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About

The curriculum of the Masters Degree in Leadership in Student Affairs in Higher Education has been carefully designed to ensure the development of educational leaders who can transform institutions into learning communities in which all members of a diverse society are accorded opportunity and respect. This curriculum has been developed on a foundation of research in the areas of leadership, administration, student development theory, social and cultural development, and budgeting and legal and ethical issues, and technology. The program adheres to the Standards developed by the Council for the Advancement of Standards (CAS) in higher education.

As an active participant in these programs you will develop as a leader through an expanded self- knowledge and worldview. You will develop student affairs competencies and leadership strategies. You will learn how to guide a professional team as s/he integrates recommendations from research with an assessment of the needs of a college and/or university and create a plan for student success. You will explore the political and social implications of higher education and the educational requirements of a diverse, democratic, multicultural society. You will discover how technology can be utilized to enhance management and communication. You will acquire the confidence necessary to ignite and inspire others.

Warren Bennis has written that the primary goal of leadership is the creation of a human community held together by a common purpose. True leaders, he said, demonstrate a balance of competence, virtue, and vision. It is our mission to guide you in developing all three.

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Admissions

• Grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.75
• Recommendation forms from academic or professional sources
• Résumé
• Personal interview

Post-Admission Requirements

Grade Requirements

Graduate students in the Department of Leadership, Research, and Foundations (LRF) in the College of Education (COE) must maintain grades of no less than B minus in all coursework. This policy is enforced for students enrolled in the Master’s degree program and students enrolled in Student Affairs in Higher Education (SAHE) whether on campus or online.

Repeating Courses

A student who receives a grade below B minus in a course may repeat that course once, upon approval by the department chair. The grade received in a repeated course will substitute for the original grade and only the latter grade will be used in calculating the Graduate Program grade point average required for graduation. However, all grades received will appear on the student's transcript and will be used in calculating the student's University grade point average.

Transfer Course Credits

Courses transferred from another institution or from other departments at UCCS must be approved by a faculty advisor and a grade of B minus or better for that course must be verified by an official transcript. Incomplete Grades A grade of "I" (Incomplete) is considered to be a “W” (Withdrawal) if work is not completed within the one-year maximum period of time. A grade of "I" will be given only when the following conditions are met:

• • The student requests an incomplete grade.
• • Reasons for not completing course requirements were beyond the student's control.
• • A substantial amount of coursework has already been completed by the student.
• • The instructor agrees that a grade of “I” is warranted.

The instructor sets the conditions whereby the course work will be completed to include a deadline of no more than one calendar year.

Student Ethics

Students are expected to adhere to the highest codes of personal and professional ethics, as set forth by the Honor Code of the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, which appears each semester in the Schedule of Classes. Students who do not meet these standards may be dismissed from the Graduate School by the Graduate Dean upon recommendation of the chair of the Department of Leadership, Research, and Foundations (LRF).

Academic Probation

A non-provisionally admitted student who has completed nine or more semester hours in a MA or Licensure program in LRF and who has received a grade of “F” in any course will be placed on a one-year probation until the course has been repeated and a minimum grade of B minus has been earned. Under extenuating circumstances, student may petition the Department Chair for an extension of the probationary time period. A provisionally admitted student who receives a grade of “F” during the provisional time period will be dismissed from the program.

Dismissal from Program

Any student who fails to earn the minimum required grade for a repeated course that was previously taken unsuccessfully (that is, with a grade lower than a B minus) will be dismissed from the program. A dismissed student is eligible to reapply for admission after one year. Approval or rejection of this application rests with the Department Chair. Military Student Policy If you are a military student with the potential of being called to military service and /or training during the course of the semester, you are encouraged to contact your UCCS course instructor no later than the first week of class to discuss the class attendance policy.

Courses

Year 1 (18 credits)

Fall

Spring

Summer

Year 2 (12 credits)

Fall

Spring