PROGRAM STATEMENT
The Master of Education degree program in College Counseling and Student Affairs Practice in Higher Education is jointly administered by the college of Human Services, Education, and Public Policy and the Center for Counseling and Student Development. The degree program is offered through the Department of Individual and Family Studies. Concentrations in college counseling or student affairs practice in higher education are available for qualified candidates who wish to prepare for counseling or student personnel work in higher education. The Master of Education degree is awarded to students who successfully complete the required courses and pass a comprehensive examination. A course of study is planned for each student with the aim of providing a terminal degree program which may also function as a foundation for doctoral study at another university in higher education, student personnel administration, counseling psychology, or counselor education.

Regardless of a student’s choice to concentrate in either counseling or student affairs practice, the academic program provides a rich array of experiential learning and personal growth opportunities through required practica and internships. Additionally, many students gain valuable experience and practice that which has been learned through the academic program.

PROGRAM MISSION
The mission of the program in College Counseling is to provide training and practice in short-term educational, vocational, and personal counseling of adolescents and young adults. Emphasis is placed on the theory and practice of counseling.

The mission of the program in Student Affairs Practice in Higher Education is to prepare candidates for administrative positions in colleges and universities. Skills in counseling and human relations are considered to be an important basis for student affairs work. Emphasis is also placed upon principles of management in higher education.

PROGRAM UNIQUENESS
* Most students enroll on a full-time basis and complete the program in two years.
* There is an unusually strong emphasis on students getting supervised professional experiences through practicums, internships, and graduate
assistantships in professional settings.
* Many of the faculty who teach courses hold administrative or professional positions in the Division of Student Life.
* Numerous assistantships are available on campus.
* An active and supportive network of program alumni are willing to assist current students learn about and enter the profession.

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

APPLICATION AND ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

Master's Application GPA requirement: 2.50 GRE – Minimum: 1050 total on Math & Verbal 3 letters of recommendation Interview Work experience recommended Deadline – applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by February 1

CURRICULUM INFORMATION

Program Required Hours: Master's - 48 credit hours

 

Master's Curriculum Professional Seminar in Counseling and Student Affairs Practice Group counseling or Group Dynamics Theories of Counseling Multicultural Issues in Counseling Student Development in Higher Education Career Development: Theory and Practice Practicum in College Counseling Educational Research Methods Educational Measurements Counseling Skills Assessment in Counseling Internship: College Counseling Internship: Student Affairs Practice Student Personnel Management Seminar in Higher Education Administration The Law and Student Affairs Issues in Counseling Women Special Problems 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	27	5	22	23	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	7	93	93

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

Charles L. Beale, Ed.D. Assistant Professor
John B. Bishop, Ph.D. Professor
John P. Brunelle, Ph.D. Assistant Professor
Mark C. Fleming, Ph.D. Assistant Professor
Merris A. Hollingsworth, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Jonathan D. Lewis, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Marilyn S. Prime, Ed.D., Assistant Professor
Richard S. Sharf, Ph.D. Associate Professor
Stuart J. Sharkey, M.Ed., Assistant Professor
Karen Y. Tsukada, Ph.D., Assistant Professor

Last modified 06/03/2005
Information submitted by: Cindy Carroll

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