MEd Higher Education and Student Affairs at University of South Carolina

Programme overview

Learn to effectively blend theory, research and best practices from coursework and supervised experiences to become a transformational leader in 21st-century higher education. Our renowned higher education and student affairs master’s program has a 50-year history of preparing entry and mid-level professionals for successful administrative careers in colleges and universities. Students have the unique opportunity to apply for serving as co-instructors for a section of the award-winning University 101 program.

Faculty: College of Education | Department: Leadership, Learning Design, and Inquiry | Duration: 15 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Columbia, SC, United States

What you will study

Courses emphasize topics related to the philosophy of higher education and student affairs, with an emphasis on social justice, student development and institutional administration. Learn to apply theory to practice, including conditions that facilitate student learning within contemporary trends and contexts. Engage in learning opportunities that advance your goals.

Career pathways

Potential careers include Educational Leader.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admissions (University of South Carolina Academic Bulletin): Admission decisions for the Higher Education and Student Affairs program are based on multiple indicators. The faculty of the Higher Education and Student Affairs Program make recommendations for admission to the Graduate School.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications are accepted for Fall, Spring and Summer terms; Fall applications open the prior September, Spring applications open in January and Summer applications open in May.

The graduate application fee is $50 per primary application, reinstated effective August 1, 2026. Deadlines are programme-specific. The Moore School of Business, the Arnold School of Public Health and the College of Nursing use their own applications; the Moore School charges an additional $50 application fee for graduate programmes.

Apply through the official page: https://www.sc.edu/admissions-at-sc/applications/index.php

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