Educational Specialist in Higher Education Administration and Student Affairs

The Educational Specialist degree in Higher Education Administration and Student Affairs provides continuing educational opportunities for practitioners who wish to hold careers as higher education administrators and staff professionals. The coursework prepares students for the varied challenges facing two-year, four-year and graduate institutions today and in the future.Program Learning Outcomes: Graduates of the program will be able to: Demonstrate a broad understanding of theories of student and adult development that guide the profession and influence student learning and development within their collegiate environment. Demonstrate, through practical experience in two or more functional areas within higher education, the potential to succeed in professional leadership positions. Demonstrate an understanding of the administrative and financial functions performed on a college or university campus. Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the diverse nature of higher education in the United States, and articulate the challenges and opportunities associated with the provision of a diverse, multicultural educational setting.