Accelerated Pathway

Candidates in the pathway must have at least a 3.0 undergraduate GPA prior to enrollment in the initial graduate courses and must maintain maintain a 3.0 GPA and earn a grade of B or better to remain in the pathway. Approved candidates can take up to three graduate courses (9 credits) over the course of their senior year (or last two semesters). 

HEA616: American Higher Education
HEA617: Student Development & Learning
HEA618: Student Affairs Administration
HEA622: Techniques of Counseling
Variable Elective Courses

Course Descriptions

Note: Courses will be selected in consultation with the Chair of the Higher Education Administration (HEA) department.

Upon entering their final semester of undergraduate studies, students will be encouraged to complete the formal process for graduate admissions to the HESAA program, include completing the graduate school application and conducting a secondary interview with HEA faculty.  Upon formal admission, the graduate credits for graduate courses completed with a minimum grade of B will be applied to the graduate course of study and all the policies and privileges relevant to graduate students will apply.

1. Set-up a meeting with the Chair of the Higher Education Administration (HEA) department. 
2. Submit a statement of intent that speaks to your interest in the HESAA program and your intent to remain at Buffalo State for both undergraduate and graduate studies as part of the application packet.
3. Submit a written recommendation from a previous faculty speaking to your capacity for graduate coursework.

Accelerated Pathway Application