Program Overview

The student affairs profession evolved from the recognition that personal development and learning occurred not only in the classroom, but also in other phases of a student's life while enrolled in college. Student affairs supports the educational mission of the institution in furthering the total, ongoing development of students intellectually, emotionally, physically, socially, culturally, and vocationally. The Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education (SAAHE) specialization provides ...

Admission Process

Admission to the Texas A&M Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education (SAAHE) Program involves submission of all application materials, the determination that the applicant meets the Program's requirements, and an interview. Applicants for graduate study must show the potential for completion of a graduate degree. Admission to the SAAHE program is based upon the following requirements: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university Three letters of recommendation ...

Curriculum

The SAAHE master's program is a combination of classroom and practicum experience for a total of 45 credit hours. Although this page shows the usual curriculum, changes may be made in course offerings without notice. Please consult the program advisor prior to enrolling in any courses. Course Guide Suggested elective courses FALL I EDAD 631 Student Affairs Functions 3 hours EDAD 669 The College Student ...

Practicum Information

A practicum is a supervised fieldwork experience in which Student Affairs and/or other professionals guide, instruct, and supervise the student's introduction to a particular functional area or project. It offers the opportunity to gain additional insights of a particular office or program by focusing on specific issues, problems, concerns and demands of that particular unit. The Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education (SAAHE) Program requires two practica of 150 clock hours each f ...

Assistantships

A strength of the program is that virtually all students receive high-quality graduate assistantships in the Division of Student Affairs other related divisions/departments within the university. If you are employed as a graduate assistant you are most likely eligible for 9 hours of tuition remission per semester. Additionally, if you are employed as a graduate assistant and are considered a non-resident, you are eligible for a tuition waiver to grant you ...

Faculty

Full-time Faculty   Fred Bonner, Ed.D.University of ArkansasAssociate Dean of Faculty Higher Education Administration Bryan R. Cole, Ph.D.Texas A&M UniversityProfessorHigher Education Administration Kelli Peck Parrott, Ph.D.Bowling Green State UniversityClinical Associate Professor Higher Education Administration       Full-time Practitioner Faculty   Dean Bresciani, Ph.D.University of ArizonaAdjunct Professor Higher ...

Alumni Connection

SAAHE Former Students The Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education (SAAHE) program at Texas A&M has been around since 1989. College Student Personnel has actually been taught at Texas A&M since 1973, but the SAAHE program as we know (and love) it actually came about in 1989. It originated as part of the Educational Psychology (EPSY) department, moved to Educational Administration (EDAD) in 1991. The department merged with another in 2001 and the program is now housed under E ...

Interviewing Conference

THE SAAHE INTERVIEWING CONFERENCE Conference Schedule | Registration Information | Travel & Accommodations | Graduate AssistantshipsContact Information | Frequently Asked Questions The Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education (SAAHE) Interviewing Conference provides prospective graduate students the opportunity to: experience the campus climate at Texas A&M University interview for admission into the graduate program in Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education, ...

Cohort Connections

One of the most distinctive aspects of the SAAHE program is that is operates on a cohort basis, which allows approximately 15 students to enter each fall and to progress together throughout the entire program. This unique structure cultivates support, encouragement, and friendships from the moment that the SAAHE experience begins. Connections are also developed with other staff and colleagues at Texas A&M University through assistantship opportunities, practica and the Student Affairs Con ...