Counseling in a Student Affairs Setting

The Student Affairs Setting prepares students to work in higher education settings in the various aspects of student life that take place largely outside of the classroom.  These include, but are not limited to, student affairs administration, general college student counseling, career counseling, academic advising, institutional admissions, student activities, multicultural affairs, and residence hall settings.

The mission of Student Affairs is to foster an environment supporting learning, healthy lifestyles, leadership and career development, personal growth, and inclusiveness. Student Affairs provides areas of opportunity to balance physical, emotional, and social well-being through participation in recreation, student organizations, on-campus employment, and community service and volunteerism.

Student Affairs is committed to building a sense of community on campus through partnerships with academic departments, local residents, alumni, and business leaders. In addition, Student Affairs personnel are devoted professionals who strive to develop a meaningful and lasting camaraderie among students.

Required Curriculum: In addition to the core courses, the courses below must be taken to satisfy the requirements of the Counseling in a Student Affairs Setting emphasis:

Core Requirements.............................................................................................................................. 35

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....................................... (counted in core requirements)

Elective............................................................................................................................................... 3-4

Total Program Credit Hours.................................................................................................................. 48

CHRD Core Requirements:

Level 1 Courses

CHRD 601—Introduction to Professional Issues & Ethics I..................................................................... 1
CHRD 602—Research and Evaluation in Counseling.............................................................................. 3
CHRD 610—Developmental Issues in Counseling................................................................................. 3
CHRD 661—Theories of Counseling..................................................................................................... 3

Level 2 Courses

CHRD 731—Multicultural Counseling & Human Relations..................................................................... 3
CHRD 736—Appraisal of the Individual................................................................................................ 3
CHRD 742—Career Counseling and Planning........................................................................................ 3
CHRD 766—Group Counseling............................................................................................................. 3
CHRD 785—Pre-Practicum................................................................................................................... 3

Level 3 Courses

CHRD 701—Professional Issues & Ethics II............................................................................................ 1
CHRD 786—Counseling Practicum........................................................................................................ 3

Level 4 Course

CHRD 794—Internship (track specific).................................................................................................. 6
Total Core Credit Hours..................................................................................................................... 35

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