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Prospective Student
Information Session
Master
of Arts in Postsecondary
Educational Leadership with a
Specialization in Student Affairs
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Introductions
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Program Coordinator- Marilee Bresciani
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Assistant Program Coordinator/Current Student- Victoria
Couch
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Cohort Vice President/Current Student- Margarita Lozano
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The Program is for…
 Aspiring
student success
leaders seeking entry-level
positions in college and
university divisions of
student affairs and
academic support services
 Current
student success
professionals seeking to
advance their careers and
enhance their theoretical
knowledge and skills
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Program Mission
To prepare self-aware, emotionally
intelligent, adaptable,
compassionate, and highly
competent transformational leaders
who will improve access,
equity, and holistic student
success in all of higher
education.
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Program Cornerstones
Self-Aware, Compassionate, Adaptive,
Transformational Leaders
Evidence-Based
Inquiry to Advance
Access, Equity, and Student Success
Socially
Just Resource Stewards
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Degree Requirements
Student Affairs (SA)
 Core Courses (6 units)
 Specialization Courses (12 units)
 Elective Courses (3 units)
 Research Courses (9 units)
 Reflective Learning Portfolio or
Master’s Thesis
For more information, see the
SA and PSE program
websites
Postsecondary Education (PSE)
 Core Courses (6 units)
 Specialization Courses (9 units)
 Elective Courses (6 units)
 Research Courses (9 units)
 Reflective Learning Portfolio or
Master’s Thesis
Note: Courses are held once per week, Monday–Thursday between 4:00pm
and 9:40pm. Students who enroll in this program MUST be available for
courses during these days/times between September and May of each year.
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Additional Certificates
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Certificate in Community College Teaching
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This 12 credit hour graduate certificate is designed to prepare
current and prospective community college faculty in transfer,
basic skill, vocational, and career technical education areas. The
program goals include improving competencies of existing and
prospective faculty.
Certificate in Institutional Research, Planning, & Assessment
(Launching Spring 2015)
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This 12 credit hour graduate certificate is to equip postsecondary
faculty and administrators in 2- and 4- year institutions with the
knowledge and skills to access, manage, and utilize input data,
student information system generated data, outcome-based
assessment results, and other benchmark indicators of
institutional data in their decision-making processes.
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Criteria Used for Assessing Applicants
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Preparation/readiness to pursue graduate education (GPA,
Letters of Recommendation, GRE scores)
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Writing proficiency
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Alignment between professional interests/goals and
program mission, cornerstones, and learning outcomes
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Previous leadership or professional work experience
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Knowledge of the Student Affairs/Postsecondary Education
profession
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Commitment to transformation, equity, empowerment,
service, and social justice
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What is the difference between
Student Affairs & PSE?
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Student Affairs
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Coursework focuses on student success in student affairs
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One elective
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PSE
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Coursework focuses on student success in other areas of PSE
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Three electives
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Cohort split: In a cohort of 25 students, approximately 20 will
be in the Student Affairs specialization and approximately 5
will be in PSE
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Program Costs
Fall 2014 Tuition and Fees
6 graduate units or less: $2,650
6.1 graduate units or more:
$4,066
Non-Resident (Out-of-State and
International Students) tuition
and fees are an additional $372
per unit
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Admissions Deadline and Procedures
Admissions Overview:
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Students must complete and submit two applications for
graduate admission:
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CSU Mentor application
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Supplemental department application
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All applicants must also take the GRE and submit all required
supplemental materials by the deadlines. We are not able to
consider applicants who do not meet these deadlines.
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Financial aid is available for those interested in the MA
program. Instructions on how to apply and other information
about financial aid can be found at the following site: SDSU
Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships
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Admissions Deadline and Procedures
Step 1: Applying to the University’s Graduate Division
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Complete the CSU Mentor Application by:
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December 15th SA
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March 2nd PSE
Submit the required application fee with the CSU Mentor Application by:
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December 15th SA
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March 2nd PSE
Have the following materials mailed directly to the Graduate Division by
January 10th (SA) or April 1st (PSE):
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TWO official transcripts in sealed envelopes
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Graduate Record Exam (GRE) general test scores. There is no set GRE
score needed to enter the program, however, you must have a GRE score.
The GRE school code for our program is 4682.
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TOEFL Test Scores (for International Students only)
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Admissions Deadline and Procedures
Step 2: Applying to the ARPE Department
The following steps must be completed by January 10th (SA) or
March 2nd (PSE):
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Complete the Supplemental Department online application
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Submit two letters of recommendation. The process for submitting letters is
integrated in the supplemental department online application.
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Submit unofficial transcripts of all graduate and undergraduate coursework.
Transcripts should be uploaded in the "Transcripts" section of the
supplemental department online application.
** If you are applying for a Student Affairs assistantship, required
materials with your program application must be submitted by January
10th (SA and PSE).
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Admissions Deadline and Procedures
Step 3: Campus Interviews
All applications will be initially reviewed by a committee of
faculty in the ARPE department. Following this review, a select
group of students will be invited to interview for admission to the
program and for a student affairs assistantship (if applicable).
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Assistantship interviews will be held in-person or via Skype (at
the applicant’s preference) in late February or early March, exact
dates TBD. Students who did not apply or are not being
considered for an assistantship will interview in-person or via
Skype (at the applicant’s preference) early March.
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Students will be notified of their admission status (admitted,
denied, or waitlisted) shortly following the interview period.
Please check the program website periodically for updates.
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Assistantship Opportunities at
UCSD and SDSU!
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Residential Education
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Fraternity and Sorority Life
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Student Life and Leadership
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Assessment
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Parent and Family Programs
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International Student Services
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Educational Opportunity Program
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Programs Abroad
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Career Development
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Student Conduct
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Who are our Faculty?
For more information, visit:
http://interwork.sdsu.edu/main/ma_student_affairs/faculty
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In the Classroom
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Collaboration; Group projects
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Discussion-based
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Flipped classrooms
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Experiential learning
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Outside of the Classroom
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Opportunities to connect: Peer Mentoring program, Cohort
socials
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Exciting programs for the future: Student-run alumni
newsletter, Alumni mentoring program
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Involvement: Conferences, Campus events, Program events,
Student Advisory Board
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Life After the Program: What
Comes Next?
• Move into a full-time entry-level position or become
eligible for promotions and upward mobility in curren
position
• Graduate Assistantship to full-time position pipeline
• The Placement Exchange (TPE)
• Doctoral Programs
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More Questions?
Contact Information:
Victoria Couch,
Assistant Program Coordinator &
2nd Year SA Graduate Student
Email: [email protected]