Curriculum
Below is the SAA Program Curriculum. You can find the course descriptions and more information regarding program requirements in the Graduate Catalog. Note: the curriculum is subject to change to keep it current and consistent with the standards of the profession. Refer to the Calendars link for specific course sequences.
SAA 700
Professional Practice in Student Affairs – 1 credit
SAA 701 Student Affairs & Technology
(Online Only)
SAA 702 Student Development
Theory
SAA 704
Leadership in Higher Education
SAA 705 History of Higher Education
SAA 706 Helping
Relationships & Crisis Management – 1 credit
SAA 708 Diversity in Higher Education
SAA 710 Administration in Higher Education
SAA 720 Special Topics*
SAA 730 Legal
Aspects of Student Affairs
SAA 745 University Finance & Governance
SAA 761 Applied Research
SAA 780 Applied Research Project
or SAA 799 Thesis - 6 credits
SAA 781 Internship*
SAA 790 Capstone ***
Each course is worth three credits unless otherwise noted
**Internship requirement:
Online
Students are required to complete an internship experience in a
student affairs setting for a minimum of 210 hours during a
semester period. This course can be taken either semester after
completing the first year in the program. 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.
On-Campus students are required to complete two
internship experiences, one of which may be earned via a
graduate assistantship.
***Online Program requires attendance at a national
conference to present Applied Research Projects, meet classmates, and
participate in conference activities.