Program: Student Affairs Administration, MA - Appalachian State University

Program of Study for the Master of Arts in Student Affairs Administration

Admission Requirements: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; complete application to the Graduate School ; a completed program questionnaire; an interview.

Student Affairs Assistantships: Applicants should complete the Division of Student Affairs’ assistantship application: http://assistantships.appstate.edu.

To be considered for admission, applicants must meet the criteria for admission to the Graduate School . Meeting this condition does not guarantee admission.

Minimum GPA to Qualify for Regular Admission: 3.0 in the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework

Location: Boone Campus

Course Requirements for the Master of Arts in Student Affairs Administration

Total Required (Minimum 45 Hours)

Required Courses (36 Hours)

Additional courses may be required as part of, or in addition to, the listed requirements and electives. The required internship (SAA 6900 ) occurs during the last semester of matriculation. SAA 6900 is 6 credit hours.

Prerequisites: Students should pay particular attention to the prerequisites listed in each course description; the curriculum is carefully structured to ensure that students have the necessary prerequisite knowledge before enrolling courses.

Electives (9 Hours)

Students may take other approved graduate level courses from a wide range of courses as electives provided that they have taken any necessary prerequisite and the course is consistent with the student’s interests and career goals and approved by their advisor.

Other Requirements for the MA in Student Affairs Administration

Thesis: Not required
Proficiency: Not required
Candidacy: Required; see the program director for specific timeline and requirements for admission to candidacy
Comprehensive: Portfolio of Learning Required; students must take the required courses for the degree (excluding internship) and submit a final portfolio certifying completion of all point totals for the Portfolio, prior to presenting a final defense to the Faculty and Student Affairs professional.
Product of Learning: Not required