Masters Program

NOW AVAILABLE: The Masters Handbook for College & University Student Personnel Administration (CUSPA) students includes information about the department, classes, registration, university resources and student interests.

The Master of Education in College and University Student Personnel Administration is designed to develop knowledgeable and skilled professional administrators in such career areas as student housing, organizational and leadership development, services for special populations, financial aid, admissions, learning skills development, counseling, health education, recreation, and similar programs and services in institutions of higher education.

Although conventional instruction is the province of the faculty, student personnel professionals provide invaluable assistance to students outside the classroom by fostering personal growth and by ensuring the availability of support services that enhance learning and improve the likelihood of a successful educational experience.

Typical Program of Study

Download HED Masters Program Plan Worksheet | Course Schedule via UT Registrar

Your coursework will be tailored to your interests and needs, with the advice and approval of your faculty mentor. The following courses in Higher Education Administration are required:

• Organization and Administration of Higher Education
• The College Student
• College/University Student Personnel Administration
• History of Higher Education
• Higher Education Law
• Higher Education Business Management

At least thirty-six semester credit hours of coursework are required, with at least twenty-one hours of approved coursework in Higher Education Administration and at least six hours outside the Department of Educational Administration. Up to six hours of graduate work may be transferred from another institution and counted toward the Master's degree if approved by the student's advisor and the graduate advisor and Graduate School. More information please refer to the transferring coursework page.  An internship of at least three semester credit hours (approximately 120 clock hours) is required. A thesis or master's report is not required. 

Higher Education Administration- Philanthropy/Development Track (new)

The Philanthropy/Development track in Higher Education Administration is a masters' portfolio program for graduate students interested in philanthropy, fundraising and development work at state institutions. The program explores the history and best practices of development and philanthropy work as it relates to higher education.  The program also offers professional development and internship opportunities.

Program Requirements

Prospective UT Austin Higher Education M.Ed. students are eligible to apply. Students typically fulfill the requirements of the track program without extending the time necessary to complete their graduate degree program.

            - Complete 4 courses (12 credit hours) from the including:

            - Three core courses offered within the department of Higher Education Administration.         

            - One course from the approved elective list.

More information on the Philanthropy/Development Track in Higher Education Administration will be coming soon. Last updated 11/8/2011.

Learning and Earning  

Most students working toward the Master of Education in College and University Student Personnel Administration need some degree of financial support. While the Department of Educational Administration has a limited number of competitive small scholarships available, loans and a very limited number of grants are available through the Office of Student Financial Services. Please visit their website for an overview of the financial aid process (www.utexas.edu/student/finaid).

Graduate Assistantships

An important source of financial support for many students in the program is employment as a graduate assistant in various student services offices on campus. In addition to providing income, these jobs have the dividend of providing experience in student personnel administration, an important asset when applying for employment after you receive your degree.

Examples of current and past assistantships include Greek Life and Intercultural Education, Recreational Sports, New Student Services, International Student Office, Student Activities and Leadership Development and the McCombs School of Business Office of Student Life.

Job descriptions, processes for hiring and position availability are posted on the
following websites:

Division of Student Affairs - http://www.utexas.edu/student/vpsa/ga/index.html
UT Employment Homepage - http://www.utexas.edu/employment/
College of Education Resources - http://www.edb.utexas.edu/education/departments/edadmin/programs/hed/resources/employment/

 

Still Interested?

For more information or to receive application materials, write, email, or telephone:

The University of Texas at Austin
Department of Educational Administration
Higher Education Administration Program
1 University Station D5400
Austin, Texas 78712-0374

eMail: edadmin@teachnet.edb.utexas.edu
Telephone: (512) 471-7551
Fax: (512) 471-5975