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Master of Arts in Postsecondary Educational
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Master of Arts in Postsecondary Educational
Leadership with a Specialization in Student Affairs

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The Masters of Arts degree in Education with a Concentration in Postsecondary
Educational Leadership and a Specialization in Student Affairs is intended for students pursuing positions in college and university divisions of student affairs. Graduates of this program are well-prepared to deliver and assess programs and serve students in a range of student affairs functional areas, including: admissions, academic advising, campus life, career services, multicultural affairs, new student orientation, residential education, and study abroad programs.
The Masters of Arts degree in Education with a Concentration in Postsecondary
Educational Leadership and a Specialization in Postsecondary Education is intended for students seeking positions in college and university administration.
Graduates of this program are well-prepared to deliver and assess programs and serve students in a range of institutional areas, including: enrollment services, financial aid, and training and development. Graduates of this program are also prepared to work as service providers in governmental and non-profit organizations.

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Aspiring student affairs educators seeking entry-level positions in college and university divisions of student affairs.
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Current student affairs professionals seeking to advance their careers and enhance their theoretical knowledge and skills to be student learning-centered practitioners.
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Individuals seeking entry-level positions in college administration and/or government and non-profits agencies connected to a higher education context.
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Current professionals seeking to advance and enhance their theoretical knowledge and skills to be more informed and effective administrators.

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Student learning centeredness informed by the practical application of student learning, development, and engagement theories
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Social justice demonstrated through concepts of universal design, equity, and access embedded into the curriculum and connected to the student’s development through reflective practice
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Outcomes-based assessment modeled through engagement in outcomes-based assessment, applied research, and institutional analysis and planning (SA)
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Analysis, planning, and responsible practice modeled on a construct of higher education as a social responsibility within an economically competitive environment (PSE)

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Dr. Marilee Bresciani: Outcomes-based assessment of student learning; program evaluation; inquiry and applied research
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Dr. Charles Degeneffe: Adjustment and care giving for family members of persons with traumatic brain injuries; professional issues within rehabilitation counseling education.
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Dr. Frank Harris III: Student development in postsecondary education; college men and masculinities; racial/ethnic equity in student outcomes; qualitative research methods
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Dr. Kendra Jeffcoat: Community college leadership, teaching, and learning
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Dr. Shaila Mullholland: History, philosophy, and development of community colleges; postsecondary education policy; diversity in postsecondary education; qualitative research methods
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Dr. Mark Tucker: Quantitative research methods; program evaluation; rehabilitation counseling
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Dr. Luke Wood: Community colleges; ethical leadership and decisionmaking; black male achievement; leadership development

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Dr. Yvonne Hernandez, Assistant Director for Greek Life, San
Diego State University
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Dr. Emily Marx, Director for the Center for Student
Involvement, University of California San Diego
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Dr. Sherry Mallory, Dean of Student Affairs at Revelle
College, University of California San Diego
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Dr. Robyn Adams, Assistant Director of Student Life &
Leadership, San Diego State University (Assistantship
Coordinator)
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Cynthia Davalos, Special Assistant to the Vice Chancellor of
Student Affairs, University of California San Diego
(Assistantship Coordinator)

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Student Affairs (SA)
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Core Courses (6 units)
Specialization Courses (12 units)
Elective Courses (3 units)
Research Courses (9 units)
Reflective Learning Portfolio
Postsecondary Education (PSE)
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Core Courses (6 units)
Specialization Courses (9 units)
Elective Courses (6 units)
Research Courses (9 units)
Reflective Learning Portfolio
For more information, see the
SA and PSE program websites
Note: Courses are held once per week, Monday–Thursday between 4:00pm and 9:40pm. Students who enroll in this program MUST be available for courses during these days/times between September and May of each year.

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Two Year Sequence Three Year Sequence

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Certificate in Community College Teaching
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This 12 credit hour graduate certificate is designed to prepare current and prospective community college faculty in transfer, basic skill, vocational, and career technical education areas. The program goals include improving competencies of existing and prospective faculty.
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Certificate in Institutional Research, Planning, & Assessment
(Launching Summer 2013)
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This 12 credit hour graduate certificate is to equip postsecondary faculty and administrators in 2- and 4- year institutions with the knowledge and skills to access, manage, and utilize input data, student information system generated data, outcome-based assessment results, and other benchmark indicators of institutional data in their decision-making processes.

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Fall 2013 Tuition and Fees
6 graduate units or less: $2,600
6.1 graduate units or more:
$4,016
Non-Resident (Out-of-State and
International Students) tuition and fees are an additional $372 per unit

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Residential Education
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Fraternity and Sorority Life
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Student Life and Leadership
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Assessment
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Parent and Family Programs
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International Student Services
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Educational Opportunity Program
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Programs Abroad
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Career Development
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Student Conduct

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Preparation/readiness to pursue graduate education (GPA,
Letters of Recommendation, GRE scores)
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Writing proficiency
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Alignment between professional interests/goals and program mission, cornerstones, and learning outcomes
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Previous leadership or professional work experience
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Knowledge of the Student Affairs/Postsecondary Education profession
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Commitment to equity, diversity, service, and social justice

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Students must complete and submit two applications for graduate admission:
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CSU Mentor application
Supplemental department application
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All applicants must also take the GRE and submit all required supplemental materials by the deadlines. We are not able to consider applicants who do not meet these deadlines.
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Financial aid is available for those interested in the MA program. Instructions on how to apply and other information about financial aid can be found at the following site: SDSU
Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships

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Step 1: Applying to the University’s Graduate Division
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Complete the CSU Mentor Application by:
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December 14 th SA
March 1 st PSE
Submit the required application fee with the CSU Mentor Application by:
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December 14 th SA
March 1 st PSE
Have the following materials mailed directly to the Graduate Division by
January 10 th (SA) or April 1 st (PSE):
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TWO official transcripts in sealed envelopes
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Graduate Record Exam (GRE) general test scores. There is no set GRE score needed to enter the program, however, you must have a GRE score.
The GRE school code for our program is 4682.
TOEFL Test Scores (for International Students only)

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Step 2: Applying to the ARPE Department
The following steps must be completed by January 10 th (SA) or
March 1 st (PSE):
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Complete the Supplemental Department online application
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Submit two letters of recommendation. The process for submitting letters is integrated in the supplemental department online application.
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Submit unofficial transcripts of all graduate and undergraduate coursework.
Transcripts should be uploaded in the "Transcripts" section of the supplemental department online application.
** If you are applying for a Student Affairs assistantship, required materials with your program application must be submitted by January 10 th (SA and
PSE).

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Step 3: Campus Interviews
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All applications will be initially reviewed by a committee of faculty in the ARPE department. Following this review, a select group of students will be invited to interview for admission to the program and for a student affairs assistantship (if applicable).
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Assistantship interviews will be held in-person or via Skype (at the applicant’s preference) on February 28 and March 1. Students who did not apply or are not being considered for an assistantship will interview in-person or via Skype (at the applicant’s preference) early March.
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Students will be notified of their admission status (admitted, denied, or waitlisted) shortly following the interview period.
Please check the program website periodically for updates.

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Cecily Nelson-Alford , Class of 2013
Assistant Director for Education,
Women’s Center
UC San Diego
Danielle Quiñones, Class of 2013
Student Programs Coordinator &
Organizations Advisor
UC Santa Barbara
Var Cummings, Class of 2012
Hall Director, Residence Life
Texas Christian University
Jaclyn Hugg, Class of 2011
Assistant Director of Advising
DePaul University

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Karina Martinez , Class of 2010
Program Outreach Specialist
California State University, Fullerton
Eric Felix, Class of 2010
Doctoral Research Assistant at the Center for
Urban Education
University of Southern California
Navi Kalinsky, Class of 2009
Regional Site Coordinator for Employee &
Community Engagement
Intuit
Dr. Bre White, Class of 2007
Assistant Director of Student-Athlete
Academic Support Services
San Diego State University

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Nancy Nguyen,
Assistant Program Coordinator &
2 nd Year SA Graduate Student
Email: nancy.nguyen41@gmail.com
Cell: 209.373.6309