Calendars   

Please note that the online calendar does not always match up with the on-campus calendar.  Also, course sequences are subject to change, so continue to refer to the calendar for your cohort.  For course descriptions, refer to the SAA course descriptions in the Graduate Catalog.  You can also refer to the Timetable

 

On-Campus Sequence
2011-2013 Online Cohort
2012-2014 Online Cohort
2013-2015 Online Cohort
Example Online Three-Year Plan Sequence
Spring 2013 720 Course Descriptions; visit the Timetable for class dates.
2013-2015 SAA at UW-RF

 

On-Campus Course Sequence

Fall 1 – 10 credits
SAA 700 Professional Practice in Student Affairs – 1 credit
SAA 702 Student Development Theory
SAA 705 History of Higher Education
SAA 708 Diversity in Higher Education

Spring 1 – 13 credits              
SAA 704 Leadership in Higher Education
SAA 710 Administration in Higher Education
SAA 720 Special Topics - 1 credit *
SAA 761 Applied Research
                 
SAA 781 Internship
(may be earned via a graduate assistantship)                      

Fall 2 – 10 credits                   
SAA 706 Helping Relationships & Crisis Management – 1 credit
SAA 730 Legal Aspects of Student Affairs
SAA 780 Applied Research Project I or SAA 799 Thesis
             
SAA 781 Internship
                

Spring 2 – 10 credits              
SAA 720 Special Topics - 1 credit *            
SAA 745 University Finance & Governance                 
SAA 790 Capstone                  
SAA 780 Applied Project II or SAA 799 Thesis

 

2011-2013 Online Cohort Course Sequence

Summer 1: 2011 -- 7 credits
SAA 700    Professional Practice in Student Affairs (May 9th – June 25th)

SAA 701   
Student Affairs & Technology (May 9th – June 25th)
SAA 702    Student Development Theory (June 27th – August 13th)

Fall 1: 2011 – 6 credits
SAA 704    Leadership in Higher Education (Sept. 6th – Oct. 22nd)
SAA 708    Diversity in Higher Education (Oct. 24th – Dec. 10th)

Spring 1: 2012 -- 6 credits
SAA 705   
History of Higher Education (Jan. 9th-Feb. 24th)
SAA 730    Legal Aspects of Student Affairs (Feb 27th – April 13th)

Summer 2: 2012 -- 7 credits
SAA 706    Helping Relationships & Crisis Management (May 7th –Aug. 10th)
SAA 761    Applied Research (May 7th - June 22nd)
SAA 710    
Administration in Higher Education (June 25th - Aug. 10th)

Fall 2: 2012 – 7-10 credits
SAA 720    Special Topics (Sept. 4th - Dec. 7th)
SAA 745    University Finance and Governance (Oct. 22nd – Dec. 7th)
SAA 780    Applied Research Project  (Sept. 4th – Dec. 7th)
SAA 781    Internship. Students are required to complete an internship experience in a student affairs setting for a minimum of 210 hours during a semester period. Students may request a "waiver" for SAA 781 if they have worked in a student affairs position in a higher education setting for a minimum of one academic year (or equivalent). Students who must complete the Internship may do so anytime after completing the first three semesters of coursework. Students are responsible for securing the internship and should contact the SAA Program Director for more information about this process. 

Spring 2: 2013 -- 7 credits
SAA 720    Special Topics (Jan. 14th – March 1st or March 4th - April 19th)
SAA 780    Applied Research Project (Jan. 14th -March 1st)
SAA 790    Capstone (Jan. 14th – March 1st)

Commencement: tentatively Saturday, May 18th

 

2012-2014 Online Cohort Course Sequence

Summer 1: 2012 -- 7 credits

SAA 700    Professional Practice in Student Affairs (May 7th – June 22nd)
SAA 701   
Student Affairs & Technology (May 7th – June 22nd)
SAA 702    Student Development Theory (June 25th – August 13th)

Fall 1: 2012 – 6 credits

SAA 704    Leadership in Higher Education (Sept. 4th – Oct. 19th)
SAA 708    Diversity in Higher Education (Oct. 22nd – Dec. 7th)

Spring 1: 2013 -- 7 credits

SAA 705    History of Higher Education (Jan. 14th - Mar. 1st)
SAA 730    Legal Aspects of Student Affairs (Mar. 4th – April 19th)
SAA 720    Special Topics (Jan. 14th - Mar. 1st or Mar. 4th - April 19th)

Summer 2: 2013 -- 7 credits

SAA 706    Helping Relationships & Crisis Management (May 13th –Jun 28th)
SAA 761    Applied Research (May 13th  - Aug 16th)

SAA 780
    Applied Research Project  (May 13th – Aug 16th)

Fall 2: 2013 – 6 -9 credits

SAA 745     University Finance and Governance (Oct 21st - Dec 6th)
SAA 780     Applied Research Project - 3 credits (Sep 3rd - Dec 6th)
SAA 781     Internship. Students are required to complete an internship experience in a student affairs setting for a minimum of 210 hours during a semester period. Students may request a "waiver" for SAA 781 if they have worked in a student affairs position in a higher education setting for a minimum of one academic year (or equivalent). Students who must complete the Internship may do so anytime after completing the first three semesters of coursework. Students are responsible for securing the internship and should contact the SAA Program Director for more information about this process. 

Spring 2: 2014 -- 7 credits

SAA 710     Administration in Higher Education (1st 7 weeks)
SAA 720     Special Topics  - 1-2 credits (TBD)
SAA 790     Capstone (all 14 weeks)

 Commencement: tentatively the 2nd Sunday in May

 

2013-2015 Online Cohort Sequence

Summer 1: 2013--7 credits
SAA 700    Professional Practice in Student Affairs (May 13th - June 28th)
SAA 701   
Student Affairs & Technology (May 13th - June 28th)
SAA 702    Student Development Theory (July 1st - Aug 16th)

Fall 1:  2013--6 credits
SAA 704    Leadership in Higher Education (Sep 3rd - Oct 18th)
SAA 708    Diversity in Higher Education (Oct 21st - Dec 6th)

Spring 1:  2014--7 credits
SAA 705    History of Higher Education
SAA 720    Special Topics
SAA 730    Legal Aspects of Student Affairs
  

Summer 2:  2014--7 credits
SAA 706    Helping Relationships & Crisis Management
SAA 761    Applied Research

SAA 780
    
Applied Research Project 

Fall 2:  2014--6-9 credits
SAA 745     University Finance and Governance (2nd 7 weeks)

SAA 780     Applied Research Project - 3 credits (all 14 weeks)
SAA 781     Internship
. Students are required to complete an internship experience in a student affairs setting for a minimum of 210 hours during a semester period. Students may request a "waiver" for SAA 781 if they have worked in a student affairs position in a higher education setting for a minimum of one academic year (or equivalent). Students who must complete the Internship may do so anytime after completing the first three semesters of coursework. Students are responsible for securing the internship and should contact the SAA Program Director for more information about this process.

Spring 2:  2015--7 credits
SAA 710     Administration in Higher Education (1st 7 weeks)
SAA 720     Special Topics  - 1-2 credits (TBD)
SAA 790     Capstone (all 14 weeks
)

 

Example of an Online Three-Year Plan Course Sequence

Summer 1 - 4 Credits
                SAA 700 Professional Practice in Student Affairs - 1 credit
                SAA 701 Student Affairs & Technology

Fall 1 - 3 Credits
                SAA 704 Leadership in Higher Education

Spring 1 - 3 Credits
                SAA 705 History of Higher Education

Summer 2 - 4 Credits
                SAA 706 Helping Relationships & Crisis Management - 1 credit
                SAA 702 Student Development Theory

Fall 2 - 3 Credits
                SAA 708 Diversity in Higher Education

Spring 2 - 4 Credits
                SAA 730 Legal Aspects of Student Affairs
                SAA 720 Special Topics - 1 credit *

Summer 3 - 6 Credits
                SAA 780 Applied Research Project
                SAA 761 Applied Research

Fall 3 - 7 Credits
                SAA 745 University Finance & Governance
                SAA 780 Applied Research Project

Spring 3 - 7-10 Credits
                SAA 710 Administration in Higher Education
                SAA 720 Special Topics (provide options) - 1 credit *
                SAA 790 Capstone **
                SAA 781 Internship ***

 

Spring 2013 720 Options:

  • Section 01 - Social Justice (on-campus)
    This highly interactive special topics course will explore, from multiple perspectives, social diversity and various social justice issues including the dualistic nature of privilege and the disadvantage rooted in all forms of systemic oppression.  We will learn about individual and group instances of empowerment, equity, and liberation that have led to powerful social movements and sustained social change. We will examine the impact on higher education when relevant.  In an effort to link theory with current and future professional practice, students will be encouraged to examine their own values and prejudices as they relate to the topics discussed and their future professional goals. 

  • Section 411 - Academic Advising (online)
    This course will introduce you to the field of academic advising through a study of the historical, theoretical, ethical and philosophical concepts related to academic advising. You will learn about the difference advising models employed in academic advising and will develop a core set of values to use in academic advising.

  • Section 412 - Sports/Athletics in Higher Education (online)
    This course will examine the issues that college student-athletes face and the role of sports and athletics in higher education.  Students will gain an understanding of the historical, socio-political, and administrative context of athletics at all levels of higher education.

  • Section 413 - Student Affairs in Community/Technical Colleges (online)
    This course provides an overview of community and technical college history, structure, student demographics and significant issues. Students will gain an increased understanding of the similarities and differences of student affairs administration in two and four year colleges.

  • Section 414 - Study Tour to Germany (trip to Germany) -- April 2013!

 

2013-2015 SAA at UWRF

Fall 1:  2013 – 10 credits
SAA 700 Professional Practice in Student Affairs – 1 credit (Sept. 3 - Oct. 18)
SAA 702 Student Development Theory (Sept. 3 - Oct. 18)
SAA 705 History of Higher Education (Oct. 21 - Dec. 6)
SAA 708 Diversity in Higher Education (Oct. 21 - Dec. 6)

Spring 1:  2014 – 10 credits
SAA 704 Leadership in Higher Education
SAA 710 Administration in Higher Education
SAA 720 Special Topics - 1 credit
SAA 761 Applied Research

Fall 2:  2014 - 8-11 credits
SAA 701 Student Affairs & Technology - 1 credit
SAA 706 Helping Relationships & Crisis Management - 1 credit
SAA 730 Legal Aspects of Student Affairs
SAA 780 Applied Research Project
SAA 781 Internship (earned via GSI)

Spring 2:  2015 – 10 credits
SAA 720 Special Topics - 1 credit
SAA 745 University Finance & Governance

SAA 780 Applied Research Project
SAA 790 Capstone