Gilbert Brown, Program Director
Hill Hall, Room 302; Phone 417-836-5287
GilbertBrown@MissouriState.edu
Education.MissouriState.edu/SELPS/StudentAffairs
Program description
The Student Affairs program has been developed at Missouri State to meet the staffing needs of colleges and universities throughout the nation. Our goal is the development of individuals to successfully enter the field of student affairs administration in higher education. Individuals who participate in this program will have both a theoretical understanding of the history and traditions of higher education, and the practical experience needed to address current issues which face campuses in the 21st Century.
Program admission requirements
In addition to the Graduate College admission requirements, the Student Affairs in Higher Education (SAHE) MS program requires the following:
- A grade point average of at least 2.75 on a 4.00 scale, OR at least a 2.75 grade point average on a 4.00 scale for the last 60 hours of academic course work.
Prospective students who intend to pursue full-time graduate study in the SAHE program are required to obtain a graduate assistantship. A grade point average of at least 3.00 on a 4.00 scale, OR at least a 3.00 grade point average on a 4.00 scale for the last 60 hours of academic coursework is required.
Applicants for whom English is a second language are required to submit scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Minimum scores of 550 on the paper-based or a comparable score of 213 on the computer-based TOEFL are required for admission.
Required Application Materials
To apply to the SAHE program, the following materials must be submitted via GradCAS:
- Application to MSU’s SAHE program, including application fee.
- Official transcripts from all previously attended institutions of higher education.
- Missouri State University undergraduates do not need to request official transcripts.
- Statement of purpose
- Your written personal statement (minimum of 300 words) should describe your professional and/or personal goals, discuss how the degree will contribute to those goals, and indicate the experiences that have prepared you for graduate study in student affairs.
- Resume or curriculum vita (CV)
- Three letters of recommendation
- These letter should be written by individuals familiar with your academic abilities and professional potential.
Applicants for whom English is a second language are required to submit scores on the Test of English as a Foreign
Standards
The program follows the Council for Advancement of Academic Standards in Higher Education (CAS) and meets the College Student Educators International (ACPA) and Student Affairs in Higher Education (NASPA) respectively Professional Preparation Commission and the Graduate Program Directory.
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