Western Carolina University - Sample CSP Curriculum

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Sample CSP Curriculum

Please find below a sample of a typical full-time student curriculum:

48 Semester Hours

Fall 1 – 12 hrs.
(3hr) CSP 605 Introduction to College Student Personnel Work
(3hr) COUN 600 Individual and Group Helping Skills
(3hr) CSP 611 Organization and Administration of College Student Personnel Services
(3hr) CSP 530 Student Characteristics and College Impact

Spring 1 – 12 hrs.
(3hr) CSP 621 Theories of College Student Development
(3hr) EDCI 602 Research Methods
(3hr) CSP 615 History of Higher Education in the United States
(3hr) CSP 683 Internship I

Fall 2 – 12 hrs.
(3hr) EDHE 650 Program Development & Evaluation
(3hr) CSP 625 Teaching and Learning Environments
(3hr) CSP 630 Legal Issues for College Student Personnel
(3hr) CSP 684 Internship II

Spring 2 – 12 hrs.
(3hr) CSP 695 Seminar in CSP (Includes Comprehensive Exam and Portfolio Degree Requirements)
(3hr) Elective 1
(3hr) Elective 2
(3hr) Elective 3

Summer semesters typically include opportunities for internships and other electives. Courses offered will depend upon currently enrolled student requirements.