Program Resources
Gradaduate Assistantships
Graduate Assistants are graduate students employed on a temporary contract by a college or university in teaching-related responsibilities. GA's responsibilities vary greatly and may include tutoring; holding office hours; grading homework or exams; administering tests or exams; and assisting a professor with a large lecture class by teaching students in recitation, laboratory, or discussion sessions. CLICK HERE for a list of GA positions at Valdosta State.
Current and former students share their GA experiences HERE
Internships
Students must complete two guided internships as part of the Higher Education Master’s Option. Internships typically lasts one semester or the equivalent of 150 hours of work on a supervised project. CLICK HERE to learn more about internship opportunities and guidelines.
Current and former students share their internship experiences HERE
Portfolio
Students are required to complete a portfolio that highlights curricular and professional learning experiences. The reflections about coursework and field-based learning experiences demonstrate the skills, knowledge, and competencies students develop in the program. The portfolio also serves as a final, summative performance assessment of master's candidates; and most importantly, the portfolio is a tool for self-assessment and reflection.