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Master of Education in Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs (PASA) Progressive Degree
This program is designed for USC undergraduate students with 64 completed units (typically undergraduate juniors) who want to begin completing the requirements for the Master of Education in Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs (PASA) degree while also completing the requirements for a bachelor’s degree.
If your future plans include changing lives as a leader in higher education, get started now to equip yourself with the theories, principles and skills you need to make a meaningful difference.
Program Overview
The Master of Education in Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs (PASA) program will equip you with a broad understanding of the key aspects of higher education administration, including student affairs, student development, legal issues, identity and diversity and the history of higher education. You will select two courses that align with your interests or career goals.
Familiarize yourself with the Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs program, including the curriculum and cost of attendance prior to applying to the progressive degree.
USC Rossier Minor Pathway
If you enroll in one of USC Rossier’s minor programs while an undergraduate student, you can waive courses in the Master of Education in Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs (PASA) program with courses completed in the minor.
Minor in Education and Society
| Courses completed in the Minor in Education and Society | Waived courses in the PASA program |
|---|---|
| EDUC 422: Education and Social Change in the Education and Society minor (4 units) | EDHP 560: Identity and Diversity (3 units) |
| EDUC 426: Educational Inquiry for Equity (4 units) | EDUE 571: Research Methods and Data Analysis (3 units) |
Minor in Dynamics of Early Childhood
| Courses completed in the Minor in Dynamics of Early Childhood | Waived courses in the PASA program |
|---|---|
| EDUC 422: Education and Social Change in the Education and Society minor (4 units) | EDHP 560: Identity and Diversity (3 units) |
| EDUC 426: Educational Inquiry for Equity (4 units) | EDUE 571: Research Methods and Data Analysis (3 units) |
Traditional Pathway
If you apply to a progressive degree program without prior coursework in a USC Rossier minor, you will need to complete all required coursework for the Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs degree. However, as a progressive degree student, you will begin Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs program coursework prior to completing your undergraduate degree.
Financial Aid
Progressive degree students are classified as undergraduate students until their undergraduate degree is conferred or they complete 144 units, whichever comes first. Review the USC Financial Aid webpage about progressive degree programs and contact USC Financial Aid with questions about progressive degree programs and your unique financial situation.
Scholarships
Use USC Rossier’s scholarship finder to identify external scholarships and funding opportunities. You do not have to be admitted to apply to these scholarships. Carefully note the scholarship application deadlines, which may occur before the program application deadline.
Program Details
Degree Awarded
Master of Education (ME)
Estimated Length
Contact Danelle Go, student advisor for PASA, to discuss your course plan
Units
24-30
Program Cost
Varies based on your individual course plan
Modality
- On Campus
Next Deadline
Rolling admission with a deadline of February 15, 2025
Start Date
Master’s level courses begin in the summer between your junior and senior year