SAA Curriculum

Please note this is a reference page for students who matriculated to the Student Affairs Administration (SAA) Program prior to the academic year 2024-25.

The Master of Science in Student Affairs Administration (MS SAA), a 45-minimum credit hour program, includes:

  • 15 credit hours of core student affairs required coursework
  • A 3-credit hour research methods course
  • 21 credit hours of electives
  • A minimum 3-credit hour internship
  • A 3-credit hour capstone course (SAA 524 - New Student Affairs Professionals)

SAA students must maintain a cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 and must receive a B or higher grade in all required courses to graduate. It typically takes full-time students two years to complete our program.

Curriculum

Core Courses (15 Credits) 

Educational Research Requirement (3-4 Credits)

OR

Application of Learning (3 Credits) 

Demonstration of Competencies (3 Credits)

 Elective Courses (21 Credits)