Postsecondary Education: Student Affairs (MA)

Master of Arts

A pathway to meaningful, important work with college students, providing a curriculum that emphasizes experiential learning and prepares you to begin or advance your career in student affairs
  • Delivered entirely online 
  • Begin coursework any term; next cohort starts January 2025
  • Apply now!
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Features

Entirely Online | 36 Credits | 2 Years
  • Develop lasting connections while studying with the same group of peers 
  • Flexible, online - part-time or full-time program designed for working professionals
  • Competency-based curriculum ensures a deep understanding of the student affairs profession
  • Build a professional network with community and institutional partners for mentorship and support
  • Focus on enhancing skills needed in residence life, student activities, career services, admissions, financial aid, academic advising, multicultural student affairs, and other student affairs fields
97%

Placement Rate

Graduates are finding positions where they do what they love: serving and impacting students. 

Flexible Delivery

Part-time & full-time options - Start any term

Build relationships and connections for years to come.

35+

Years of Experience

Two full-time faculty bring 35+ years as experienced practitioners, complemented by working administrators as adjunct faculty. 

Here to Help

As an Online & Distance Education student, you’ll have a dedicated Enrollment Contact and Program Coordinator to assist you with registering for classes, navigating the course sequence and billing process, preparing for graduation and much more.

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David 'Schmiddy' Schmid

Program Coordinator

Associate Professor, Educational Psychology, Foundations, & Leadership Studies
david.schmid@uni.edu
319-273-6519

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Janelle Finke

Enrollment Contact

janelle.finke@uni.edu
319-273-7740

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Fund Your Degree

You can have the opportunity fund your degree while learning through hands-on experiences, earning monetary awards or a combination of both. 

Delivered Entirely Online

Courses are offered entirely online using a combination of Zoom video conferencing on select evenings and Blackboard, a learning management system. Our team of support specialists is available to provide technical assistance and resources. Throughout the course sequence, you'll explore topics such as: the philosophies and history of student affairs, college student development, research and assessment in the field, social justice and inclusion, higher education law, leading, and advising

Students meeting online through Zoom

Our program prepares you to serve as a student affairs professional in a number of functions, including, but not limited to:

  • Housing and Residence Life
  • Multicultural Student Services
  • Admissions
  • Academic Advising
  • Financial Aid
  • Registrar
  • Student Support Services
  • Orientation
  • Dean of Students
  • Student Outreach 
  • Student Health Services
  • TRIO Services
  • Student Activities
  • University Unions
  • Student Accessibility Services
  • International Student Services
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Individualized Support Services

Throughout every step of your program, you'll have a dedicated team of support staff ready to assist you. You'll also have access to UNI services such as:

  • Personalized academic advising
  • Support from Financial Aid, Career Services and Rod Library staff
  • Academic support and tutoring opportunities from the Learning Center
  • Access to student accessibility services and staff
  • Technical support assistance
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Delivered Entirely Online

Courses are offered entirely online using a combination of Zoom video conferencing on select evenings and Blackboard, a learning management system. Our team of support specialists is available to provide technical assistance and resources. Throughout the course sequence, you'll explore topics such as: the philosophies and history of student affairs, college student development, research and assessment in the field, social justice and inclusion, higher education law, leading, and advising

Students meeting online through Zoom

Our program prepares you to serve as a student affairs professional in a number of functions, including, but not limited to:

  • Housing and Residence Life
  • Multicultural Student Services
  • Admissions
  • Academic Advising
  • Financial Aid
  • Registrar
  • Student Support Services
  • Orientation
  • Dean of Students
  • Student Outreach 
  • Student Health Services
  • TRIO Services
  • Student Activities
  • University Unions
  • Student Accessibility Services
  • International Student Services
Smiling graduate hugging someone at graduation ceremony
Individualized Support Services

Throughout every step of your program, you'll have a dedicated team of support staff ready to assist you. You'll also have access to UNI services such as:

  • Personalized academic advising
  • Support from Financial Aid, Career Services and Rod Library staff
  • Academic support and tutoring opportunities from the Learning Center
  • Access to student accessibility services and staff
  • Technical support assistance
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To be admitted, students must have:

  • Current resume
  • Applicant statement
  • Two letters of recommendation (at least one should be from a former professor)
     
  • Along with the application, students should have their official transcripts sent directly to the Office of Admissions

Next Steps


Express Interest

Complete our online information request form. We'll send program updates, important information and application deadlines directly to your inbox!


Submit Your Application

Along with the application, students must submit the required additional application materials listed above.


Contact Us

Our team of support staff is available to help you throughout your UNI journey.

Contact us at 319-273-7206 or online@uni.edu for assistance.

 

 

Delivery of this program is contingent on a sufficient number of students being accepted into the program.