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Higher Education Prospective Students On-Campus M.Ed.

On-Campus M.Ed.

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The University of Florida’s Student Personnel in Higher Education (SPHE) program is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to assume leadership roles in student affairs across higher education institutions. Graduates are prepared to thrive in various higher education settings, thanks to a balanced curriculum that combines academic rigor with practical, hands-on experience.

This 36-credit-hour master’s program includes 33 credit hours of core coursework, complemented by 3 credit hours of supervised practicum and internship experiences. This degree program offers advanced study in areas such as contemporary trends and issues in student affairs, the philosophy behind student affairs, and hands-on practicum experiences. It prepares you to critically engage with and articulate key theories and models of college student development, while also equipping you to create the conditions and practices that promote holistic growth and success for students.

Students enter the program in the fall as part of a cohort, fostering a strong sense of community and mutual support. Each student is also paired with a faculty advisor upon admission, ensuring personalized guidance throughout their academic journey.

Program Course Requirement

Year 1

Fall:

  • EDH 6065: History of American Higher Education
  • EDH 6360: Foundations & Functions of Student Personnel
  • EDH 6360: Campus Environments & Student Success

Spring:

  • EDH 6040: Theory of College Student Development
  • SDS 6401: Counseling Skills for Non-Counselors
  • EDH 6644: Assessment in Higher Education

Year 2

Fall:

  • EDH 6947: Practicum in Student Personnel
  • EDH 7405: The Law & Higher Education
  • EDH 6931: Advanced Theory of College Student Development

Spring:

  • EDH 6935: Capstone
  • EDH 6763: Student Affairs Administration
  • EDH 6066: American Higher Education
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    Program Requirement

    • A bachelor’s degree from an accredited United States college or university, or a degree deemed equivalent by the University of Florida Office of Admission prior to the first day of class
    • A minimum grade point average of 3.0 upper-division (last 60 credits) undergraduate work.

    Exceptions to the above requirements are made only when these and other criteria, including letters of recommendation, are reviewed by the academic unit, recommended by the college, and approved by the Dean of the Graduate School.

    NOTE: The Student Personnel in Higher Education master’s program no longer requires a submission of Graduate Records Examination (GRE) scores.

    For additional questions or concerns not addressed on the webpage or Frequently Asked Questions or to check on the status of your application, please email COE Graduate Admissions (GradAdmissions@coe.ufl.edu) with the subject line “On-Campus SPHE application question”

    Program Highlight

    Entry: Fall
    Typical Course Load: 9 credits per semester
    Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
    Priority Deadline: December 1st
    Priority Deadline: December 15th
    Average Class Size: 15-20
    Program Completion: 2 years