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Higher Education and Student Affairs

Developing scholar-practitioners

within higher education settings

Our graduate programs develop skilled professionals who effectively lead higher education institutions and engage community partners in solving complex problems. You will be exposed to the diverse issues facing higher education and student affairs today.

Making a distinct impact

globally and across the country

From college presidents and full-time faculty through entry-level professionals, our alumni utilize the knowledge, skills and understanding of higher education they developed in our program to impact the world around them.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Alumni Spotlight Check out some of the incredible career paths of our higher education and student affairs alumni.

"My PhD experience was wonderful. I learned so much in research, theory, and practice in the field of higher education, and I would not have had the advancement opportunities that I have without it." - Stephanie Baird, University Registrar and Chair of the Graduate School of Business Oklahoma Christian University (Edmond)
"While I had worked in higher education at three public higher education institutions for eight years prior to starting the doctoral program at OSU, my opportunities for advancement were mitigated. Once I began the program in 1989 as a full-time graduate student, I discovered a network of peers and strong faculty support. My doctorate from OSU afforded me the credentials, knowledge and experience to realize my aspirations through the twenty-seven years of experience as a college vice president and president." - Ric Baser, EdD Education Administration (1992), President at Northwest Vista College (San Antonio, TX)
"My master’s degree prepared me to be a successful leader in student housing and provided me access to a dynamic network of alumni and student affairs professionals. I can directly attribute my success in both public and private sector to my graduate studies and assistantship experience at Oklahoma State." - Matthew Brown, MS Counseling and Student Development (1998), President for Capstone Management Properties (Denver, CO)
"My experience at Oklahoma State was transformational. I'm proud of my degree program and the skills and experiences that came along with it. I feel prepared to use student development theory to support the students' learning, as well as educational management principles to manage the strategic direction of two university campuses. My PhD experience is the foundation of my professional activities. I have applied most of the knowledge I acquired in my diverse assignments and activities. I constantly find myself relating work situations and challenges with my learning experiences during my doctoral program." - Roland Muñez, PhD Higher Education (2015) and MS Educational Leadership (2012), Campus Director and Adjunct Assistant Professor at Emory-Riddle Aeronautical University (Daytona Beach, FL)
"OSU’s higher education program prepared me well for the student affairs profession. Through the rigorous course work, multiple internship components and grad assistantship, I was able to graduate and begin a career at an administrative level." - Kassey Steele, MS College Student Development (2014), Director of Student Life for Tulsa Community College (Tulsa)
"My plan of study allowed me to customize the degree in a way that worked for my background and goals. Courses identifying critical issues in higher education were paired with business courses in entrepreneurship, innovation, and creativity. My exposure to a broad range of topics prepared me to lead." - Brad Williams, PhD Higher Education (2017), President, Dallas College - El Centro Campus
"I would not be where I am today without OSU and my PhD in Higher Education." - Sarah Clark, PhD Higher Education (2016), Dean and University Librarian at La Selle University (Philadelphia, PA)
"The PhD experience was helpful in nurturing a spirit of research and inquiry. When I entered the doctoral program, I was interested in Natives in higher education. The experiences with faculty prepared me for the professorate and to create opportunities for the students I currently work to research and teach." - Robin Zape-tah-hol-ah Minthorn, PhD Higher Education (2012), Associate Professor, Director of Educational Leadership Doctoral Program and Director of Indigenous Education Initiatives at the University of Washington (Seattle, WA)
"My PhD program prepared me beyond my expectations. I built relationships and connections with other student affairs professionals and, since my courses were delivered at the OSU-OKC campus, I could work as a full-time professional in the metro area while completing the program part-time. My classes were spaces of genuine dialogue that supported real-world situations within higher education, and I was also able to study abroad over a spring break. The faculty care about the students, go the extra mile, and coach you all along the way. I cherished my time in the program. It is a part of my life I will never forget." Chez Redmond, PhD Higher Education and Student Affairs

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Dr. Amber Manning-Ouellette Program Coordinator Higher Education and Student Affairs amber.manning-ouellette@okstate.edu