Distance Learning

Distance Programs

Student Affairs and Higher Education

Master of Science


Three courses (SAHE 533, SAHE 641, and SAHE 652) must be taken in traditional classrooms. All other courses are offered via the Internet.

Note:  High-speed Internet access is required. For details see Computer Requirements

ELAF 655 Legal Aspects of School Administration—3 credits. Subjects covered are the origin and development of educational law with an emphasis given to its application in contemporary school problems.
Delivery: Internet

SAHE 533 Techniques of Interpersonal Interaction—3 credits. This course covers philosophies, theories, principles, and procedures of interpersonal technique. Includes the use of audio and video taped interview, role-playing, and case studies. Note: A 90 minute laboratory is scheduled in addition to the regular class time.
Delivery: Must be taken in traditional classroom

SAHE 634 Practicum in Student Affairs and Higher Education—3 credits. Experience in a campus setting supervised by the sites professional staff and faculty/staff of Indiana State University. The objective is designed to provide the student with experiences requiring an increasing degree of self direction and responsibility. Prerequisites: concurrent enrollment or completion of 533 or Counseling 533 and consent of instructor. Note: May be repeated.
Delivery: Internet

SAHE 637 Introduction to Student Affairs and Higher Education—3 credits. The purposes, development, and present scope of work with students in U.S. colleges and universities, with attention to problems in working with students and related issues, and trends in higher education.
Delivery:Internet

SAHE 638 Student Development: Theory, Assessment, and Application—3 credits. This course will focus on the theories, research, assessment devices, and intervention strategies related to student development and learning in student affairs and higher education settings.
Delivery: Internet

SAHE 640 Collegiate Environments: Theory, Assessment, and Application—3 credits. This course will focus on the physical, social, and psychological aspects of the college environment. Theories, research, assessment devices, and design strategies explored relative to understanding environmental influence in human behavior in the college setting and to student affairs and higher education practices.
Delivery: Internet

SAHE 641 The Multicultural Campus—3 credits. Designed to explore cultural self-awareness of counselors in multicultural situations and to develop sensitivity to the special needs of persons with different cultural backgrounds. Special emphasis will be placed on a transactional approach to multicultural interaction.
Delivery: Must be taken in traditional classroom

SAHE 650 Leadership and Administration in Student Affairs and Higher Education—3 credits. The leadership, administrative, managerial, financial, and legal aspects of student affairs and higher education are covered with attention to how these affect student development and learning. Leadership and consultation skills will receive particular emphasis.
Delivery: Internet

SAHE 651 Program Evaluation—3 credits. This course covers multiple perspectives and concepts pertinent to conducting program evaluations in mental health agencies, educational settings, and other organizations. Program evaluation is covered from the conceptualization stage to the presentation of findings stage, including data gathering and analysis. Prerequisites: knowledge in measurement and research.
Delivery: Internet

SAHE 652 Group Dynamics and Leadership—3 credits. An introduction to the theoretical and experiential understandings of group work including group development, purpose, and dynamics. Particular focus on leadership and advising roles with work groups and student groups.
Delivery: Must be taken in traditional classroom

SAHE 680 Professional Seminar: Student Affairs and Higher Education—3 credits. This course is the culminating experience for the master’s degree in student affairs and higher education. Topics include current professional issues, professional and personal development, and professional ethics.
Delivery: Internet


The Catalog of Indiana State University is the document of authority for all students. The requirements given in the catalog supersede information issued by any academic department, program, college, or school. The University reserves the right to change the requirements at any time.

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