M.Ed. in Higher Education – Student Affairs

What Will You Study in Liberty University’s Higher Education – Student Affairs Graduate Program?

• An overview of current research and theories related to student development
• Major trends, issues, and problems facing today’s colleges and universities
• The impact of federal-, state-, and district-level policies on decision-making in schools
• Various functions of student affairs, important aspects of student affairs administration, and critical areas of student support

Liberty’s student affairs program is broken down into 3 main parts: core higher education courses, the student affairs specialization, and professional courses. In addition to studying key aspects of the postsecondary education system in the United States, you can learn how to implement and oversee programs and initiatives that will help college students thrive.

You’ll also analyze various tools that are used to optimize student retention and performance, such as orientation programming, academic advising, and career guidance. The final capstone course provides opportunities for you to conduct research in the field of higher education.

Potential Careers for M.Ed. in Higher Education – Student Affairs Graduates

• College/university administrator
• Educational consultant
• Educational policy analyst
• Higher education faculty
• Program coordinator
• Student affairs administrator

Benefits of Pursuing Your Master’s Degree in Higher Education – Student Affairs with Liberty University

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online master’s in higher education – student affairs from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university. 
• You can complete this student affairs master’s degree in as little as 1 year!

Military Benefits

Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:

• Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
• Reserve/National Guard
• Veterans/retirees
• Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
• Current Department of Defense employees

We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits: 

• Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
• Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)
• 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)