Online Calendars

Below are the calendars for our online cohort groups. The online courses are scheduled for either a 7-week or 14-week period with 3-4 weeks off between each term. Most students opt for the 2-year plan as indicated below. Students who opt for a 3-year plan would have a different version of this schedule and should contact the Program Director to make sure they are following the correct course sequence. Note: the 2010-12 Fall Online Cohort will be enrolled in the "new" curriculum that was approved in April, 2010.

2010-2012 Fall Online Cohort

Fall 1: 2010 -- 7 credits

SAA 700 Professional Practice in Student Affairs (Sept. 7^th - Dec. 11^th) This is a new 1 credit course to introduce you to the field of Student Affairs and the expectations of the SAA Program. This course provides an overview of professional standards and competencies used in the Student Affairs Administration profession and explores the wide range of Student Affairs disciplines and professional organizations. Current events in student affairs are also a primary focus of the course. This course will run the entire semester.

SAA 702 Student Development Theory (Sept. 7^th - Oct. 23^rd) This course provides an analysis of student development theory within post-secondary education. It includes background information on classical theorists such as Freud and Jung. The course will analyze the theories of Piaget, Erikson, Maslow, Perry, Kohlberg, Chickering, Gilligan, Astin, Schlossberg, Holland, and Super.

SAA 704 Leadership in Higher Education (Oct. 25^th - Dec. 11^th) This is also a new course (including some aspects of the former Interpersonal Leadership course) and runs the second seven weeks of the semester. The course description will be posted here shortly.

Spring 1: 2011 -- 6 credits

SAA 708 Diversity in Higher Education (Jan. 10^th - Feb. 26^th) The purpose of this course is to provide you with a critical understanding of diversity issues in American higher education and student affairs. The course will begin with an overview of theories and then examine institutional mission and leadership, faculty and staff issues, emerging diversity populations, and student affairs.

SAA 705 History of Higher Education (Feb. 28^th - April 16^th) This course provides an overview of higher education and the student affairs function in the United States. Four major emphases: (1) history, development, and mission of higher education, (2) organization and structure of institutions of higher education, (3) organization and structure of student affairs, and (4) significant issues and concerns in higher education.

Summer 1: 2011 -- 7 credits

SAA 706 Helping Relationships & Crisis Management (May 9^th – Aug. 13^th) This course provides a theoretical foundation to helping and crisis management skills. Students will examine helper characteristics, ethical issues in helping, and will apply theoretical knowledge to practice. 1 credit.

SAA 701 Student Affairs & Technology (June 27th - Aug. 13th) This course will examine the impact of technology on student affairs and higher education. The course will have two primary areas of focus: the impact of technology on student affairs practice and the impact of technology on students and their development. Current issues related to technology and higher education will be addressed although the bulk of the content will revolve around technology as both a driving and supportive element within the Student Affairs profession.

SAA 710 Administration in Higher Education (May 9th-June 25th) This course is an introduction to the study of administration in higher education, study of governance, legal aspects of administration, personnel evaluation and supervision, budgeting, and management information systems.

Fall 2: 2011 -- 10 credits

SAA 720 Special Topics (Sept. 6^th - Dec. 10^th) This course covers special topics in Student Affairs Administration not covered by present SAA courses. The particular topic selected will be determined by the SAA faculty according to current need and interest. 1 credit.

SAA 761 Applied Research (Sept. 6^th - Oct. 22^nd) This course will cover the principles of research and evaluation in college student development and administration. Content includes an overview of research methods, statistical analysis, measurement and evaluation, and computer applications in higher education. Prerequisite: course work in SAA.

SAA 730 Legal Issues in Student Affairs (Oct. 24^th - Dec. 10^th) This course will include an overview of legal issues in student affairs. The application of educational law, legal risks and the responsibilities of student affairs professionals in higher education will be addressed.

SAA 781 Internship (Sept. 6^th - Dec. 10^th) 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: 2012 -- 7 credits

SAA 720 Special Topics (Jan. 9^th - Apr. 14^th) This course covers special topics in Student Affairs Administration not covered by present SAA courses. The particular topic selected will be determined by the SAA faculty according to current need and interest. 1 credit.

SAA 780 Applied Project I (Jan. 9^th - Apr. 14^th) This course will involve students in the development of a research, assessment or evaluation project that has practical application for student affairs in a higher education setting. Students will be expected to apply the knowledge gained in the coursework to a specific issue in student affairs.

SAA 790 Capstone (Jan. 9^th – Apr. 14^th) This course is in a seminar format that provides an avenue for culminating and integrating the graduate program experience through case studies and the exploration and analysis of contemporary concerns in higher education and student development. This course involves participation with fellow classmates at a national conference.

Summer 2: 2012 -- 6 credits

SAA 745 University Finance & Governance (May 7^th - June 23^rd) This course provides an overview of university finance and governance processes from both an historical and current perspective. Internal and external influences on the university budget are a key component of the course. This course will examine issues involving resource management and principles of policy-making in higher education and student affairs. Shared governance process and the institutional relationships between governing boards, executive leadership, faculty senate, staff councils, and student associations are also included.

SAA 780 Applied Project II (May 7^th – Aug. 11^th) This course is a continuation of the development of a research, assessment or evaluation project that has practical application for student affairs in a higher education setting. Students will be expected to apply the knowledge gained in the coursework to a specific issue in student affairs. Students will complete their projects in this course.

Students in the 2-Year Plan would graduate in August, 2012.

2011-2013 Online Cohort

Summer 1: 2011 -- 7 credits

SAA 700 Professional Practice in Student Affairs (May 9^th – June 25^th). This is a 1 credit course to introduce you to the field of Student Affairs and the expectations of the SAA Program. This course provides an overview of professional standards and competencies used in the Student Affairs profession and explores the wide range of Student Affairs disciplines and professional organizations. Current events in student affairs are also a primary focus of the course. This course will run the first 7 weeks.

SAA 701 Student Affairs & Technology (May 9^th – June 25^th). This course will examine the impact of technology on student affairs and higher education. The course will have two primary areas of focus: the impact of technology on student affairs practice and the impact of technology on students and their development. Current issues related to technology and higher education will be addressed although the bulk of the content will revolve around technology as both a driving and supportive element within the Student Affairs profession.

SAA 702 Student Development Theory (June 27^th – August 13^th). This course provides an analysis of student development theory within post-secondary education. It includes background information on classical theorists such as Freud and Jung. The course will analyze the theories of Piaget, Erikson, Maslow, Perry, Kohlberg, Chickering, Gilligan, Astin, Schlossberg, Holland, and Super.

Fall 1: 2011 – 6 credits

SAA 704 Leadership in Higher Education (Sept. 6^th – Oct. 22^nd). This course is designed to explore leadership theories emphasizing those with practical application for meeting the challenges confronting student affairs professionals in higher education. Students will differentiate specific types of leadership including authentic leadership, team leadership, ethical leadership, the role of women and leadership, and cultural considerations pertaining to leadership. Course participants will compare leadership styles, explore their own leadership style, and critique leadership strategies in the higher education settings offered by scholars in the field.

SAA 708 Diversity in Higher Education (Oct. 24^th – Dec. 10^th). The purpose of this course is to provide you with a critical understanding of diversity issues in American higher education and student affairs. The course will begin with an overview of theories and then examine institutional mission and leadership, faculty and staff issues, emerging diversity populations, and student affairs.

Spring 1: 2012 -- 6 credits

SAA 705 History of Higher Education (Jan. 9^th-Feb. 24^th). This course provides an overview of higher education and the student affairs function in the United States. Four major emphases: (1) history, development, and mission of higher education, (2) organization and structure of institutions of higher education, (3) organization and structure of student affairs, and (4) significant issues and concerns in higher education.

SAA 730 Legal Issues in Student Affairs (Feb 27^th – April 13^th). This course will include an overview of legal issues in student affairs. The application of educational law, legal risks and the responsibilities of student affairs professionals in higher education will be addressed.

Summer 2: 2012 -- 7 credits

SAA 706 Helping Relationships & Crisis Management (May 7^th –Aug. 10^th). This course provides a theoretical foundation to helping and crisis management skills. Students will examine helper characteristics, ethical issues in helping, and will apply theoretical knowledge to practice. 1 credit.

SAA 761 Applied Research (May 7th - June 22nd). This course will cover the principles of research and evaluation in college student development and administration. Content includes an overview of research methods, statistical analysis, measurement and evaluation, and computer applications in higher education.

SAA 710 Administration in Higher Education (June 25th - Aug. 10th). This course is an introduction to the study of administration in higher education, study of governance, legal aspects of administration, personnel evaluation and supervision, budgeting, and management information systems.

Fall 2: 2012 – 7-10 credits

SAA 720 Special Topics (Sept. 4^th - Dec. 7^th). These courses cover special topics in Student Affairs Administration not covered by present SAA courses. The topics offered will be determined by the SAA faculty according to current need and interest. Students should plan to take 1 course for 1 credit.

SAA 745 University Finance and Governance (Oct. 22^nd – Dec. 7^th). This course provides an overview of university finance and governance processes from both an historical and current perspective. Internal and external influences on the university budget are a key component of the course. This course will examine issues involving resource management and principles of policy-making in higher education and student affairs. Shared governance process and the institutional relationships between governing boards, executive leadership, faculty senate, staff councils, and student associations are also included.

SAA 780 Applied Research Project I (Sept. 4^th – Dec. 7^th). This course will involve students in the development of a research, assessment or evaluation project that has practical application for student affairs in a higher education setting. Students will be expected to apply the knowledge gained in the coursework to a specific issue in student affairs.

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. 7^th – April 11^th). These courses cover special topics in Student Affairs Administration not covered by present SAA courses. The topics offered will be determined by the SAA faculty according to current need and interest. Students should plan to take 1 course for 1 credit.

SAA 780 Applied Research Project II (Jan. 7^th - April 11^th). Students will complete their Applied Research Projects this semester. If the ARP is not completed, students will need to register for GRC 799, 1 credit in the following semesters until the APR is completed.

SAA 790 Capstone (Jan. 7^th – April 11^th). This course is in a seminar format that provides an avenue for culminating and integrating the graduate program experience through case studies and the exploration and analysis of contemporary concerns in higher education and student development. This course involves participation with fellow classmates at a national conference.

Commencement: tentatively Saturday, May 18^th

2012-2014 Online Cohort

Summer 1: 2012 -- 7 credits

SAA 700 Professional Practice in Student Affairs (May ^7th – June 22nd). This is a 1 credit course to introduce you to the field of Student Affairs and the expectations of the SAA Program. This course provides an overview of professional standards and competencies used in the Student Affairs profession and explores the wide range of Student Affairs disciplines and professional organizations. Current events in student affairs are also a primary focus of the course. This course will run the first 7 weeks.

SAA 701 Student Affairs & Technology (May ^7th – June 22nd). This course will examine the impact of technology on student affairs and higher education. The course will have two primary areas of focus: the impact of technology on student affairs practice and the impact of technology on students and their development. Current issues related to technology and higher education will be addressed although the bulk of the content will revolve around technology as both a driving and supportive element within the Student Affairs profession.

SAA 702 Student Development Theory (June 25th – August 13^th). This course provides an analysis of student development theory within post-secondary education. It includes background information on classical theorists such as Freud and Jung. The course will analyze the theories of Piaget, Erikson, Maslow, Perry, Kohlberg, Chickering, Gilligan, Astin, Schlossberg, Holland, and Super.

Fall 1: 2012 – 6 credits

SAA 704 Leadership in Higher Education (Sept. 4th – Oct. 19th). This course is designed to explore leadership theories emphasizing those with practical application for meeting the challenges confronting student affairs professionals in higher education. Students will differentiate specific types of leadership including authentic leadership, team leadership, ethical leadership, the role of women and leadership, and cultural considerations pertaining to leadership. Course participants will compare leadership styles, explore their own leadership style, and critique leadership strategies in the higher education settings offered by scholars in the field.

SAA 708 Diversity in Higher Education (Oct. 22nd – Dec. 7th). The purpose of this course is to provide you with a critical understanding of diversity issues in American higher education and student affairs. The course will begin with an overview of theories and then examine institutional mission and leadership, faculty and staff issues, emerging diversity populations, and student affairs.

Spring 1: 2013 -- 6 credits

SAA 705 History of Higher Education (Jan. 7th-Feb. ). This course provides an overview of higher education and the student affairs function in the United States. Four major emphases: (1) history, development, and mission of higher education, (2) organization and structure of institutions of higher education, (3) organization and structure of student affairs, and (4) significant issues and concerns in higher education.

SAA 730 Legal Issues in Student Affairs (Feb 20 – April 13^th). This course will include an overview of legal issues in student affairs. The application of educational law, legal risks and the responsibilities of student affairs professionals in higher education will be addressed.

Summer 2: 2013 -- 7 credits

SAA 706 Helping Relationships & Crisis Management (May 6? –Aug. 10? ). This course provides a theoretical foundation to helping and crisis management skills. Students will examine helper characteristics, ethical issues in helping, and will apply theoretical knowledge to practice. 1 credit.

SAA 761 Applied Research (May 6? - June 20?). This course will cover the principles of research and evaluation in college student development and administration. Content includes an overview of research methods, statistical analysis, measurement and evaluation, and computer applications in higher education.

SAA 710 Administration in Higher Education (June 22? - Aug 10? . This course is an introduction to the study of administration in higher education, study of governance, legal aspects of administration, personnel evaluation and supervision, budgeting, and management information systems.

Fall 2: 2013 – 7-10 credits

SAA 720 Special Topics (Sept 3? - Dec 10?. ). These courses cover special topics in Student Affairs Administration not covered by present SAA courses. The topics offered will be determined by the SAA faculty according to current need and interest. Students should plan to take 1 course for 1 credit.

SAA 745 University Finance and Governance (Oct. 22^nd? – Dec. 7^th?). This course provides an overview of university finance and governance processes from both an historical and current perspective. Internal and external influences on the university budget are a key component of the course. This course will examine issues involving resource management and principles of policy-making in higher education and student affairs. Shared governance process and the institutional relationships between governing boards, executive leadership, faculty senate, staff councils, and student associations are also included.

SAA 780 Applied Research Project I (Sept. 4^th? – Dec. 7^th?). This course will involve students in the development of a research, assessment or evaluation project that has practical application for student affairs in a higher education setting. Students will be expected to apply the knowledge gained in the coursework to a specific issue in student affairs.

Spring 2: 2014 -- 7 credits

SAA 720 Special Topics (?Jan. 7^th – April 11^th). These courses cover special topics in Student Affairs Administration not covered by present SAA courses. The topics offered will be determined by the SAA faculty according to current need and interest. Students should plan to take 1 course for 1 credit.

SAA 780 Applied Research Project II (?Jan. 7^th - April 11^th). Students will complete their Applied Research Projects this semester. If the ARP is not completed, students will need to register for GRC 799, 1 credit in the following semesters until the APR is completed.

SAA 790 Capstone (?Jan. 7^th – April 11^th). This course is in a seminar format that provides an avenue for culminating and integrating the graduate program experience through case studies and the exploration and analysis of contemporary concerns in higher education and student development. This course involves participation with fellow classmates at a national conference.

Commencement: tentatively the 2nd Sunday in May