee may recommend full admission, denial of admission, or probationary admission.
- An applicant having the prerequisite GPA of 2.75 may be given Graduate School admission prior to completion of all steps in the admission process. Under these circumstances, the applicant may take up to 6 hours of credit while completing all the steps in the admission process as indicated previously. Admission to a program must be achieved during the interval in which the applicant is completing these 6 hours.
- The program admission process must be completed within one calendar year. Failure to do so will result in reclassification as a non-degree student. Reinstatement to degree-seeking status will require a new application for admission. Courses taken prior to full admission will not necessarily be accepted toward meeting degree requirements.
Probationary Admission
Probationary admission will be considered by an admissions committee in a program area under the following conditions:
- When the GRE scores are below the 50th percentile. The admissions committee may assess the strengths and weaknesses of an applicant and may recommend alternatives or a course of remedial action which will be designed to enable the student to demonstrate competence to complete a graduate program.
- When the GPA is below 2.75. If the applicant presents a GPA that is between 2.5 and 2.749, or if the applicant has achieved a GPA of 3.0 during the last 60 hours of undergraduate work, the admissions committee may take the following course of action: The student may be permitted to take up to 9 hours in the program area and will be required to achieve a grade of no less than "B" in this 9 hours of work. The student who meets the criterion for performance will be awarded full admission status.
Appeals Process
Applicants who are denied admission will have the opportunity to appeal to the College of Education Graduate Appeals Committee, which will be comprised of one representative from each program area offering a graduate program.
Application For Candidacy
An Application for Candidacy must be submitted to the program coordinator after 12 hours of coursework applicable for the degree have been completed. Eligibility to file for candidacy requires a 3.25 GPA on program related courses. Advancement to candidacy signifies full admission to the program.
Graduate Paper/Thesis
The student has a choice of writing a thesis and taking an oral exam, or writing a graduate paper and taking comprehensive exams. If a student chooses the thesis option, thesis credit hours may be substituted for one or two electives from the optional area of focus (higher education administration, higher education counseling, or higher education athletic administration). Graduate papers must be completed the semester before graduation. Work closely with your paper advisor. For more information, refer to the "General Information" chapter.
Graduation Requirement
The student must attain an overall GPA of 3.25 in order to graduate from the program.
Core Course Requirements
The program in higher education administration consists of a minimum of 36 credit hours, 21 of which must be in courses focused on higher education administration. Options are provided within the program for students who wish to focus solely on higher education administration, higher education counseling, or higher education athletic administration.
Electives for Higher Education Administration Focus
Electives for Higher Education Counseling Focus
Electives for Higher Education Athletic Administration Focus
Course Descriptions
PY571: Introductory Behavioral Statistics
An introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics used in the reporting of educational and psychological research. (3 credit hours)
GR691: Methods of Research: Qualitative and Quantitative Designs
Designed to prepare students to understand, interpret, evaluate, and design qualitative and quantitative research as well as develop the ability to select and use appropriate research methods. (3 credit hours)
EA620: Foundations of Higher Education I: The Context
An overview of higher education. Exploration of the historical development of higher education; the philosophical aspects; current functions, issues and participants; and considerations related to the future status of higher education institutions. (3 credit hours)
EA622: Foundations in Higher Education II: Leadership
A study of leadership, planning, public policy, and organizational change as it applies to effective administration in higher education. (3 credit hours)
EA623: Principles and Practices in Higher Education
Principles and Practices in Higher Education. An introduction to theory and scholarship on the structure of colleges and universities, their administration, and organizational behavior. Topics include organizational theory, governance, re-structuring, and management. (3 credit hours)
EA624: Theories of Collegiate Student Development
A study and application of developmental theory as it relates to the higher education student, the higher education environment, and the interaction between student and environment. Prerequisite: Admission to the program or permission of instructor. (3 credit hours)
EA626: Introduction to Student Personnel
The intent of this course is to provide a comprehensive introduction to the field of student personnel and its role within American higher education. A related goal is to help students develop a broad foundation for subsequent study, practice, and research strategies may be added. (3 credit hours)
EA628: Teaching in Higher Education
This course provides an overview of the major issues in higher education and methods of instruction in college teaching through the use of experiential learning, lecture, collaborative activities, readings, and discussion. The intent for this course is to provide practical knowledge of designing instruction and to develop skills that will enhance college teaching. (3 credit hours)
EA629: Internship in Higher Education
The intent of this course is to integrate professional practice, theory, and ethical standards within a supervised higher education administration setting. (3-6 credit hours)
EA638: Women in Higher Education
This course is designed to introduce students to the issues that are central to women students, faculty, and staff in higher education. Students will also become familiar with feminist theory and scholarship, as it relates to women in higher education. (3 credit hours)
A written report based upon investigation of some subject or the completion of a creative project. See Thesis Plan for additional information. (3 credit hours)
EA695: Thesis. Second semester. (3 credit hours)
Designed to provide the prospective counselor with knowledge and understanding of the nature and needs of clients at different developmental levels, normal and abnormal human behavior, personality theory and learning theory. Counseling interventions for specific problem areas will be stressed. Prerequisite: CP610 or permission of instructor. (3 credit hours)
CP613: Social and Cultural Aspects of Counseling
This course provides a study of social changes and trends in sex roles stereotyping, societal subgroups, and different lifestyles. Attention is given to how stereotyping has influenced counselors' judgments in counseling different populations. Prerequisite: CP610 or permission of instructor. (3 credit hours)
Provides an understanding of the philosophic bases of the counseling processes. It focuses on the application of counseling theories and skills, emphasizing the analysis of the student’s own counseling style and performance. The student will explore self as performing the role of counselor, counselee and observer of the counseling process. The student will learn facilitating skills to bring about change for counselees, honoring diversity and multiculturalism. Prerequisite(s): CP-610 Counseling Orientation and Ethics, and CP-612 Counseling Theories or Permission of the instructor. (3 credit hours)
The first course of a two-course sequence where emphasis is placed on supervised practice with clients in a selected community agency, school, college counseling center or other appropriate setting. 100 hours on-site. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. (3 credit hours)
SM540: Legal Aspects of Sport and Physical Activity
This course is designed to introduce the student to the various legal principles applicable to the sport industry. Prerequisite: Senior or graduate standing or permission of instructor. (3 credit hours)
SM570: Management and Leadership in Sport Organizations
This course will provide students with the opportunity to understand and apply contemporary management concepts to the operations of sport organizations. (3 credit hours)
SM612: Topics, Issues and Trends in Sport
Directed study of special topics, issues and trends in sport through seminar. Prerequisite: Six hours of graduate credit in Athletic Administration or permission of instructor. (3 credit hours)
SM655: Design and Operations of Sport Related Facilities
Prepares the prospective and practicing athletic administrator in the design and operations of sport related facilities. Prerequisite: PE460 or permission of instructor. (3 credit hours)
See "Graduate Course Listings" for a complete list of graduate courses and descriptions.
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