Master of Education in College Student Personnel Degree Program (M.Ed.)

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The Master of Education in College Student Personnel Program is designed to prepare students to become student affairs professionals. Specifically, graduates will work in positions that promote the intellectual, social, emotional and personal development of college students. These professionals work with colleagues, faculty, administrators, and staff to provide college students with a wide array of services that enhance their educational and campus experiences. The program leading to the M.Ed. degree in college student personnel requires a 48 semester hours of graduate study, including:

Core Component Hours:39

COUN 600 - Individual and Group Helping Skills Credits: 3
CSP 530 - College Student Subcultures and Student Characteristics Credits: 3
CSP 605 - Introduction to College Student Personnel Credits: 3
CSP 611 - Organization and Administration of College Student Personnel Services Credits: 3
CSP 621 - Theories of College Student Development Credits: 3
CSP 630 - Legal Issues for College Student Personnel Credits: 3
CSP 683 - Internship I Credits: 1-3, R6
CSP 684 - Internship II Credits: 1-3, R6
CSP 685 - Internship III Credits: 1-3, R6
CSP 695 - Seminar in College Student Personnel Credits: 3
EDCI 602 - Methods of Research Credits: 3
EDHE 605 - The Two-Year College Credits: 3
EDHE 650 - Program Development and Evaluation Credits: 3
EDHE 710 - Administration of Two-Year Colleges Credits: 3

Guided Electives Hours:9

COUN 615 - Multicultural Counseling Credits: 3
COUN 645 - Consultation and Collaboration Credits: 3
COUN 650 - Career Development Credits: 3
EDHE 531 - Foundations of Adult Education Credits: 3
EDL 611 - Managing Educational Organizations Credits: 3
EDSU 605 - Principles of Supervision Credits: 3
PSY 621 - Advanced Educational Psychology Credits: 3
SPED 620 - Education in a Diverse Society Credits: 3
and other advisor-approved courses.

Degree Requirements for the Master of Education Degree

Applicants for the M.Ed. in College Student Personnel must have an average grade of B or higher as defined by the major department in upper-level undergraduate courses in the major.

The General Test of the Graduate Record Examination is required.

Three recommendations (forms are available from the Graduate School) from former instructors who are in a position to judge the applicant’s aptitude for graduate study are required.

A written statement of professional goals and interest in the College Student Personnel program and a personal interview are required.