高等教育管理和学生事务专业教育学位为希望从事高等教育行政管理人员和专业人员的从业人员提供继续教育的机会。该课程为学生做好准备，以应对当今和未来两年，四年制和研究生院所面临的各种挑战。
The Educational Specialist degree in Higher Education Administration and Student Affairs provides continuing educational opportunities for practitioners who wish to hold careers as higher education administrators and staff professionals. The coursework prepares students for the varied challenges facing two-year, four-year and graduate institutions today and in the future.<br><br>Program Learning Outcomes<br><br>Graduates of the program will be able to:<br><br> Demonstrate a broad understanding of theories of student and adult development that guide the profession and influence student learning and development within their collegiate environment.<br> Demonstrate a basic understanding and conversant knowledge of the legal issues facing higher education today, including being familiar with legislation that impacts decision making within higher education and understanding the rights and responsibilities of students, staff, faculty and institutions.<br> Demonstrate, through practical experience in two or more functional areas within higher education, the potential to succeed in professional leadership positions.<br> Demonstrate an understanding of the administrative and financial functions performed on a college or university campus.