Students in the M.Ed. in Student Affairs in Higher Education program complete 42 credit hours through a flexible structure designed to meet a variety of professional needs. Full-time students often pursue the degree while holding a graduate assistantship, while others may opt for a part-time path to balance full-time employment. Core coursework is delivered in person on the San Marcos campus, with elective options offered online for added flexibility.
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Foundations (12 hours)
- SAHE 5179: Topics in Student Affairs Administration (varied topics)
- SAHE 5340: College Student Development: Theory and Practice
- SAHE 5387: Research Methods in Student Affairs
- SAHE 5390: Student Affairs Functions and Professional Orientation
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Professional Studies (18 hours)
- SAHE 5322: Legal Issues and Governance in Higher Education
- SAHE 5323: Assessment, Strategic Planning, and Evaluation in Student Affairs
- SAHE 5335: Leadership in Student Affairs
- SAHE 5354: Basic Helping Skills
- SAHE 5392: Student Affairs Capstone
- SAHE 5393: College Student Success and Campus Environments
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Theory to Practice (6 hours)
Students participate in two internship experiences. Each internship includes 135 hours in a student affairs or academic affairs department at Texas State or at nearby colleges or universities.- SAHE 5388: Internship I - Student Affairs
- SAHE 5389: Internship II - Student Affairs
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Electives (6 hours)
Each summer elective courses are offered through the SAHE Program, and students are welcome to also consider courses offered through other graduate programs on campus. Students also have the option of participating in an independent study, research project, or study abroad for elective credit.
Many students take classes in the departments of:
- Counseling, Leadership, Adult Education, and School Psychology (CLAS)
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Health and Human Performance
- Sociology
- Political Science
- Communication Studies