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Virtual Information Sessions

Want to learn more about our program? Join us at an information session next fall! Until then, connect with us individually at apply2saa@uwlax.edu.

M.S.Ed. (master's program) Virtual Information Sessions:

  • Fall 2023 Dates TBD

Ed.D. (doctoral program) Virtual Information Sessions:

  • Fall 2023 Dates TBD
Masters (MSEd) at a Glance

Options: Online or Blended cohorts
Credits: 36
Tuition per credit hour: $575
Admission priority deadline: February 1 (though we continue to accept applications until cohorts are filled)
GRE required?: No
Years to complete program: 2
Professional Experience: All students are required to work at least half-time experience in student or academic affairs in higher education while enrolled in our program. Those not already working in the field can apply for Graduate Assistantship or Internship positions as part of the admissions process. All students also gain Practicum experience.

View the M.S.Ed. program

Doctorate (EdD) at a Glance

Format: Online cohort (no residency requirement)
Credits: 54
Tuition per credit hour: $700, additional research grants and some need-based aid available 
Admission priority deadline: December 15
GRE required?: No
Years to complete program: at least 3
(includes dissertation completion)
Dissertation Process Starts: 2nd year, summer writers' retreat elective available, held on-campus and online

View the Ed.D. program

In the News

Student Affairs Administration kudos

Jörg Vianden

Jörg Vianden, Student Affairs Administration, presented "Diversität managen: Grundlagen, Erfahrungen, und Strategien im Umgang mit Diversity an der OVGU" at Otto von Guericke Universität on Thursday, March 16 in Magdeburg, Germany. Jörg Vianden, Student Affairs Administration, presented the full-day workshop "Diversität managen: Grundlagen, Erfahrungen, und Strategien im Umgang mit Diversity an der OVGU" at Otto von Guericke Universität on Thursday, March 16 in Magdeburg, Germany.

Submitted on: Mar. 16

Jörg Vianden

Jörg Vianden, Student Affairs Administration, was named as a member of the editorial board for the Journal of Trauma Studies in Education on Feb. 1.

Submitted on: Feb. 2

Michael Hevel and Becki Elkins

Michael Hevel, University of Arkansas and Becki Elkins, Student Affairs Administration, co-authored the article "A review of 'Degrees of Equality: Abolitionist Colleges and the Politics of Race' by John Frederick Bell" in The Review of Higher Education published on Jan. 5 by Johns Hopkins University Press.

Submitted on: Jan. 16