The master's degree program in college student affairs (CSA) prepares students for professional positions in student affairs at a variety of postsecondary institutions. Learning opportunities for students include combinations of classroom instruction, project-based learning, and individualized learning. The part-time CSA executive management concentration (CSA-EMC) requires a total of 33 credits, and allows full-time, mid-level-to-senior student affairs professionals to complete the program as part-time students. Ongoing full-time professional employment in student affairs will meet the program's aim to combine practice with coursework.
Course of Study
Required Core (24 credits)
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)
15:245:602 Student Leadership, Workshop, and Program Development (3)
or approved equivalent
15:245:603 Introduction to Assessment, Evaluation, and Research (3)
15:245:604 Capstone Course (3)
15:297:501 Introduction to Counseling and Interview Skills (3)
Electives (9 credits)
Electives are chosen in consultation with faculty adviser. Six out of the 9 credits must be Special Topics in College Student Affairs courses.
These electives may include:
15:245:640-645 Special Topics in College Student Affairs (BA,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)
Application Requirements
Applicants for the CSA-EMC concentration must submit the same application materials required by the current CSA Ed.M. program (please see the
website).
Additionally, executive management applicants:
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Must be currently employed full time as a student affairs professional by an accredited college or university.
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Must have completed five years full-time employment as a student affairs professional.
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Must commit to completing all the required coursework specified in a timely manner.
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Should tailor their personal statements to reflect integration of their professional. goals, their professional experience in student affairs, and their interest in the CSA executive management track.
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