UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL MISSOURI
GENERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION
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Program name: Student Personnel Administration College: Education Department: Educational Leadership & Human Development Degrees and Emphases: Master of Science with emphasis in student affairs
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Contact Persons:
Phone: 660-543-8628
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PROGRAM STATEMENT
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.
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.
NATIONAL STANDARDS
Meets ACPA Professional Preparation Commission Standards: Yes
Meets CAS Standards: Yes
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Entrance Exam: None Required
Thesis: Optional
Comprehensive exam: Required
Hours/credits required: 39
Total number of faculty: 6
Number of faculty dedicated full time to the program: 1
2010 ACPA Professional Preparation Commission Disclaimer.
Updated: 10/22/10