THE COLLEGE OF SAINT ROSE MASTER'S PROGRAM

GENERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION

PROGRAM STATEMENT

MS in Ed. in College Student Services Administration
The program in College Student Services Administration prepares students to work in entry- to mid-level positions in student services in higher education. The degree prepares students to have a comprehensive knowledge of student services functions on a college campus. The program utilizes a theory-to-practice model, helping students to develop both practical skills and a theoretical understanding of the complexities of higher education in a diverse society. Students are encouraged to develop their understanding of higher education as it relates to serving all students and the development of the whole student. 

MS in Ed. in Mental Health Counseling, college counseling concentration
The Mental Health Counseling (College) program is intended to prepare licensed professional counselors to address the diverse clinical needs of college and university students. Competencies in working with students, staff, and administrators are developed through a combination of course work in theory, application, and internship experiences. Internships in college counseling and community mental health settings provide students with a supervised experience in mental health counseling.

PROGRAM MISSION

The College of Saint Rose School of Education is committed to providing quality and distinctive educational programs. Our philosophy evolves from our belief in the profound influence and possibilities of education to guide and promote the intellectual and human development of people in a diverse society.

The educational dynamic of our teaching and learning environments forges the insight, meaning, skills, and strategies necessary to improve continuously, the quality of individual and collective life. Ethics, freedom of inquiry and expression, and the exchange of ideas inform our practice. Imperative to our educational endeavors are morality, integrity, and character. Critical analysis and the development of a theoretical framework leading to effective practice, characterize the scholarship and enlightenment to which we aspire. Instructional technologies, research, and policy formulation inform our teaching and learning, while partnerships in the field offer extensive experiences and provide sources for evaluation our effectiveness.   

Valuing the knowledge and multicultural experiences of students in the educational process, our faculty strives to be responsive to students’ interests, and challenges them to broader their awareness and sensitivity to diverse backgrounds, thereby becoming reflective, responsive, self-empowered advocates for their learners and communities. Leadership is at the heart of our efforts to encourage and create new initiatives through which our faculty and our students become mutually responsible agents of change. To insure the actualization of our philosophy we model its standards and values in our daily practices and relationships. This philosophy generates educational experiences that are formative and indelible.

PROGRAM UNIQUENESS

The College of Saint Rose’s programs in College Student Services Administration and Mental Health Counseling (college) are distinguished by their emphasis on multicultural issues and their theory-to-practice approach. In addition, the College of Saint Rose works cooperatively with public and private schools and agencies in the Capital Region to provide students with a variety of professional field experiences.

APPLICATION AND ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

• A completed Saint Rose Graduate School Application;
• Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended;
• An overall undergraduate grade point average of 3.0; and;
• At least two letters of recommendation;
• A resume demonstrating work and volunteer experience;
• Attendance at an admission workshop. The workshops provide program information and also allow for individual and group interviews;
• Students must have completed nine hours of psychology course work within five years prior to admission to the College Student Services
•  Administration degree program. If applicants have not taken the courses, they must do so before completing 18 graduate credit hours.

  Students are admitted to the program in the Fall or Spring semesters.

CURRICULUM INFORMATION

STUDENT DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION - Students in student affairs or higher education administration programs  (2005-2006):

PROGRAM FACULTY (Name, title, typical number of coursed taught annully, interests)