MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY MASTER'S PROGRAM

GENERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION

Program name:
Master of Education Degree (M.Ed.)
College Student Personnel Administration

College:
Marquette University

Department:
School of Education

Degrees and Emphases:
School of Education Master’s programs:

Curriculum & Instruction (CUIN)

Literacy (includes Reading Teacher license)

Educational Administration (includes administrative licensure)

Educational Leadership (thesis track)

College Student Personnel Administration (STPA)

Postbaccalaureate Teaching Certification
Doctoral program in Educational Policy and Leadership

Tuition and Fees:

For 2007-2008 academic year: $595/credit

Contact Person:

Whipp, Dr. Joan

Associate Professor; Director of Graduate Studies

School of Education

Schroeder Complex, 113A

Marquette University

Phone: (414) 288-1432
Fax:
e-mail: joan.whipp@marquette.edu

Web Page (URL) address: http://www.marquette.edu/csp

Degree first offered: 2002

Typical number of students admitted each year:
Approximately 15 students are admitted each year into the M.Ed. College Student Personnel Administration program.

PROGRAM STATEMENT  

Marquette University’s master of education in college student personnel administration (STPA) is designed to prepare graduate students for careers in a variety of student affairs settings such as academic advising, career development services, international student services, multicultural affairs, student orientation, residential living, and student activities programming. Essential throughout the program is the development of progressive leadership skills that emphasize the ideals of care and respect for all students, particularly in the areas of racial and social justice. STPA students engage in course work that focuses on transformational leadership, critical reflection, and helping skills (e.g., counseling, consultation, and organizational development).

PROGRAM MISSION

 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The master of educational leadership (M.Ed.) with special emphasis in college student personnel administration (STPA) will prepare graduate students for a career in a variety of student affairs settings, such as academic advising, career development centers, college student unions, international student services, multicultural affairs, orientation programs, residential living programs and student activities organizations.

Consistent with Jesuit tradition, the master of educational leadership with special emphasis on college student personnel administration has a commitment to social justice within institutions of higher learning. This commitment demands that graduates of the program have a deep understanding of the institutions' role, administrators' practice, and students' participation in creating a comfortable environment for all participants.

Essential throughout the program is the development of progressive leadership skills that emphasize the ideals of care and respect for all students particularly in the areas of racial and social justice. Curriculum for this administrative degree includes course work in transformational leadership, critical refection and helping skills (e.g., counseling, consultation, and organizational development).

As such, the M.Ed. with special emphasis in college student personnel administration is offered as preparation for a career in colleges, professional organizations, and various federal, state, and local entities advocating post-secondary education. This program is collaboratively offered through the Department of Educational Policy and Leadership and the Department of Counseling and Educational Psychology in the School of Education.

GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS AND PAID INTERNSHIPS  

Each year there are a number of graduate assistantships and internships available only to full time students in the College Student Personnel Administration master’s program. Assistantships and internships are typically for ten months and pay an annual stipend of approximately $12,000 for 20 hours/week of work. In addition, assistantships typically include a tuition scholarship that can vary between 6-18 credits.  Both new and continuing students may apply for assistantships and internships.  A list of available internships and assistantships is made available at the program website (www.marquette.edu/csp) during the fall semester, and interviews for these positions are held during the STPA Orientation and Interview Day held annually in February.

PROGRAM UNIQUENESS  

The M.Ed. with special emphasis in college student personnel administration is a small, student-driven program, with a special emphasis on social justice issues.  The curriculum provides students with a strong balance of both theoretical and practical preparation for a variety of careers in student affairs.  In addition to a required practicum course, students have the opportunity to gain real-life students affairs experiences through participation in an on-campus and off-campus internships or graduate assistantship positions.

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

APPLICATION AND ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

All applications for admission to the master's programs in educational policy and leadership must originate with the Graduate School. New students can enter the program any semester of each year or during the summer term. All applicants must have at least a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. Individuals interested in applying to the program may obtain application information by contacting the Graduate School at (414) 288-7137. Application can also be made online at www.marquette.edu/grad/future/apply.shtml

Apply as a Master of Education (MED) student with a specialization in College Student Personnel Administration (STPA).

Materials to be submitted for application:

Departmental faculty review applicant files on a rolling basis. Application deadlines are:

April 15 (for summer admission)

July 15 (for fall admission)

November 15 (for spring admission)

Applicants should make sure that their files are complete by these dates. Applicant files are reviewed comprehensively, emphasizing all aspects of applicants' backgrounds. Academic transcripts, test scores, letters of recommendation, statements of purpose and professional background receive particular attention in the review process. If necessary, the department faculty may request an interview before making a final decision.

CURRICULUM INFORMATION

Program Required Hours: 33

Program Curriculum:

Required Coursework:

EDPL200 – Theory and Practice of Educational Leadership
EDPL250 – History of Higher Education
EDPL 220 -- Introduction to Educational Inquiry
EDPL205 - American Law and the Educational Organization

EDPL259 – Introduction to Student Affairs
COUN216 – Introduction to Counseling
EDPS271 - Adult Learning and Development
EDPL272– Diverse Students on the College Campus
EDPL208 – Practicum in Educational Leadership
EDPL210 – Current Issues in Educational Leadership (capstone course)

In addition to the above 30 credits, students will also complete THREE (3) Elective credits.

Practicum Opportunities

The following types of experience have been arranged by STPA students and participating sites in the past. Practicum opportunities are available through most cooperating departments and/or colleges, and students are encouraged to investigate and arrange their own practicum experiences that will strengthen their base of professional experience in student affairs.

Please note that this is by no means a complete listing and some listed here may not be available for practicum students. This list is to simply give you a better idea of the types of opportunities that may be available.

Is a thesis required? No

STUDENT DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION - Students in student affairs or higher education administration programs (200x-200x):

  Total Number # of Males # of Females # of Whites # of Persons of Color
Total          
  % 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)
Total      

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

Dr. Joe Example, Ph.D. Program coordinator for the master's program 100%

Name Title Number of Courses Taught Interests
Dr. John Kuykendall   2 Persistence in Secondary Ed, minority graduate student experiences, expectations and experiences of undergraduate students.
Dr. Ellen Eckman   9 Women in school principalships, the role of the principal, leadership in educational organizations, professional development schools, and the Co-Principalship
Jon Dooley Assoc Dean of Student Development    
Jeffrey Janz Application Specialist    
Mark McCarthy Assistant Vice President/Dean of Student Development    



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