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Nov 22, 2024
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2005-2007 EIU Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
College Student Affairs
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Program Mission: The mission of the M.S. in
College Student Affairs is to provide a dynamic curriculum for students
interested in leadership careers in the field of student affairs in higher
education. The program provides a strong
foundation for knowledge and skills development needed for effective
administration, efficient use of technology, and humanistic support of
undergraduate and graduate education. Upon completion of the program, students will be prepared for entry and
mid-level student affairs positions in post-secondary public and private
education as well as state and federal agencies. Some students also decide to pursue
additional studies in Ph.D. programs and other terminal degrees.
Admission Requirements: To be eligible for degree candidacy, applicants must meet all of the requirements for admission to the Graduate School (see “Admission to Graduate Degree and Certificate Programs”). In addition, students must:
- Complete and submit the departmental admission application;
- Submit two departmental recommendation forms from individuals familiar with the applicant’s academic or work performance;
- Attend a pre-admission orientation and interview; and
- Obtain a graduate assistantship appointment.*
- Additionally, the successful applicant must demonstrate strong
study skills, experience working with groups, evidence of leadership
abilities, and commitment and desire to have a career as a student
affairs professional.
*All students admitted to the CSA degree program are required to
have either a graduate assistantship or submit evidence of fulltime
employment in an institution of higher education or closely related
educational organization.
Study Plan Approval:
The study plan shall be approved by the department and filed with the
student’s advisor prior to the completion of 12 semester hours of
graduate credits which count toward the graduate degree.
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Degree Requirements
Degree requirements include those outlined for the master of science degree by the Graduate School (see “Requirements for the Master of Science Degree”).
The courses for the Master of Science in College Student Affairs must
total a minimum of 48 semester hours. The plan, therefore,
requires that the student complete the following courses identified
below: Curriculum for the Master of Science in College Student Affairs
All students are required to write a thesis prior to completion of the graduate
degree.
Total. Credits: 48
Graduate Assistantship
Information on graduate assistantships may be obtained by contacting
the Department of Counseling and Student Development by phone
217-581-2400, email csdag@eiu.edu, or in person in Room 2102, Buzzard
Hall, EIU.
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