Directory of Grad Programs in Student Affairs - Kutztown University

KUTZTOWN UNIVERSITY

GENERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION
Program name: Student Affairs/Administration
Student Affairs/College Counseling
College:  College of Graduate Studies
Department:  Counseling and Human Services

Degrees and Emphases:
M.Ed. - Student Affairs/Administration
M.Ed. - Student Affairs/College Counseling

Tuition and Fees:

Contact Person:
Kelley R. Kenney
College of Graduate Studies
Kutztown University
Kutztown, PA 19530-0730

Phone: (610) 683-4223
Fax: (610) 683-1585
e-mail: kenney@kutztown.edu

Web Page (URL) address: http://www.kutztown.edu/academics/graduate/programs/index.shtm1

Degree first offered: 1993 (master's)
Typical number of students admitted each year: 12-18 (master's)

PROGRAM STATEMENT
Not provided.

PROGRAM MISSION
The Master of Education degree programs in student affairs in higher education are designed to prepare students for professional careers in institutions of higher education. The objectives are: 1) to prepare students to learn more about themselves and about the environment of higher education; 2) to prepare students to improve the learning conditions and lifestyles of undergraduates; and 3) to encourgae students to gain an understanding of the significant role filled by student affairs professionals in the structure of higher education and in the growth and development of undergraduates.

  • PROGRAM UNIQUENESS
     Two separate program options - administration oriented, college counseling oriented
  • The student affairs/college counseling program has been designed to meet the requirements for counseling licensure
  • Combines experiences that are practical, specialized and individual with those that are broad and theoretical
  • Coordinates classwork and field experience.
  • Offers class projects and mini-surveys drawn from student affairs settings
  • Maintains small size for maximum faculty, student and peer interaction

NATIONAL STANDARDS
Meets ACPA Professional Preparation Commission Standards: YES
Meets CAS Standards:
Other/Comments:

APPLICATION AND ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

Master's Application

  • Department Application
  • GRE - 1200
  • 3.0 GPA
  • Interview required
  • 3 letters of recommendation
  • Autobiography
  • Work experience helpful (not required)
  • Deadline - March 1 and September 1

CURRICULUM INFORMATION

Program Required Hours:
 M.Ed. Student Affairs/Administration - 48 Semester hours
M.Ed. Student Affairs/College Counseling - 60 Semester hours

 
 
M.Ed. Student Affairs/Administration
Introduction to Student Affairs
Professional Orientation and Ethics in Student Affairs
Fundamentals of Counseling
Group Processes Seminar
Counseling Theories Seminar
The American College Student
Career Development and Information Services
Theory and Application of Student Development Principles
Seminar in Leadership in Student Affairs
Intercultural Issues in Counseling
Educational and Psychological Tests and Measurements
Research Design and Statistics
Seminar in Advanced Counseling (Practicum)
Internships in Student Affairs (2)
Elective

Is a thesis required? No.

M.Ed. Student Affairs/College Counseling
(Licensure Eligible)
Introduction to Student Affairs
Professional Orientation and Ethics in Student Affairs
Fundamentals of Counseling
Group Counseling and Psychotherapy
Counseling Theories Seminar
Psychopathology
The American College Student
Career Development and Information Services
Theory and Application of Student Development Principles
Seminar in Leadership in Student Affairs
Intercultural Issues in Counseling
Life Span Development
One of the following:
Professional Orientation & Ethics in the Agency Setting
The Addicted Family
Professional Orientation & Ethics in Family Therapy
Psychology of Family Systems
Educational and Psychological Tests and Measurements
Research Design and Statistics
Seminar in Advanced Counseling (Practicum)
Internships (College Counseling setting) (2)
Electives (2)

STUDENT DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION - Students in student affairs or higher education administration programs  (2003-2004):
 
Total Number
# of Males 
# of Females 
# of Whites 
# of Persons of Color
Master's 35  10  25  31  4 
 
% of part-time students
% of full-time students
% of students enrolled in the program who also hold some form of financial assistance (graduate assistantship, fellowship, tuition waiver, scholarship)
Master's
80  20  10-15 

PROGRAM FACULTY - Faculty members with areas of specialization and percentage of time devoted to the program.

Kelley R. Kenney, Ed.D., Student Affairs/Counseling; 75%
Margaret Herrick, Ph.D., Research; 30%
Jo Cohen, Ph.D., Counseling; 15%
Deb Barlieb, Ph.D., Counseling; 15%
Thomas Seay, Ph.D., Counseling; 15%
Sandra McSwain, Ed.D., Counseling; 15%

Last modified 06/03/2005
Information submitted by: Kelley Kenney

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