UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL MISSOURI MASTER'S PROGRAM

GENERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION

PROGRAM STATEMENT

PROGRAM MISSION

The mission of the Master of Science degree program in College Student Personnel Administration is to prepare outstanding generalists for a broad range of entry-level and mid-level positions in student life, student development, student services, and other professional staff areas in institutions of higher education.  The curriculum emphasizes the integration of theory and practice in both classroom and field-based settings in order to graduate professionals with the necessary knowledge, skills, commitment to ethics, respect for diversity, and caring to enrich the lives of students with whom they work. The curriculum meets the standards set forth by the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education for Student Affairs graduate preparation programs.

PROGRAM UNIQUENESS

A major strength of the CSPA program is the close partnerships that exist between the program and student affairs professionals on the campus.  Practitioners in student life, housing, student activities, the campus union, and a variety of other settings are active in mentoring and teaching students in the program.  Students benefit from working closely with active practitioners who are recognized leaders in their areas of expertise.  Additionally, graduate assistantship positions are available in numerous campus offices (judicial affairs, housing, union, activities, wellness, international students, disabilities, alumni, and others) as well as with other nearby colleges including several community colleges.

APPLICATION AND ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

• 2.70 grade point average (3.0 for graduate assistantship)
• Official Transcripts from all previous post-secondary education
• Interviews (for graduate assistantships)
• Two letters of recommendation
• Autobiographical letter of interest addressing career goals and fit between candidate and the program (2 pages)
• Rolling deadline

CURRICULUM INFORMATION

Program Curriculum:

The program is designed to be completed within two academic years and the intervening summer.  Required courses comprise 33 hours and six are elective.  Three hundred hours of supervised practice comprise the three credits of internship which are required for graduation.
                                                                                                                                        

Is a thesis required?  No

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)

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