PROGRAM STATEMENT
The Springfield College graduate preparation program in Student Personnel Administration in Higher Education is an established program that provides a unique opportunity for students to engage in graduate study in a friendly small college environment. With fieldwork and internship experiences offered at both large and small local institutions, and with a number of degree options, the program offers a great deal of choice to future professionals based upon their own career needs. After completing core requirements, students develop individualized programs that reflect their personal and career goals. Coursework, fieldwork, and assistantships provide students with a broad background of knowledge and skills in student development and student affairs work in preparation for working with diverse college populations. Fieldwork is considered to be an essential component in the learning experience.

The program is designed to meet CAS guidelines for graduate programs and emphasizes counseling and student development in its curriculum. Students may elect to do a portfolio, a thesis, or a research project as a culminating activity for their degree. A strong network of Springfield College alunmi(ae) provides support to graduates of the program.

PROGRAM MISSION
Not provided.

PROGRAM UNIQUENESS
The small private college environment is unusual for graduate preparation programs. The mission of the college is based upon the Humanics Philosophy that integrates notions of developing the whole student (spirit, mind, body) and educating students for leadership in service to humanity. Students engage in field experiences at a wide variety of institutions in the Pioneer Valley area that includes community colleges, large universities, and other small private institutions. The program also offers a unique portfolio project as a culminating experience for students seeking an M.Ed. degree.

NATIONAL STANDARDS
Meets ACPA Professional Preparation Commission Standards: YES
Meets CAS Standards: Program designed to meet CAS guidelines.
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APPLICATION AND ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

Master's Application GPA: 2.7 3  letters recommendation Personal statement Interview: Optional Deadline: Feb. 1 for assistantship priority; rolling admissions after Feb. 1

Certificate Application GPA 3.0 3 letters of recommendation  Interview: Optional

CURRICULUM INFORMATION

Program Required Hours: Master's -  48 credit hours Certificate -  32 credit hours (beyond the Master's degree)

 

Master's Curriculum Core Courses: Psychology of the College Age Adult  Student Personnel Administration in Higher Education Supervised Fieldwork/Internship and Seminar in Student Personnel Current Issues in Student Personnel Higher Education in America or Higher Education Law Principles of Counseling Counseling Practicum Foundations and Methods of Research Is a thesis required? No (optional)

Selective Courses (9 Hours from following): Counseling Diverse Populations Adult Development and Learning  Group Dynamics Issues and Techniques in Career Development Psychology in Organizations Higher Education in America or Higher Education Law (if not taken as core) Electives  Other Requirements based on option selected (see College for details)

STUDENT DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION - Students in student affairs or higher education administration programs  (2003-2004):

	Total Number	# of Males	# of Females	# of Whites	# of Persons of Color
Master's	31	9	22	27	4
Certificate	2	1	1	2	0
	% 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)
Master's	20	80	70

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

Delight Champagne, Ph.D. Professor, Student personnel administration, College student development, Career development 100%
Anna Moriarty, Ph. D. Associate Professor; Life span development; Counseling psychology 20%
Lisa Fontes, Ph.D. Assistant Professor; Diverse populations; Violence prevention; Ethics. 20%
Michael Surrette, Ph.D. Assistant Professor; Work group dynamics; Career Development; Research Design. 20%
Britton Brewer, Ph.D. Associate Professor; College student athletes; Athletic identity; Counseling Psychology; Research design. 20%
Barbara Mandell, Ed.D. Professor; Organizational Development; Conflict mediation. 20%

Last modified 02/15/2008
Information submitted by: Delight Champagne

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