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Program Requirements

University and College Student Affairs Administration Track

This Track provides graduate administrative science students with both academic and applied backgrounds in the administration of university or college student affairs.  The Track addresses the history, theories, administrative practices and research in the area of post secondary student affairs with special emphasis on leadership and management skills. The University and College Student Affairs Administrative Track should be of interest to students pursuing a career in the leadership of university offices, such as registrar, admissions, diversity, international programs, student career placement, financial aid, campus life, student residents, among others.

   

Core

  
MAS 510 Introduction to Administrative Science 3cr
MAS 520 Communication for Administrators 3cr
MAS 540 Diversity in the Organization 3cr
MAS 560 Conflict Management in the Organization 3cr
MAS 580 Human Resources Management 3cr
MAS 610 Professional Ethics 3cr
   

Student Affairs Administration Cognate

  
MAS 585 Foundations of American University/College Student Affairs Administration 3cr
MAS 590 Enrollment Management and Student Services 3cr
MAS 600 Contemporary University/College Student Development 3cr
MAS 605 University Student Affairs Practicum 3cr
   

Advanced Administration
(Choose two of the following four courses)

  
MAS 625 Research Methods 3cr
MAS 630 Organizational Finance 3cr
MAS 640 Administrative Leadership 3cr
MAS 660 Administrative and Labor Law 3cr
    Total Credits 36crs

 

Please also refer to the College Catalog for course descriptions and additional information on the Master of Arts Administrative Science program.