Student Development Administration, MA & MEd
Seattle University's Student Development Administration program is designed for those passionate about working with college students beyond the classroom and advancing social justice.
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About this Program
Become an Equity-Minded Leader in Higher Education
Earn your degree at Seattle University, one of the nation’s top programs for developing highly skilled, culturally responsive student affairs and higher education practitioners.
Learn Practical Skills:
- Develop student-centered programs that improve college access and success
- Foster identity-conscious supervision and student leadership development
- Direct strategic change
- Advocate for just policies and practices in higher education
- Lead campus-wide diversity and inclusion initiatives
- Assess and evaluate programs
- Engage in scholarly research, grant writing and fundraising
Program Highlights:
- Build a Lasting Network on a Local and National Level, with colleagues for life, enriching your professional journey beyond graduation.
- Intern with Top Student Affairs and Higher Education Administrators gaining hands-on experience.
- Choose Specializations or Create Your Own, with a focus on transformative justice, leadership, or college access and equity.
- High Placement Rate where 100% of graduates are promoted or working in new higher education jobs within 3 months.
- Flexible Starts, Tailored for Working Professionals, beginning in summer or fall with a mix of primarily in-person and some online course opportunities.
- Affordable Tuition that makes quality education accessible (with graduate assistantships and institutional scholarships.)
- Engage with a Team of Faculty Scholar-Practitioners who teach and mentor.
- Publish research and writing in peer-reviewed journal.
Created for Student-Focused Professionals Like You
Learn more about the program from Dr. Paige Gardner, Co-Program Director, Assistant Professor and SDA alum.
Upcoming Info Session
Student Development Administration Info Session
- November 20, 2024
- 5:30pm PT - 6:30pm PT
- Virtual
Designed for Your Success
Empowering Your Growth for a Career in Student Affairs
Learn about the Student Development Administration program from two SDA alumni.
Real-World Experience for Your Career
Internship partnerships provide experience at:
- Community colleges.
- 4-year public and independent colleges.
- College access organizations.
- University recruitment and leadership training in tech and other companies.
Unique Graduate Assistantship opportunities offer leadership roles within campus and student life.
Flexible Schedule That Fits Your Life
With evening classes and both part-time and full-time course schedules available, you’ll be able
to find the course load that’s right for you.
ALUMNI
SDA alumni have gone on to careers in college admissions, career development, multicultural affairs, student housing, academic advising, student leadership and activities, student financial aid, student union, university athletics and recreational sports, new student programs, advising,international student services, educational tech and a variety of other educational programs.
You will also find alumni in a variety of roles in private companies, nonprofits or government organizations. Here are just a few of the places our alumni can be found:
- American University
- Amherst College
- Boston College
- California State University
- Harvard University
- John Hopkins University
- New York University
- Northwestern University
- Stanford
- University of British Columbia
- University of California
- University of Michigan
- University of Southern California
- University of Texas at Austin
- Wellesley College
Hear From Our Alumni
Sofia Lopez Bactol
"Each SDA faculty member has genuine care for my well-being and success in the program, as well as my professional role. I appreciated their willingness to connect me with professionals in the field to further my development."
'22
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If you have any questions about the program or application, we’re here to help!
Ashley Miller
Senior Admissions Counselor