Higher Education and Student Development, MA at George Mason University

Programme overview

The program prepares students for positions in higher education administration, student development, non-profit higher education associations, and government organizations. Today's higher education professionals are required to address both the needs of incoming traditionally aged students, as well as those of older students returning for a degree and special populations. The wide range of student backgrounds in the current complex context requires a holistic approach to college student development.

Faculty: College of Humanities and Social Sciences | Duration: 33 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Fairfax, VA, United States

What you will study

Total 33 credits. Curriculum courses listed include Introduction to Higher Education; History of Higher Education; Higher Education Assessment and Research; College Students Today; Practicum; Higher Education Internship.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants to all graduate programs at George Mason University must meet the admission standards and application requirements for graduate study as specified in Graduate Admissions . For specific information, see Application Requirements and Deadlines on the departmental website.

Graduate applicants pay a non-refundable $75 application fee. Application deadlines and requirements differ by programme and are listed on each programme's page.

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