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Program checklist · MS

Higher Education and Student Affairs, MS

Binghamton University · Vestal, NY

A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.

Program
Award
MS
Credential class
ceterms:MasterDegree
Catalog edition
2026-2027 Binghamton University Academic Guide
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
The Master of Science in Higher Education and Student Affairs (MS HESA) degree program at Binghamton University prepares graduates for entry- to mid-level management positions in two- and four-year institutions of higher education. It typically takes full-time students two years to complete our program. The MS HESA program is ideally suited for those who wish to pursue positions including academic advising, admissions and enrollment management, career development and placement, financial aid, health services, judicial affairs, leadership development, multicultural affairs, non-traditional and commuter student services, residential life, services for students with disabilities, student activities, and student development and involvement. Graduates of the MS HESA program may also acquire skills that are desirable in organizations outside of academia. The curriculum for the MS HESA degree program was designed to meet the American College Personnel Association (ACPA) Professional Preparation Commission Standards and the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS) Standards for Master’s Level Student Affairs Professional Preparation Programs.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
196079
CourseShelf checklist
CK_196079_b6c518eb
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Admission Requirements

6 items
  1. Online graduate degree application with graduate degree application fee
    Not resolved to a course
  2. Transcripts from each college or university attended
    Not resolved to a course
  3. Two letters of recommendation from instructors or professors who can attest to the applicant’s academic ability for graduate study. Applicants who have been out of college for at least three years may submit current letters of reference from employment supervisors or others affiliated with their employment who can attest to their ability to perform successfully and professionally, and to the likelihood of success in a graduate program
    Not resolved to a course
  4. A personal statement that addresses the applicant’s interest in the program, career goals, and current skills and experiences relative to their current or intended career in student affairs, and how this degree will be an important step toward achieving your personal and professional goals
    Not resolved to a course
  5. Résumé or CV
    Not resolved to a course
  6. Acknowledge the Higher Education and Student Affairs contract (available in the online application)
    Not resolved to a course

International Applicants

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    Admission Deadlines

    0 items

      Program Requirements

      0 items

        Course Requirements

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          A. Required Courses (27 credits)

          9 items
          1. HESA 510
            Intro to Higher Educ & SA
            Not resolved to a course
          2. HESA 511
            Clg Std Dev Thry, Rsrch, Pract
            Not resolved to a course
          3. HESA 512
            Equity, Diversity & Incl in SA
            Not resolved to a course
          4. HESA 513
            Orgnztn & Admin in Higher Ed
            Not resolved to a course
          5. HESA 514
            Law of Higher Education
            Not resolved to a course
          6. HESA 517
            Funct. Areas in Higher Ed & SA
            Not resolved to a course
          7. HESA 522
            Admissions to Alumni Success
            Not resolved to a course
          8. HESA 525
            Assessment in Higher Education
            Not resolved to a course
          9. HESA 590
            Field Prac in Higher Ed & SA
            Not resolved to a course

          C. Additional Course Requirements

          3 items
          1. HESA Elective Courses
            Not resolved to a course
            9
          2. Application of Learning (3 Credits): HESA 595- Internship (or formal waiver/extra elective)
            Not resolved to a course
          3. Demonstration of Competencies (3 Credits): HESA 524 - Higher Education and Student Affairs Capstone
            Not resolved to a course

          Academic Advising

          0 items

            Capstone Requirement

            0 items

              Internship Experience Requirement

              6 items
              1. Full-time [1] (10-12 hrs/wk) for one academic semester (spring or fall) (minimum 13 weeks)
                Not resolved to a course
              2. Half-time [2] (5-6 hrs/wk) for the full academic year (26 weeks)
                Not resolved to a course
              3. Half-time for one academic semester of (spring or fall) plus 70 hours in summer semester = 140 hours
                Not resolved to a course
              4. Summer internship - 140 hours
                Not resolved to a course
              5. [1] Full-time = 10-12 hrs/wk for 13 weeks = 140
                Not resolved to a course
              6. [2] Half-time = 5-6 hrs/wk for 26 weeks = 140
                Not resolved to a course

              Field Practice Requirement

              0 items

                Additional Information About the Program

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                  Source. Binghamton University, catalog 2026-2027 Binghamton University Academic Guide — https://catalog.binghamton.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=7&poid=1957&returnto=313. Captured page pages/0115.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.