prospective students information session
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Prospective Student Information Session
Master of Arts in Postsecondary Educational Leadership with a
Specialization in Student Affairs
+Introductions Professor/Program Coordinator: Dr. Marilee Bresciani Administrative Program Coordinator: Dr. Lisa Gates Director, Student Services: Dr. Lisa McCully Assistant Program Coordinator/Master’s Candidate: Ria
Rodriguez Student Advisory Board Outreach Coordinator/Master’s
Candidate: Ruben Nuñez
+What is Student Affairs?
+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
+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.
+Program Cornerstones
Self-Aware, Compassionate, Adaptive, Transformational Leaders
Evidence-Based Inquiry to Advance Access, Equity, and Student Success
Socially Just Resource Stewards
+Degree RequirementsStudent 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
Postsecondary Education (PSE) Not Accepting Applications for Fall
2016 AdmissionNote: 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 late August and early May of each year.
For more information, see the SA and PSE program websites
+Additional Professional Development Opportunity: Certificate Program Certificate in Institutional Research, Planning, & Assess
ment (Launching Spring 2016) This 12-credit-hour graduate certificate is designed 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.
+Criteria Used for Assessing Applicants Preparation/readiness to pursue graduate education
(GPA, Letters of Recommendation, GRE scores) Writing proficiency Alignment between professional interests/goals and
program mission, cornerstones, and learning outcomes Previous leadership or professional work experience Knowledge of the Student Affairs/Postsecondary
Education profession Commitment to transformation, equity, empowerment,
service, and social justice
+Program Costs
Fall 2016 Tuition and Fees
6 graduate units or less: $2,705*
6.1 graduate units or more: $4,121*
Non-Resident (Out-of-State and International Students) tuition and fees are an additional $372 per unit
http://bfa.sdsu.edu/fm/co/sfs/registration.html
+Financial Aid You can apply for Financial Aid through FAFSA
for federal loans and grants. January 1 – March 2: Submit your FAFSA between
January 1 and March 2. Complete your FAFSA as soon after January 1 as possible. By March 2, your FAFSA must be complete and accepted
(not rejected for errors) with SDSU’s federal school code of 001151.
April 1: Submit all financial aid documents requested via your AidLink account
You can also apply for scholarships through the College of Education
+Admissions Deadlines and ProceduresAdmissions Overview: Students must complete and submit two applications for
graduate admission:1. CSU Mentor application2. Supplemental department application
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.
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
+Admissions Deadline and ProceduresStep 1: Applying to the University’s Graduate Division Complete the CSU Mentor Application by:
December 15th Submit the required $55 application fee with the CSU Mentor Application
by: December 15th
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Step 2: Applying to the ARPE Department Submit the supplemental department online application and the
following materials mailed directly to the Graduate Division by January 12th : ONE official transcript in sealed envelopes 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.
TOEFL Test Scores (for International Students only)
Admissions Deadline and Procedures
+ Step 2: Applying to the ARPE Department
The following steps must be completed by January 12th :
Submit two letters of recommendation. The process for submitting letters is integrated in the supplemental department online application.
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 graduate assistantship, required materials with your program application must be submitted by January 12th .
+Step 3: Campus InterviewsAll 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 Graduate Assistantship (if applicable).Assistantship interviews will be held in-person or via Skype (at the applicant’s preference) on Thursday, February 25th and Friday, February 26th, 2016. Students who did not apply or are not being considered for an assistantship will interview for the program in-person or via Skype (at the applicant’s preference) on the dates listed above. 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.
Admissions Deadline and Procedures
+Assistantship Opportunities at UCSD and SDSU!
Residential Education
Fraternity and Sorority Life
Student Life and Leadership
Assessment
Parent and Family Programs
International Student Services
Educational Opportunity Program
Programs Abroad
Career Development
Student Conduct
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Who are our Faculty and Staff?
For more information, visit:http://interwork.sdsu.edu/main/ma_student_affairs/prospective/faculty
+In the Classroom Collaboration; Group projects Discussion-based Flipped classrooms Experiential learning
+Outside of the Classroom Opportunities to connect: Peer Mentoring program,
Cohort socials Exciting programs for the future: Student-run alumni
newsletter, Alumni mentoring program Involvement: Conferences, Campus events, Program
events, Student Advisory Board
+Life After the Program: What Comes Next?
• Move into a full-time entry-level position or become eligible for promotions and upward mobility in current position
• Graduate Assistantship to full-time position pipeline
• The Placement Exchange (TPE)
• Doctoral Programs
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Contact Information:Ria Rodriguez,
Assistant Program Coordinator & 1st Year Graduate Student
Email: [email protected]
More Questions?