A Partnership between UCLA Student Affairs and the UCLA Graduate School of Education & Information Studies Division of Higher Education and Organizational Change
Welcome!
Thank you for your interest in the UCLA Master’s Degree of Education in Student Affairs (MSA). This program is designed to provide early-career professionals with knowledge, skills and a social justice perspective in the areas of student development theory, foundations of higher education, student affairs administration, research and assessment. Our unique program is a partnership between the Graduate School of Education and Information Studies (GSEIS) and UCLA’s Division of Student Affairs. It is housed in the GSEIS Division of Higher Education and Organizational Change (HEOC). With this powerful partnership between the UCLA Student Affairs and GSE&IS, students in the MSA program have the opportunity to interact with and learn from some of the leading practitioners and researchers in higher education and student affairs.
UCLA offers a unique opportunity for MSA students to experience the challenges and opportunities of a world-class research university while meeting the important need of preparing student affairs professionals for positions in public and private colleges and universities as well as community colleges. Students enrolled in the MSA program explore prevailing research and theories impacting the field of student affairs while also acquiring a range of professional experiences. This exceptional mix of research and practice is the cornerstone of a top, world-class student affairs program, and we are excited that you are interested in learning more about the unique educational opportunities awaiting you in the UCLA Masters of Education in Student Affairs program.
Sincerely,
Ronni Sanlo, Ed.D. Program Director
Linda J. Sax , Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Faculty Director
