Master of Science in Student Affairs Administration
The concentration in Student Affairs Administration prepares individuals for careers in higher education and student affairs across areas such as academic advising, residential life, student leadership, multiculturalism, and program evaluation and assessment. Students complete 36 credit hours, including an internship requirement that provides direct experience working within student affairs. The program culminates in students developing a portfolio to demonstrate their learning across core competencies.
The program is an online, asynchronous program that can be completed as a part- or full-time student. Full-time employees at the University of Memphis or state of Tennessee are eligible for tuition remission to help fund graduate studies. The program also works with campus partners to publicize and fill a variety of assistantships on campus each year that provide support such as tuition remission and/or stipends. In the past, SAA students have held assistantships related to academic advising, disability services, career counseling, student athletics, and student leadership.
Required Courses
Graduate Catalog Program Requirements and Course Listing
Program Coordinator
Dr. Genia Bettencourt
Assistant Professor of Higher & Adult Education
Email | 901.678.2369
Office: 123F Ball Hall
Application Process
NO GRE SCORES REQUIRED. Priority application deadline is April 1 for Summer/Fall admission. Priority application is November 1 for Spring admission.
Each applicant must submit a completed application packet to the UofM Graduate School that includes:
- A completed admissions application
- Graduate School Application (Click Apply Now)
- Official transcripts for all prior undergraduate and graduate courses
In addition, each applicant must submit the following as part of your graduate application:
- Personal statement that addresses the following items:
- Your background and experience related to higher education and student affairs
- An overview of why you are pursuing a master’s in Student Affairs administration generally and from the Higher and Adult Education program at the UofM specifically
- Your career aspirations, particularly how this degree relates to your professional goals and intentions
- Your experience with and commitment to diversity and equity
- Professional resume
- Three letters of professional recommendation – preferably one from your former or current instructors