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Welcome to the Higher Education & Student Affairs Administration Program  

The Higher Education & Student Affairs Administration (HESA) graduate programs prepares individuals for careers as highly effective higher education administrators and scholars. Both the MA and PhD programs prepare scholar-leaders for the varied challenges facing higher education organizations in today’s global environment. A key goal of the HESA programs is to develop change leaders who actively engage with issues of the 21st century to create equitable and socially just higher education institutions.

Graduates of our programs:

  • Advance social justice & inclusion practices within their campus community
  • Promote stakeholder development (student, alumni, donor, faculty, staff, administrator, community, etc.)
  • Enhance the organization and administration of their university/college
  • Engage in independent and collaborative assessment, evaluation, and research

Prospective students can access specific program information below:

Prospective Students

Interested in learning more about our programs? 

  • Review this information packet for prospective HESA students
  • Complete this brief interest form for information about upcoming events
  • Upcoming Events
    • HESA Information Session Webinar: Monday December 9 from 7:30 - 8:30pm Eastern
    • Informational Session for Non-Degree-Seeking Students: Wednesday, December 4 from Noon- - 1pm Eastern
      • Join Dr. Virginia Byrne (on Zoom) to learn about being a Non-Degree Seeking Student in the MSU Higher Education & Student Affairs program. We will review the application process, the applicable tuition remission forms, and recommended Spring and Fall courses (particularly Zoom evening courses). 
      • Register for the Zoom: tinyurl.com/HESAnondegree
  • The School of Graduate Studies coordinates the application process. 

    • Apply here by January 15 (priority deadline): www.morgan.edu/apply
    • More information for International Students can be found here