The master of education in student affairs in higher education (SAHE) prepares graduate students for a career in a variety of student affairs settings, such as academic advising, student success, career centers, diversity, equity and inclusion advocacy (DEI), orientation programs, residence life and student activities. Within the program, students will choose from a generalist, student success, or leadership concentration to focus their work. Marquette's SAHE program attracts academically-minded students from all over the United States who bring different perspectives, ideas, and strengths, and are collectively interested in learning how theory relates to real world practice. With over 13 colleges in the metropolitan area, Milwaukee provides a virtual learning laboratory for student affairs professionals. Marquette University's mission as a Jesuit institution is to foster personal and professional excellence, promote a life of faith, and develop leadership expressed in service to others. The College of Education has a deep commitment to the development of practitioners who will demonstrate a commitment to social justice in their work.<br><br>Small cohort enhances learning and ensures personal attention for each student. Faculty possess strong student affairs backgrounds and professional connections. Marquette University has a robust Division of Student Affairs, and staff members who serve as teachers and mentors, supporting students learning and development. Assistantships and practica provide students with hands on experience to develop, implement, and refine the skills required for effective student affairs practice. The culmination of students' coursework is a theory-to-practice Capstone course in which students are paired with student affairs offices to integrate their learning to solve a real world problem or issue.