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Saint Louis University's Master of Arts in Student Personnel Administration (SPA) emphasizes the interplay of theory and practice in higher education.
The degree requires the completion of 32 credits of coursework and a comprehensive written examination. Students may choose one of three tracks for the M.A. in SPA:
The Master of Arts in Student Personnel Administration (SPA) is a non-thesis program. The general track prepares individuals for professional, entry-level, and middle-management positions in academic, administrative, institutional, public policy and student affairs offices in two- and four-year colleges and universities, multi-campus systems, foundations and government agencies.
The disability education track is designed to prepare individuals for professional management positions in the field of higher education with a focus on disability education, disability services, inclusion and ability ally development, including the areas of academic and student affairs, enrollment management, administration and institutional policy. All courses will include projects focused on disability education.
The program's Catholic higher education track is designed to prepare individuals for professional management positions in the field of Catholic higher education with a focus on leadership and student development at Catholic colleges and universities, including the areas of academic and student affairs, enrollment management, administration and institutional policy. All courses will include projects focused on Catholic higher education.
The program includes site-based activities aligned with course work as well as the two-credit internship.
Graduates of SLU's master's program in student personnel administration work in many areas of student affairs, including enrollment management, advising and student development at two- and four-year institutions.
Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in education or a related field.
All admission policies and requirements for domestic students apply to international students along with the following:
Please note that application deadlines for this program differ for international students.
Domestic students should apply for the fall semester by June 15, the spring semester by Nov. 1, and the summer semester by April 1. International students should apply for the fall semester by May 1, the spring semester by Oct. 1, and the summer semester by Feb. 1.
Applications are reviewed upon completion by a committee. Graduate assistantships in student development and partner offices are also available.
For priority consideration for departmental graduate scholarships, students should complete their applications by the program admission deadlines listed.
For more information, visit the student financial services office online at http://www.slu.edu/financial-aid.
Code | Title | Credits |
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Required Courses | ||
EDR 5000 | General Research Methods for Education | 3 |
EDR 5100 | Intro to Inferential Stats: Ed | 3 |
EDH 5350 | Student Development Theory I | 3 |
EDH 5360 | Student Development Theory II | 3 |
EDH 5470 | Leadership in Higher Education | 3 |
EDH 5600 | Foundations in Higher Education | 3 |
EDH 5640 | Social Justice and the College Student | 3 |
EDH 5650 | Intervention Skills | 3 |
EDH 5915 | Internship in Student Personnel Administration | 2 |
EDH 5950 | Special Study for Written Comprehensive Exams | 0 |
EDH 6050 | Disability in Higher Education & Society | 3 |
Elective | ||
Select one of the following: | 3 | |
Disability Education Track | ||
Disability Administration in Higher Education | ||
Catholic Higher Education Track | ||
Catholic Higher Education Administration and Leadership | ||
Other Elective | ||
Internship: Higher Ed Admin | ||
or EDH 5916 | Internship: College Teaching | |
or EDH 6040 | Universal Design in Higher Education: Principles and Practices | |
or EDH 6080 | Disability Social Justice Theory in Higher Education | |
or EDH 6700 | College Teaching | |
Total Credits | 32 |
Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 in all graduate/professional courses.
Roadmaps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.
Courses and milestones designated as critical (marked with !) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation. Transfer credit may change the roadmap.
This roadmap should not be used in the place of regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor/mentor each semester. Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.
Year One | ||
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Fall | Credits | |
EDH 5350 | Student Development Theory I | 3 |
EDH 5600 | Foundations in Higher Education | 3 |
EDR 5000 | General Research Methods for Education | 3 |
Credits | 9 | |
Spring | ||
EDH 5360 | Student Development Theory II | 3 |
EDH 5470 | Leadership in Higher Education | 3 |
EDH 5915 | Internship in Student Personnel Administration | 1 |
Credits | 7 | |
Summer | ||
EDR 5100 | Intro to Inferential Stats: Ed | 3 |
Credits | 3 | |
Year Two | ||
Fall | ||
EDH 5650 | Intervention Skills | 3 |
EDH 6050 | Disability in Higher Education & Society | 3 |
EDH 5640 | Social Justice and the College Student | 3 |
Credits | 9 | |
Spring | ||
EDH 5915 | Internship in Student Personnel Administration | 1 |
Elective | 3 | |
EDH 5950 | Special Study for Written Comprehensive Exams (Please register in your advisor's section number) | 0 |
Exit Interview | ||
Credits | 4 | |
Total Credits | 32 |
For additional admission questions, please contact:
Saint Louis University School of Education
314-977-3292
slued@slu.edu