Master of Education in Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs (PASA online)
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Transform Education
Gain Hands-On Experience
Graduate from a Top University
Develop Relevant Skills
Transform Education with a Mission-Driven Mindset
The online Master of Education in Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs (PASA) program offers in-depth knowledge of the key aspects of higher education administration. This includes student affairs, student development, legal matters, identity and diversity, and the history of higher education. You will select three focus courses that align with your interests or career goals.
In the PASA online program, you will:
- Prepare for a variety of roles in higher education.
- Learn to advance educational equity for historically marginalized students.
- Interact with one of the most diverse cohorts on campus.
- Learn from leading professors and practitioners who will support your professional growth and challenge your perspective.
Program Details
DEGREE AWARDED
Master of Education (ME)
ESTIMATED LENGTH
Full time: 12 months
Part time: 24 months
UNITS
30
PROGRAM COST
$2,354 per unit (estimated)
MODALITY
Online
NEXT DEADLINE
December 1, 2024
START DATE
August 25, 2025
CLASS TIMES
Mondays through Fridays from 4:00-6:00p.m. and 6:30-8:30 p.m. Pacific Time
2 days a week
Areas of Focus
Courses
Admissions
Scholarships
Advance Educational Equity. And Your Career.
In the PASA online program, you’ll earn a degree that will enable you to advance students’ higher education goals and help colleges further their academic missions. Through hands-on training, you’ll develop relevant skills to help you reach your professional and career goals in higher education administration and student affairs, such as in advising, residential life, student advocacy, campus activities, and athletic programs.
Apply NowGraduate Assistant Positions
Apply theory-to-practice and gain hands-on experience in higher education through optional graduate assistant positions. Graduate assistant positions are posted at the beginning of the academic year. A majority of PASA students attain graduate assistant positions within the USC campus, but through our extensive network you will have the opportunity to seek out opportunities at other colleges and universities