PROGRAM STATEMENT
The School of Education and Allied Professionsâ theme of "Building Learning Communities Through Critical Reflection" has been embraced by the Department of Counselor Education and Human Services as the overarching goal of its specific mission to develop the human service practitioner as facilitator of individual and community growth. The department envisions learning communities as a series of groups of people who interact in ways to form communal relationships in order to learn, grow and change together. The Marianist tradition of the University stresses that forming communities requires mutual respect, focus of mission and collective commitment to a specific end. The ultimate goal of the College Student Personnel/Higher Education Administration Program is that our students create communities that learn, grow and change together with their students and constituents. In order to create communities, we must be able to experience "community" as students proceed through their professional training. Thus, the program faculty work to design a learning community that challenges students to develop knowledge of theory in the field, to evaluate their own practice, and to grow into competent higher education professionals.

PROGRAM MISSION
The Master's programs in Higher Education Administration and College Student Personnel at the University of Dayton prepare students for careers in the college or university environment. Through rigorous coursework, internships and assistantships, students will have the opportunity to explore the most vital of issues in higher education today. The program provides a unique opportunity to examine issues facing both public and private higher education.

PROGRAM UNIQUENESS
The University of Dayton is a mid-sized, private, Catholic institution. Because of this, the students who participate in our program have the opportunity to explore the private University setting while also developing an understanding of the issues facing mid-size institutions. In other words, the University of Dayton is the best of both worlds, large enough to provide students with opportunities in a wide variety of service areas while also being a mission driven institution. Our students hold assistantships at the University of Dayton and work full time at UD, and numerous two-year and four-year public institutions in the region.

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

APPLICATION AND ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

Master's Application GPA: 2.75+ Entrance Exams: Miller Analogy Test (MAT) 40+ Graduate Record Exam (GRE) 430+ Verbal/490+ Analytical Letters of recommendation: 3 references from qualified professionals in the field. Essay/Interview: Once an applicant has successfully met the criteria for the Graduate School of Education, the next step in the application process requires the applicantâs response by mail to essay questions for faculty review. Following faculty review of oneâs folder and essay answers, the applicant may be invited to interview with Department faculty. Previous degrees: Applicants must hold a bachelorâs degree from an accredited institution. Deadline: Fall Term/July 1 Winter Term/November 1 Summer Term I/March 1 Summer Term 11/May 15

CURRICULUM INFORMATION

Program Required Hours: Master's -  36 credit hours

 

Master's Curriculum M.A. Curriculum The Master's Program in College Student Personnel is designed to assist students in gaining the practice, theoretical perspectives, and appropriate integration to be successful in working on college and university campuses in a variety of positions. The program was recently revised using CAS Standards and includes six new courses. Coursework emphasizes the development of the professional, working with individual and groups of students, and designing campus environments. Students complete three internships at surrounding colleges and universities. Many of our students hold graduate assistantships in Student Development at the University of Dayton and at Wilmington College. The Master's Program in Higher Education Administration consists of eleven courses that integrate theory and research with practice. The program is designed to prepare students for a variety of academic and non-academic positions in post-secondary settings, industry, and government. A recently revised curriculum includes historical perspectives, law, finance, student issues, and organization and governance. Students complete a practicum and a culminating scholarly project. This program accommodates students holding full time jobs. Is a thesis required? No

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	33	10	23	28	5
	% 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	45	55	71

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

Dr. Molly Schaller, Assistant Professor in the Department of Counselor Education and Human Services, College Student Development, especially college sophomores, and student affairs in private higher education, 100%
Dr. Darla Twale, Full Professor in Higher Education Administration, how people socialize in the roles of residence life, women students, faculty and administration, and collaborative communities, 100%
Dr. Barbara Deluca, Professor Department of Educational Leadership, Planning, Finance, and Evaluation
Dr. Tom Hunt, Professor in the Department of Teacher Education, History of Higher Education
Dr. Charles J. Russo, J.D., Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership, Legal and Ethical Issues in Higher Education

Last modified 06/03/2005
Information submitted by: Molly A. Schaller

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