GENERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION

Program name: College Student Development and Administration

College: Shepherd University

Department: Psychology

Degrees and Emphases: Master of Arts

Tuition and Fees: 2008-2009 Instate: $281/credit hour; Out of State: $402/credit hour

Contact Persons: Richard Stevens
Phone: 304.876.5068
Fax: 304.876.5193
e-mail: rstevens@shepherd.edu

Web Page (URL) address: http://www.shepherd.edu/graduate-studies/csda/html

Degree first offered: 2006

Typical number of students admitted each year: 10-12

PROGRAM STATEMENT:

The Master of Arts in College Student Development and Administration is a 36 credit-hour program designed for students who have completed a baccalaureate degree and are interested in pursuing a career in Student Affairs or Enrollment Management. The program combines courses in student development theory, assessment, and research methodologies with practicum experiences in Student Affairs and Enrollment Management at both 2- and 4-year institutions.

PROGRAM MISSION :

The Shepherd University Master of Arts in College Student Development and Administration prepares individuals who demonstrate interest in and commitment to college student and their development through higher education. Graduates of the Program will be prepared specifically for professional administrative positions in student affairs and enrollment management within postsecondary education. Graduates of the Program will demonstrate depth and breadth of knowledge of the profession through integrated coursework and supervised practica.

PROGRAM UNIQUENESS:

Courses are offered in the evening and weekends to accommodate students hold full-time jobs while completing the program.

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

APPLICATION AND ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

Candidates for regular admission to the CSDA program must have the following: a) a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning AND a 2.75 GPA in all undergraduate course work OR b) 440 Verbal and 560 Quantitative on GRE or 40 on MAT. Provisional status may be granted to applicants who do not meet GPA or exam requirements.

CURRICULUM INFORMATION

Program Required Hours: 36 credit hours

Program Curriculum:

CSDA 501 – Introduction to College Student Personnel
CSDA 510 – History of Higher Education
CSDA 511 – Governance and Administration in Higher Education
CSDA 525 – Evaluation and Assessment Techniques
CSDA 550 – Student Development Theory
CSDA 551 – Multicultural Issues
CSDA 613 – The Higher Education Student
CSDA 660 – Legal and Ethical Accountability in Higher Education
CSDA 678 – Interventions Capstone
CSDA 598 - Practicum (2)
Electives – 3 credits

Is a thesis required? NO

STUDENT DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION - Students in student affairs or higher education administration programs (2008-2009):

	Total Number	# of Males	# of Females	# of Whites	# of Persons of Color
Total	22	10	12	20	2
	% 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	32%	68%	67%

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

Name	Title	Number of Courses Taught	Interests
Dr. Richard Stevens	Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator	6
Dr. John Adams	AVP for Student Affairs and Adjunct Faculty	2
Dr. Sharon Kipetz	VP for Student Affairs and Adjunct Faculty	2
Dr. Linda Dunn	Director of Advancement Research and Adjunct Faculty	1
Dr. Russell Porter	Dean of Graduate Studies and Continuing Education	as needed

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