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Master of Higher Education and Student Affairs

Murray State University

  • Murray, United States
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

Master of Arts in Higher Education and Student Affairs is offered by the Educational Studies, Leadership and Counseling unit of Murray State University's College of Education and Human Services.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Critically analyse advanced concepts in Higher Education and Student Affairs. Evaluate topics including the catalogue describes a 30-credit-hour master programme in the educational studies. Use appropriate evidence and methodologies to develop and present subject-relevant solutions or research.

Career outcomes

  • Education Assistant
  • Learning Support Coordinator
  • Training Program Assistant

Curriculum

  • The catalogue describes a 30-credit-hour master programme in the Educational Studies
  • Leadership and Counseling unit of the College of Education and Human Services. Required coursework includes Methods of Research
  • Institutional Research
  • Assessment and Accreditation
  • Introduction to Student Affairs in Higher Education
  • College Students in the United States
  • Globalization and Internationalization in Higher Education
  • History and Foundations of American Higher Education. The requirements also mention capstone.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor's degree with university transcripts
  • GPA 2.75 to 3.0 depending on programme
  • English test (IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 71
  • PTE 51
  • Duolingo 100)
  • Proof of funds 21
  • 600 USD
  • GRE/GMAT
  • References or statement of purpose for some programmes
  • Grade/context: Bachelor GPA 2.75 to 3.0 on 4.0 scale depending on programme (2.75 Accountancy and Analytics
  • 3.0 most others).

Minimum GPA

2.75

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree or equivalent (some programmes require a specific field), University transcripts with grading scale, Diploma/graduation certificate, Passport copy, Bank statement showing at least 21, 600 USD (or scholarship letter), Programme-specific extras: letters of reference, Statement of purpose, GRE/GMAT for certain programmes.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 71
  • PTE Academic 51
  • Duolingo 100
  • TOEIC 790

Documents you’ll need

  • Passport Copy
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Qualification Certificate
  • English Test Results
  • Financial Support Documents.

How to apply

  1. Check the master's requirements
  2. Programme-specific rules and deadlines: Fall 2027 June 28
  3. Spring 2027 October Apply online and pay the 100 USD fee. Upload passport
  4. University transcripts
  5. Degree certificate
  6. Reference letters
  7. Statement of purpose
  8. GRE or GMAT if required
  9. English test and a bank statement of at least 21
  10. 600 USD.

Other costs

Tuition per year$10,008, $11,358 USD
Application fee$100 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusMain campus
Faculty or schoolCollege of Education and Human Services
DepartmentEducational Studies, Leadership and Counseling
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value30,60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteScholarships or financial assistance may be available at Murray State University for eligible students based on academic merit, financial need, program criteria, or funding availability.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    28 Jun 2027

    226 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.