<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>Foundational theories, administrative models, and current issues relating to student affairs are at the core of Student Affairs concentration studies in Purdue Global's online Master of Science in Higher Education program. In concentration courses, you could have the opportunity to study student development theories, student services program development, crisis management, student health and wellness, assessing student programs, and student affairs delivery in both on-campus and virtual environments. Core classes address the history of educational institutions, organizational structures of higher learning institutions, diversity and inclusion in higher education, and regulations and legalities in higher education institutions. Within the concentration curriculum, you can choose between a 120-hour hands-on internship in a higher education setting or a course that focuses on preparing you for roles as department or department chair, dean, or assistant dean. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>As a candidate for this MS in Higher Education program, you should have already earned a bachelor's degree and might already be employed in the education field. You must declare an area of concentration at enrollment. You should possess strong leadership and decision-making skills, as postsecondary administrators must manage staff and make decisions regarding facilities management, budgeting, and policies. Applicants to Purdue Global should have a high school diploma or GED; some programs may have additional requirements. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>You must earn a total of 50 quarter credits for this master's degree program. This total reflects 30 credits in core coursework and 20 credits in the student affairs concentration. </p> <p><u>Core Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>HE510</td><td> Foundations of Higher Education</td></tr> <tr><td>HE520</td><td> Higher Education Laws and Regulations</td></tr> <tr><td>HE530</td><td> Higher Education Organization and Governance</td></tr> <tr><td>HE540</td><td> Multiculturalism and Diversity in Higher Education</td></tr> <tr><td>HE550</td><td> Higher Education Finance</td></tr> <tr><td>IX540</td><td> Research Methods</td></tr> </table><p><u>Student Affairs Concentration Requirements</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>HE551</td><td> Student Affairs Foundation and Philosophy</td></tr> <tr><td>HE553</td><td> Current Issues in Student Affairs in Higher Education</td></tr> <tr><td>HE555</td><td> Student Affairs Administration in Ground and Virtual Environments</td></tr> <tr><td>HE594<br /> HE511<br /></td><td> Student Affairs Internship<br /> <b>OR</b> <br /> Departmental and Divisional Leadership</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>After meeting all requirements of the Master of Science in Higher Education with a concentration in Student Affairs program, you could explore administrative opportunities in public or private colleges or universities. You might coordinate student housing, oversee student mentoring programs, manage student activities, and provide information to students regarding financial aid, academic progress, and admissions. </p> <p>Job titles specific to your studies in this MS in Higher Education program include: </p> <ul><li>Student housing coordinator </li><li>Director of student affairs </li><li>Senior academic counselor </li><li>Student activities program coordinator </li></ul><h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>In some cases, the highest levels of administrative responsibilities in a collegiate environment could require a doctorate; if this is your career goal, you might enter a relevant program after earning the MS degree in Higher Education - Student Affairs. Doctoral studies are likely to focus on research methodologies, advanced student development theories, student affairs administration, organizational behavior, and student learning. </p> <p>Relevant doctoral degree programs include: </p> <ul><li>Ph.D. in Student Affairs in Higher Education </li><li>Ph.D. in Educational Studies - Higher Education and Student Affairs </li><li>Ph.D. in Higher Education, Student Affairs, &amp; International Education Policy - Student Affairs</li></ul>