Postsecondary Education Administration

Developing Emerging Practitioners in Postsecondary Education

The Master of Arts in Postsecondary Education Administration (PSE) prepares emerging leaders to become transformational practitioners of higher education and student affairs within the context of the P-20 environment. The mission of the program is to develop influential leaders that understand the comprehensive nature of higher education and can apply alternative solutions to contemporary issues within the field. The PSE program targets those who desire a career in this exciting field as well as individuals with an established career in higher education looking for advancement.

Where can a degree in PSE lead you?
Students and alumni of the Murray State PSE program have held internships and employment in the following locations. Click on the state listings below for more details. You can help us add more navy states to this map! Contact us to get started.

Map of PSE Experiences

Midwest

Southeast Missouri State University
(Cape Girardeau, MO)
Employment
Housing & Residence Life

North

Butler University
(Indianapolis, IN)
Employment
Housing & Residential Life

University of Chicago
(Chicago, IL)
Internship
Student Leadership

University of Evansville
(Evansville, IN)
Internship
Study Abroad

Western Illinois University
(Macomb, IL)
Employment
Housing & Residential Life

Northeast

Lehigh University
(Bethlehem, PA)
Internship
Greek Life

Notre Dame of Maryland University
(Baltimore, MD)
Internship
Housing & Residential Life

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
(Troy, NY)
Internship
Student Life & Engagement

South

Austin Peay State University
(Clarksville, TN)
Internships
Career Counseling, Greek Life
Employment
Student Support Services

Bethel University
(McKenzie, TN)
Internship
Study Abroad

Campbellsville University
(Campbellsville, KY)
Employment
Student Disability Services

Coastal Carolina University
(Conway, SC)
Employment
Housing & Residential Life

Cooperative Center for Study Abroad
(Bowling Green, KY)
Internship
Study Abroad

Florida Gulf Coast University
(Fort Myers, FL)
Internship
New Student Orientation
Employment
New Student Programs

Hopkinsville Community & Technical College
(Hopkinsville, KY)
Internship & Employment
Student Activities

Kentucky Wesleyan College
(Owensboro, KY)
Internship
Student Activities

Murray State University
(Murray, KY)
Internships
Housing & Residential Life, Judicial Affairs, Registrar's Office, Intramurals, Retention Services, Student Support Services, the Women's Center
Employment
Career Services, Educational Talent Search, Retention Services, Student Disability Services, Student Support Services, Upward Bound

Southwest Tennessee Community College
(Memphis, TN)
Employment
Recruitment & Retention

University of Mississippi
(University, MS)
Employment
Greek Life

University of North Alabama
(Florence, AL)
Employment
Study Abroad

University of North Carolina - Asheville
(Asheville, NC)
Employment
Housing & Residence Life

University of Tennessee at Martin
(Martin, TN)
Internships
Greek Life, New Student Orientations
Employment
Housing & Residence Life, Multicultural Affairs

West Kentucky Community & Technical College
(Paducah, KY)
Internships
Academic Advising, Admissions, Recruitment
Employment
Admissions

West

California Lutheran University
(Thousand Oaks, CA)
Internship
Student Life & Engagement

Eastern Washington University
(Cheney, WA)
Internship
Housing & Residence Life

University of Idaho
(Moscow, ID)
Employment
Housing & Residence Life

University of Montana
(Billings, MT)
Employment
Housing & Residential Life

Hear what our students and alumni have to say about the program

Tyler Bradley	What advice do you have for future PSE students? "The best advice I have for anyone in this program is to become a 'yes' person. What I mean by this is that you should take advantage of the opportunities the department offers. In the academic program, I was able to work on a research project with a faculty member, attend a SACSA conference, and present at an ACPA convention, which has led me to become even more involved as an ACPA Ambassador Coordinator this year."
Dakota Fields	How has the PSE program helped prepare you for the field? "The program helped me prepare for the field by giving insight in budgeting, assessment, and theories to practice. I am applying them without thinking and can carry educated discussion about them now."
Matthew Hicks	Why were you interested in the postsecondary education profession? "I wanted to help students reach success and develop student leaders. I received a lot of help in my time in college, and I wanted to pay it forward. I really enjoyed the college environment and the growth that occurs in this time of students' lives."
Anthony Prewitt	Why did you select the PSE program? "After meeting with Dr. Littlepage and Dr. Bourke, I knew this was the program for me. To have faculty and staff who care about the success of the students and to be part of a program that is flexible and still in its infancy is what cemented my decision to enroll. I wanted a program that I could grow with, and this was it."
Paige Roach	How has the PSE program helped prepare you for the field? "I have not had an assignment that was not useful. All of the assignments in the program are geared toward real application. Along with the internship experience, I have also been able to work hands-on in processes that will be used often in the field."
Emily Smith	What advice do you have for future PSE students? "The best advice I can give for prospective or newly admitted students to the PSE program is to come into the program with an open mind! You might think you’re best suited for a certain functional unit of higher education, but this program will open your eyes to the many possibilities. Don’t limit yourself."
Elana Stubbs	What is your favorite aspect of the PSE program? "My favorite aspects of this program are that I get to build connections as if I had known each individual for a lifetime, and I know that the information I have learned in my classes will help me to be a successful professional."