The program's primary mission is to prepare individuals for professional administrative positions in student services departments at two- and four-year colleges and universities.
The curriculum emphasizes administrative leadership and management of programs and services. Included in these programs and services are:
- residence halls and student housing
- enrollment management (admissions, orientation, and financial aid)
- career services
- college unions
- student and co-curricular activities
- recreational sports
- international programs
- individual and group advising
- general student affairs/services
- other student and academic support programs