Administration of Student Affairs–36 hour M.Ed. Program

The Student Affairs Setting within the CHRD program also offers a 36 hour M.Ed. Program. This program is designed for those who seek professional roles in student affairs or related areas of higher education in any postsecondary setting. The administrative emphasis will build skills based on both theory and experience. The program meets the standards of excellence in professional preparation as described by CAS (Council for the Advancement of Standards) for student services or college student development. For more information on the Administration of Student Affairs program, please contact Dr. Ruth Harper.

Students who seek strong counseling skills and/or LPC status should pursue the 48-hour track in Student Affairs Counseling.

Required Curriculum:

CHRD 601—Introduction to Professional Issues and Ethics I.................................................................... 1

CHRD 602—Research and Evaluation in Counseling................................................................................. 3

CHRD 690—Seminar: Current Issues in Student Affairs............................................................................ 3

CHRD 731—Multicultural Counseling and Human Relations.................................................................... 3

CHRD 742—Career Counseling and Planning........................................................................................... 3

CHRD 770—Student Development Theory and Practice........................................................................... 3

CHRD 771—Student Personnel Services.................................................................................................. 3

CHRD 772—Administration and Leadership in Student Affairs................................................................. 3

CHRD 794—Counseling Internship: Student Personnel........................................................................ 3–6

EDFN 727—Group Processes........................................................................................................... 3

Electives....................................................................................................... 5-8

Total Program Credit Hours................................................................................................................... 36

Links to professional associations: http://www.naspa.org/

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