Overview

Student service professionals and the offices they run have the capacity to positively impact the educational experiences of college students, especially those from traditionally underrepresented groups.

Through policy, practice, and research, student affairs practitioners foster environments that are inclusive, respect diversity, and promote learning and success.

The MA in Education with a concentration in Student Affairs and Educational Justice (SAEJ) is offered at Claremont Graduate University (CGU).

Program Highlights

Designed for individuals and working professionals who want to make a difference in higher education student affairs.
Provides you with the knowledge and skills to create socially just higher education environments that have at their core the welfare and development of students.
You will participate in a clinical practicum that allows you to apply what you’ve learned in a real-world student affairs setting.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Historical Foundations in Higher Education

The College Student Experience

Theory & Research in College Student Development

Student Affairs

Organization, Administration & Governance in American Higher Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 11 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-05 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Claremont, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Online Application

$80 Application fee

Official transcript from every undergraduate and graduate institution that has granted the applicant a degree

Resume

Three letters of recommendation

Please submit a five-page, double-spaced personal statement that answers the following questions:

1. Who are you?
2. What is your research interest?
3. Why are you pursuing this graduate degree?
4. What is your professional and academic background?
5. Why CGU?
6. Why the School of Educational Studies?

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

66240 USD / full

≈ 66240 USD / full
Out-of-State

66240 USD / full

≈ 66240 USD / full
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

66240 USD / full

≈ 66240 USD / full

Living costs

Claremont

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

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