MEd HESAA
Master of Education in
Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration
The School of Graduate Studies: Traditional, On Campus
Engaging in Campus Community. Advancing Diversity & Belonging.
Making a Direct Impact on Students’ Lives.
Embark on your journey as a graduate student in Rosemont College’s M Ed in Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration (HESAA) program. Throughout your studies, you’ll actively engage with Rosemont’s vibrant and diverse campus located in suburban Philadelphia. Upon graduation, you’ll emerge equipped with the skills, knowledge, and professional brand necessary to excel as a valued higher education professional, particularly adept at supporting marginalized student populations.
Rosemont’s M Ed in HESAA program centers on three key areas of focus:
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- Advocacy for social justice to enhance students’ academic and cocurricular experiences.
- Mastery of higher education administration skills and tools.
- Development of essential expertise for effective student affairs practitioners.
Join us and become a catalyst for positive change in the realm of higher education, empowering students from all backgrounds to thrive.
Immerse Yourself in a Diverse Campus Community
As a master’s candidate in Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration (HESAA) at Rosemont, you’ll engage deeply with course content designed to enrich your understanding and skill set. Our curriculum covers a diverse array of topics, including advocacy, social justice, student leadership, legal matters, college budgeting, administration, and data evaluation & assessment. These components are crafted to expand your worldview and equip you with the tools necessary to become a leader capable of effecting meaningful change on college campuses. By championing the needs of students throughout their higher education journeys, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the student experience.
In addition to the robust curriculum and skill development provided by the HESAA program, students can expect to gain a multitude of valuable experiences and insights. Here’s what you can anticipate from the HESAA journey:
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- Deepened Understanding: You’ll deepen your understanding of systemic bias in higher education, cultural pluralism, and identity development. This knowledge will empower you to navigate and address issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion within college settings.
- Facilitation Skills: Learn how to facilitate difficult and emotional conversations on crucial topics for college students, preparing you to create inclusive and supportive environments where all voices are heard and valued.
- Organizational Dynamics: Explore the complexities of organizational structures and cultures within higher education institutions. Gain insights into the successes and challenges of fostering a college community that prioritizes student visibility, inclusivity, and value.
- Professional Branding: Hone your professional brand by enhancing your academic writing skills, expanding your network of colleagues, and gaining access to scholarly literature and professional associations. These resources will strengthen your credibility and visibility within the field.
- Customizable Practicum Experience: Tailor your professional experience through customizable practicum placements. Choose to deepen your involvement within a specific campus department or broaden your experience by exploring different facets of student affairs, enriching your resume and skill set.
Overall, the HESAA program offers a holistic and dynamic learning experience, preparing you to thrive as a leader in higher education, advocate for student needs, and foster inclusive campus communities.
Look Forward to a Successful Future
With the higher education administrative skills, understanding of complex social justice topics, and experience applying this knowledge in a diverse campus culture, you will graduate from the Rosemont M Ed in HESAA program as an accomplished higher education and student affairs professional, prepared to take the next steps in your career. You will have the opportunity to make a direct impact on students’ lives as you live and work at Rosemont, an intentionally diverse and vibrant campus community.
Upon completing the program, you will be well prepared to pursue various career paths in higher education, including but not limited to:
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- Academic Support
- Admissions and Enrollment
- Advancement and Alumni Relations
- Advising
- Athletics
- Career Services
- Civic Engagement
- Diversity & Belonging
- Health & Wellness
- Mission & Ministry
- Residence Life
- Student Activities
- Student Leadership
Each of these avenues offers opportunities for you to leverage your expertise and make a meaningful difference in the lives of students, thereby contributing positively to the higher education landscape.
Why Study Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration at Rosemont?
Academic Practicum for Professional Experience
HESAA students serve as half time staff members, paired for 15-20 hours per week with a campus department while taking an academic practicum course. During this course, students create and update their LinkedIn profile, refine their resume and cover letter writing skills, and personally develop their professional brand.
In the HESAA program, students frequently collaborate directly with undergraduate students, offering a diverse array of practicum placement opportunities across campus. These opportunities span departments such as Student Success and Engagement, Diversity and Belonging, Athletics, Advising, Mission and Ministry, and Advancement, among others. Additional potential placements include Admissions, Career Services, Registrar, Residence Life, and Health and Wellness. Click here to apply!
At Rosemont, we prioritize student flexibility and growth. We understand that interests may evolve, so we never want students to feel constrained by their initial choice of graduate assistantship or practicum. Therefore, we offer the option to switch placements if another area suddenly captures your interest.
While maintaining a single practicum provides a deeper connection and mentored experience within a specific department, switching allows you to gain exposure to up to four different departments and supervisors. This not only enriches your educational experience but also provides an excellent opportunity to earn multiple letters of recommendation, enhancing your prospects for your Post Masters job search.
Gain Hands on Experience in a Natural “Learning Lab”
The M Ed in HESAA prepares education professionals to effect meaningful change in college communities through a depth of understanding of the historical, social, and cultural foundations of higher education. As a graduate of this program, you will:
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- Understand the organization, culture, diversity, and history of higher education institutions.
- Create diverse environments that foster student learning and development.
- Gather higher education data, evaluate it, and use it to assess students/program outcomes, and to inform current practice in higher education, with a focus on equity.
- Integrate ethics and social justice into decision making, practice, and course projects.
- Analyze historical and philosophical development trends in higher education and their impact on current practices in the profession, focusing on dismantling systemic bias.
- Demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and application of law, policy, planning, and finance to guide professional practice.
- Identify and apply governance, leadership, organizational, and administrative practices that assist institutions in accomplishing their missions.
- Present and write effectively, thoughtfully, and with an awareness of the audience.
- Participate in and reflect meaningfully on learning and professional development activities.
Program Highlights
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- Two year program for full time students. 39 credit hours (11 courses, plus 4 semester practicum). No summer or winter classes.
- Fully on campus course of study with a diverse and engaged student body providing a natural, “living and learning lab”.
- Opportunity for HESAA students to work on campus 15-20 hours per week throughout the program, rotating across Rosemont offices.
- Rigorous capstone project that demonstrates a student’s ability to develop solutions to a real world problem, providing experience that can be applied as a graduate enters the field. No thesis is required.
- Emphasis on equity and social justice, including how to support marginalized populations while preparing students to tackle critical issues facing college campuses today.
- Delivered on Rosemont’s bucolic Main Line campus, a short train ride from Center City, Philadelphia, one of the most diverse cities in the US.
Rosemont's intentionally small class sizes foster deep connections among students and professors, enabling you to discover your unique voice and expand your professional opportunities. Our intimate academic environment encourages active participation in learning - you'll contribute to discussions, engage with diverse viewpoints, and think critically about your own ideas.
Since 1921, Rosemont has been dedicated to supporting students like you in advancing their lives and those of their families through education. We believe in making quality education affordable and attainable; this commitment is reflected in every aspect of our application process.
School of Graduate Studies
Traditional On Campus 15 Week Study
The School of Graduate Studies programs at Rosemont College are dynamic, practical, and relevant, designed to propel your career forward. Join a diverse community of learners that nurtures your intellectual, professional, and personal growth. The School of Graduate Studies offerings include:
• Graduate teaching certifications on campus and online
• Traditional 15 week semester programs
• Campus, online and hybrid based graduate degrees
Your Path to Success
You can enhance your Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration advanced degree by adding a graduate certificate, such as Strategic Leadership or Human Resource Management.
Whether you’re embarking on the traditional path of full time study or returning to education as an adult learner, it’s essential to explore all your Graduate certificate and certification options:
• Graduate Certificates and Certifications
Take Your Education Even Further
Strengthen Your Degree with A Graduate Certificate
Be the best Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration leader you can be by adding a Graduate Certificate to your Master’s of Education in HESAA (M Ed).
Designed for current and aspiring leaders, the online Graduate Certificate in Strategic Leadership puts you at an advantage to accelerate your career with the knowledge, skills, experiences, attitudes, perspectives, and tools necessary to navigate change. You’ll learn the broad based concepts associated with leadership that can be applied in a variety of individual, organizational, and community settings in an ever changing, pluralistic, global society.
At Rosemont, we offer a high quality education and a pathway to success that offers exceptional value within a challenging yet supportive environment. Recognizing the demands faced by adult learners, we offer flexible degree options aimed at supporting your continued growth through education.
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