Student Personnel in Higher Education
“Leading to make a difference “
Welcome!
The University of Florida Student Personnel in Higher Education program is designed to prepare students to enter Student Affairs leadership positions in two- and four-year institutions of higher education. The program integrates academic coursework with practitioner-based experience.
SPHE 2013 VISITATION DAYS
The exact date for February 2013 will be set in early November.
Please check back then.
The SPHE program hosts a Visitation Days Program for prospective students at the beginning of each year (usually February). Students have an opportunity to get acquainted with the SPHE faculty and staff, current students, and the campus itself. Interviews for Graduate Assistantships also take place at this time. The schedule for 2012 is posted below to give you an idea of what the program entails. The dates and registration form for 2013 will be available on this site in early November.
For more information, contact:
Dr. Diane Porter-Roberts ( dianep@housing.ufl.edu)
Graduate Assistantship Opportunities
Most of the Graduate Assistantships for 2012-2013 are filled, but there are a few still available. Click on the Graduate Assistantships link on the left side of the page for more information.
Program Information
Students enter the graduate program in the fall as members of a cohort group. The group provides support and builds a sense of community for the students.
The master’s degree requires 46 semester hours, which is completed in two years. It consists of a core of 36 hours of coursework and includes 10 hours of supervised practicum and internship experiences. All students are assigned a faculty advisor at the time of admission.
The Curriculum
The student affairs profession is increasingly diverse and is engaged in a variety of activities and programs. The emphasis in UF’s master’s degree program in SPHE is upon the promotion, design, and assessment of student learning in a variety of campus and community settings. All students will enroll in these core courses:
Student Development Theory Counseling Skills
Campus Environments American Higher Education
Diversity Student Affairs Administration
Crisis Management in Higher Education Internationalization of Higher Education
All students will also enroll in a practicum or internship course during the program.
Financial Assistance
Students are encouraged to apply to the UF Office for Student Financial Affairs for assistance with loans, grants, and fellowships. In cooperation with the UF Division of Student Affairs and Sante Fe College, several part-time positions are available in such areas as orientation, residence life, career services, student activities, Greek life, multicultural programs, etc. On-campus interviews for these positions will take place on SPHE Visitation Day and then, on an on-going basis as necessary for positions to begin in the Fall term.
