The Higher Education/Student Personnel Track in the Educational Leadership MA program is designed to prepare students for leadership positions in student personnel administration in higher education and education-related fields.
Higher Education Professionals work in a variety of settings on college and university campuses, from financial aid, orientation, and residence life to athletics, international services, and student activities. They provide services and develop programs that affect all aspects of students' lives inside and outside of the classroom.
Given the focus of the program, this master's degree does not lead to fulfillment of K-12 teacher certification requirements.
Total Credit Hours Required: 39 Credit Hours Minimum beyond the Bachelor's Degree
Track Prerequisites
Degree Requirements
Core
6 Total Credits
- Complete all of the following
- Complete the following:
- EDF6481 - Fundamentals of Graduate Research in Education (3)
- Complete at least 1 of the following:
- EDF6432 - Measurement and Evaluation in Education (3)
- EDF6401 - Statistics for Educational Data (3)
Specialization
24 Total Credits
- Complete the following:
- EDH6635 - Organization and Administration of Higher Education (3)
- EDH6065 - History and Philosophy of Higher Education (3)
- EDH6505 - Finance in Higher Education (3)
- EDH6935 - Capstone Seminar in College Student Personnel (3)
- EDH6407 - Ethical and Legal Issues in Student Personnel (3)
- EDH6634 - Student Personnel Services in Higher Education (3)
- EDH6047 - Theories of College Student Development (3)
- EDH6105 - Retention Strategies in Colleges and Universities (3)
Elective Courses
3 Total Credits
- Earn at least 3 credits from the following types of courses: Electives approved by adviser
Professional Field Experience
6 Total Credits
- Complete all of the following
- Complete the following:
- EDH6947 - Practicum in Student Personnel (3)
- Earn at least 3 credits from the following:
- EDH6946 - Internship (1 - 99)
Grand Total Credits: 39
Application Requirements
For information on general UCF graduate admissions requirements that apply to all prospective students, please visit the Admissions section of the Graduate Catalog. Applicants must apply online. All requested materials must be submitted by the established deadline.
In addition to the general UCF graduate application requirements, applicants to this program must provide:
- One official transcript (in a sealed envelope) from each college/university attended.
- Official, competitive GRE score taken within the last five years.
- Three letters of recommendation, with one being from a staff, administrator, or faculty at a college or university familiar with your involvement or engagement in postsecondary education.
- Resumé.
- Personal statement explaining your past, present, and future involvement in events or activities related to your development in College Student Personnel.
An individual and group interview may be required. The Higher Education/Student Personnel track admits in fall term only.
All application materials must be submitted by the appropriate deadline listed below.
Financial Information
Graduate students may receive financial assistance through fellowships, assistantships, tuition support, or loans. For more information, see the College of Graduate Studies Funding website, which describes the types of financial assistance available at UCF and provides general guidance in planning your graduate finances. The Financial Information section of the Graduate Catalog is another key resource.
Fellowship Information
Fellowships are awarded based on academic merit to highly qualified students. They are paid to students through the Office of Student Financial Assistance, based on instructions provided by the College of Graduate Studies. Fellowships are given to support a student's graduate study and do not have a work obligation. For more information, see UCF Graduate Fellowships, which includes descriptions of university fellowships and what you should do to be considered for a fellowship.
