Master of Arts in Higher Education & Student Personnel
University of Mississippi

Program Details

You can become a leader in higher education administration with the Master of Arts in Higher Education & Student Personnel from UM. This online higher education master’s program leads to careers in financial aid, Greek life, and student discipline. Other career paths include:

  • Residence life
  • Institutional fundraising
  • Athletics administration
  • Campus recreation

Through the online higher education graduate program, you develop the dispositions, competencies, and skills to serve students in many ways. You learn aspects of both student affairs and administrative functions. Graduates find success at major universities across the US.

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Program Accreditation & Licensing

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

School Accreditation & Licensing

University of Mississippi is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Admission Tests

GRE

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Occupational License, Resume/CV, Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Statement of Purpose/Intent

Additional Info

  • Students are required to attend a day-long orientation on UM’s Oxford campus during the first summer semester.
  • Three years of post-baccalaureate work experience in higher education is strongly preferred.