Our Higher Education program offers a comprehensive curriculum that will serve you in every facet of higher education administration, policy making, and research. You will become part of an intellectually vibrant community of students, faculty, and alumni who share a common interest in ensuring the successful future of higher education and enhancing the opportunities they provide to their students.

Master of Education

The M.Ed. program in Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education (SAAHE) is designed to prepare entry-level professionals to work in student affairs and student services at higher education institutions. The M.Ed. in Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education prepares entry-level college student educators to implement holistic, transformative, and integrated learning experiences in colleges, universities, and other postsecondary settings. The curriculum closely follows the ACPA/NASPA Professional Competencies as well as the CAS Standards for graduate professional preparation.

Have Questions?

Learn more about our program by meeting our cohorts, checking out this year’s orientation schedule, reviewing our SAAHE resources folder, and seeing where our alumni are placing.

For more information, please contact Dr. Brad Johnson, HED Director of Graduate Studies, rbjohnso@uncg.edu.

Our Faculty

We are a diverse community of scholar-researchers, leaders, and educators who have joined together in order to develop effective and principled leadership, to promote transformative learning, and to advance and disseminate cutting-edge knowledge that addresses problems of theory and practice in the fields of higher education and student affairs. Get to know our faculty, their areas of research, and professional connections by browsing our faculty directory.

Resources

SAAHEpedia

The SAAHEpedia is a document compiled by students for students. This document serves as a guide for SAAHE students and provides a wealth of resources, information, and advice for graduate studens at UNCG.

The Graduate School Resources

The UNC Greensboro Graduate School has a variety of resources available to graduate students. This source contains information regarding graduate funding, student life, and professional development.

SAAHE News

Doctor of Philosophy

The Ph.D. in Educational Studies with a concentration in higher education is intended for experienced administrators and qualified scholars. Graduates pursue careers as scholar-practitioners in areas such as student affairs, community college leadership, and general higher education administration.

For more information, please contact Dr. Laura Gonzalez, HED Director of Doctoral Studies, lmgonza2@uncg.edu.

Apply

Applications to all graduate programs are made through the UNC Greensboro Graduate School. The Graduate School website will provide prospective students with a wealth of information about the application process.

Financial Support

Our goal is for every student in the School of Education (SOE) to be able to focus on their studies and not on student debt. A variety of financial aid is available to our students, including scholarships based on academic merit and financial need. We invite you to explore the many scholarship opportunities offered in the School of Education. 

All students should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for any scholarship in which financial need is a requirement of the scholarship.

Students needing other financial aid should complete the forms obtained through the Financial Aid Office. You may contact the Financial Aid Office at 336.334.5702 or email: finaid@uncg.edu.

FAQs

How much do the programs cost?

The cost varies every year and it depends on how many courses you take every semester, too. You can find out about the estimated cost of attendance at the Graduate School’s website.

When is my application due?

It depends. Some programs have earlier admissions deadlines; some Master’s Degree programs have rolling admissions, and others have strict deadlines. Please consult individual program pages and coordinators or the Graduate School for more information.

What is I just want to take a course or two? Do I have to enroll in a program?

The VISIONS program is designed just for that purpose. If you need to renew a license, or if you wish to take a class in order to determine if you wish to apply to a program, or if you just have a love of learning, VISIONS may be the answer for you.

How long does it take to complete my program?

For most students, it depends on how many courses you choose to take each semester and your program. You may choose to take only 1-2 courses per semester, or you may take 3-4 courses per semester.

Where can I find a class schedule?

The University Registrar’s Office publishes the Fall and Spring Semester Schedule of Courses in Web format only. The Fall schedule is available in March and the Spring schedule is available in October. The semester Schedule of Courses lists all courses and course sections to be offered in a given semester. Current schedule information can be found on the Web through the Course Search.

  1. Select the current or previous terms you wish to search through.
  2. Select a Subject.
    • For Teacher Education courses, you will need to select “Teacher Education” as the “Subject.”
    • For Higher Education courses, you will need to select “Higher Education” as the “Subject.”
  3. Click the Search button.