Coordinator:
Dr. Ebelia Hernandez
(848-863-9170;
email:
ebelia.hernandez@gse.rutgers.edu)
Please visit the website.
The master's degree program in college student affairs (CSA)
prepares students to enter professional positions in student affairs at a
variety of postsecondary institutions. Learning opportunities for students
include combinations of classroom instruction, project-based learning, field
experiences, internships, and individualized learning. CSA students pursue a
rigorous program of academic study combined with practicum and internship
experiences that enable them to focus on their particular areas of interest or
gain experience across a variety of student affairs programs.
The CSA program has an
applied focus: the integrated learning experience helps students develop the
requisite knowledge, skills, and work experience to be successful student
affairs professionals and leaders. Student affairs professionals work
directly with students in a wide range of specialty areas that include, but are
not limited to: housing and residence life, campus unions or student centers,
student activities, volunteer student services, educational programming,
counseling and advising, career development and placement, new student
orientation, admissions and enrollment management, services for students from
underrepresented groups, retention programs, assessment offices, parent and
family programs, student judicial programs, service learning, academic
advising, disability services, fraternity and sorority affairs, campus
recreation programs, veterans services, cultural centers, and health and
wellness services.
Course of Study
15:230:606 Higher Education Law (3)
15:230:620 Organization and Administration of Higher Education (3)
15:245:501 Introduction to Student Affairs (3)
15:245:502 Student Development and Learning: Theory and Research (3)
15:245:601 Field Experience (6)
15:245:602 Student Leadership, Workshop, and Program Development (3)
15:245:603 Introduction to Assessment, Evaluation, and Research (3)
15:245:604 Capstone Course (3)
15:245:605 Internship Seminar (3)
15:297:501 Introduction to Counseling and Interview Skills (3)
Electives (9 credits)
Electives are chosen in consultation with faculty adviser. Popular electives include: 15:245:640-645 Special Topics in College Student Affairs (BA)
15:295:580 Psychology of Learning (3)
15:297:505 Group Counseling: Theory and Practice (3)
15:297:507 Multicultural Issues (3)
15:297:510 Career Counseling and Development (3)
