College Student Affairs

The purpose of the M.Ed. in College Student Affairs is to prepare individuals for professional administrative positions in student services departments at two- and four-year colleges and universities. Included is the administration of residence halls and student housing, admissions and student orientation, financial aid, college unions, student activities, recreational sports, individual and group advising, career services, general student services, and other student and academic support programs. The curricular focus emphasizes student development theory and practice, the development of leadership management and organizational development skills, and practical aspects of practice (internship).

Research

• EDUC 6003 Educational Research

Core Courses (27 credit hours)

• COUN 6403 Introduction to the Counseling Profession
• COUN 6413 Ethical, Legal and Professional Issues in Counseling
• COUN 6423 Counseling Theories
• COUN 6433 Basic Counseling Skills
• COUN 6443 Group Counseling
• COUN 6453 Human Development for Helping Professionals
• COUN 6463 Career Counseling: Theory and Practice
• COUN 6483 Assessment Procedures for Counselors
• COUN 6473 Counseling in a Diverse Society

Student Development in Higher Education (12 credit hours)

• COUN 6843 Introduction to Student Affairs in Higher Education
• COUN 6853 Student Affairs Theory and Practice
• COUN 6863 The American College Student (Student Experience)
• COUN 6873 Organization and Administration of Student Affairs Services

Field Experience (6 credit hours):

• COUN 6883 Internship I in Student Affairs in Higher Education
• COUN 6893 Internship II in Student Affairs in Higher Education