The Master of Education in College Student Personnel Program is designed to prepare students to become student affairs professionals. Specifically, graduates will work in positions that promote the intellectual, social, emotional and personal development of college students. These professionals work with colleagues, faculty, administrators, and staff to provide college students with a wide array of services that enhance their educational and campus experiences.
College Student Personnel
The program leading to the M.Ed. degree in college student personnel requires 48 semester hours of graduate study, including:
Core component, 39 hours: COUN 600; CSP 530, 605, 611, 621, 630, 683, 684, 685, 695; EDCI 602; EDHE 605, 650, 710.
Guided electives, 9 hours selected from COUN 615, 645, 650; EDHE 531; EDL 611; EDSU 605; PSY 621; SPED 620 and other advisor-approved courses.
Applicants for the M.Ed. in College Student Personnel must have an average grade of B or higher as defined by the major department in upper-level undergraduate courses in the major.
The General Test of the Graduate Record Examination is required.
Three recommendations (forms are available from the Graduate School) from former instructors who are in a position to judge the applicant's aptitude for graduate study are required.
A written statement of professional goals and interest in the College Student Personnel program and a personal interview are required.
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Last updated: 7/6/2005.
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