Program at a Glance

Program: Master
College(s): College of Community Innovation and Education
Department(s): Ed Ldrshp & Higher Education

In State Tuition
Out of State Tuition

$369.65 per credit hour

$1,276.48 per credit hour

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The Higher Education/Student Personnel track within UCF’s Educational Leadership MA is designed for those who want to make a meaningful impact on college students’ lives. If you are pursuing a career in student affairs, higher education administration or student support services, this program helps you build the competencies and real 麻豆精品 S�world experience needed to lead and support student success and holistic development across campus environments.

Throughout the program, you’ll study key areas of higher education and student affairs — including college student development theory, university financial operations, student retention and success strategies, and the ethical and legal issues that shape student affairs work. By integrating the NASPA professional competencies into the curriculum, the program ensures you develop the abilities and professional mindset needed to excel as a student affairs practitioner. Faculty with extensive higher educational leadership experience will guide you in understanding student affairs programs and their implementation. Across the degree, you will develop the competencies universities and colleges seek in student affairs leaders.

Hands 麻豆精品 S�on learning anchors your graduate education experience. Through internships and practicums in student affairs, you’ll have opportunities to explore the practical aspects of areas such as residence life, financial aid, academic advising and student success coaching, student activities, and athletics administration. These applied learning opportunities allow you to build professional skills, work closely with mentors in the field, and become well-equipped to support students throughout their college journey.

Highlights

No GRE is required.

Nationally aligned curriculum: Designed in alignment with the Council for Advancement of Standards in Higher Education and NASPA.

Evening courses to accommodate working professionals' schedules.

Fall: July 1

Fall: January 15

Application deadlines subject to change, see the for up-to-date deadlines.

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Devon Jensen, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Higher Education

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Devon Jensen, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Higher Education

Career Opportunities

UCF prepares you for life beyond the classroom. Here, you’ll experience a wide range of opportunity, like learning diverse skills from world-renowned faculty to networking with top employers across Central Florida to gaining first-hand experience in internships nearby. Achieve your degree and more as a Knight.