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Saint Louis University's Master of Arts in Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration (HESAA) emphasizes the interplay of theory and practice in higher education.

The degree requires the completion of 33 credits of coursework and a comprehensive written examination. Students may choose one of two tracks for the M.A. in HESAA:

General Track
Disability Education Track

Curriculum Overview

The Master of Arts in Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration (HESAA) is a non-thesis program.

The general track prepares individuals for professional, entry-level and middle-management positions in academic, administrative, institutional, public policy and student affairs offices in two- and four-year colleges and universities, multi-campus systems, foundations and government agencies.

The disability education track is designed to prepare individuals for professional management positions in the field of higher education with a focus on disability education, disability services, inclusion and ability ally development, including the areas of academic and student affairs, enrollment management, administration and institutional policy. Students will take two courses in disability education for the Master of Arts degree and can add three additional courses to earn the Certificate in Disability Administration in Higher Education.

Careers

Graduates of SLU's master's program in higher education and student affairs administration work in many areas of student affairs, including enrollment management, advising and student development at two- and four-year institutions.