East Lansing,
MI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Student Affairs Administration in East Lansing United States | Michigan State University
Michigan State University
|
East Lansing United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
31,257
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The student affairs administration master's program prepares individuals for careers in higher education settings. This curriculum helps students develop expertise in educational leadership, university operations, and student services management. The program blends theoretical knowledge with practical application, allowing participants to tailor their studies toward specific interests like organizational leadership, pedagogy, or adult education. Students can focus on developing competencies in areas such as academic guidance, professional training, interpersonal communication, or student counseling.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
All Official Transcripts. Bachelor Degree is required for Admission. TOEFL PBT - 550. TOEFL IBT - 80. IELTS - 6.5.
The Graduate School requires a minimum 3.0 GPA (from applicants undergraduate/bachelor's degree program) for admission to graduate level programs at MSU. However, applicants with a GPA lower than 3.0 may be considered for provisional admission.
Send official college-level transcripts from ALL higher education institutions attended prior to Michigan State University. If your degree has not yet been conferred from your current institution, have your institution send your current transcript to date.
Official transcripts must be sent directly from each degree-granting institution. Many schools offer electronic submission of official transcripts through an online service such as the National Student Clearinghouse. Contact the institutions you attended to confirm their required process. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure the submission and receipt of official transcripts to the program.
SAA personal statement
Submit a 750-1000 word statement answering the following questions:
What experiences led to your interest in pursuing a career in student affairs?
How have your qualities, experiences, and skills prepared you to be a strong candidate for the SAA M.A. Program?
How will the Michigan State University SAA M.A. Program help you meet your personal and professional goals?
Three letters of recommendation
All applicants must include letters of recommendation. At least one letter must be an academic recommendation from a faculty member who can speak to the applicant's ability to excel in graduate study. The remaining letters should be academic or professional recommendations from individuals who can speak to the characteristics, skills, and abilities the applicant has that will support their success in the student affairs field.
A resume detailing professional and/or paraprofessional experience
Include a resume that describes experience such as leadership roles/involvement in on-campus organizations or professional employment demonstrating a commitment to the student affairs field.
The Graduate School requires a minimum 3.0 GPA (from applicants undergraduate/bachelor's degree program) for admission to graduate level programs at MSU. However, applicants with a GPA lower than 3.0 may be considered for provisional admission.
Send official college-level transcripts from ALL higher education institutions attended prior to Michigan State University. If your degree has not yet been conferred from your current institution, have your institution send your current transcript to date.
Official transcripts must be sent directly from each degree-granting institution. Many schools offer electronic submission of official transcripts through an online service such as the National Student Clearinghouse. Contact the institutions you attended to confirm their required process. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure the submission and receipt of official transcripts to the program.
SAA personal statement
Submit a 750-1000 word statement answering the following questions:
What experiences led to your interest in pursuing a career in student affairs?
How have your qualities, experiences, and skills prepared you to be a strong candidate for the SAA M.A. Program?
How will the Michigan State University SAA M.A. Program help you meet your personal and professional goals?
Three letters of recommendation
All applicants must include letters of recommendation. At least one letter must be an academic recommendation from a faculty member who can speak to the applicant's ability to excel in graduate study. The remaining letters should be academic or professional recommendations from individuals who can speak to the characteristics, skills, and abilities the applicant has that will support their success in the student affairs field.
A resume detailing professional and/or paraprofessional experience
Include a resume that describes experience such as leadership roles/involvement in on-campus organizations or professional employment demonstrating a commitment to the student affairs field.
Tuition
USD
31,257