Earn your Master of Arts in Education: Higher Education and Student Affairs

About the program

Start terms: Fall

Program length: 24 months

Mode of study: Hybrid

Campus location: Redlands

Total units: 36 units

✓ Transfer-credits accepted

The Master of Arts in Education: Higher Education and Student Affairs program prepares you for practitioner and leadership roles across colleges and universities. Through an educational justice lens, you'll develop the skills to lead in higher education, support students, and use research to make thoughtful decisions that strengthen the student experience.

As part of a cohort, you’ll learn with faculty who bring experience as scholars, educators, and administrators. Courses explore current issues in higher education, from student development to digital leadership. You'll build skills for roles in academic advising, admissions, residential life, student affairs, academic affairs, and other higher education settings.

Real students. Real stories.

At University of Redlands, education is personal, purposeful, and designed to help students thrive at every stage of their journey. Whether pursuing an undergraduate degree, advancing through graduate study, or exploring a career-changing pathway, students benefit from hands-on learning, real-world experience, close faculty mentorship, and a supportive community that encourages curiosity, creativity, and leadership. Why is University of Redlands #WorthIt? Hear it directly from our students!