UNIVERSITY OF DELEWARE MASTER'S PROGRAM
GENERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION
Program name: Counseling in Higher Education College: Education, and Public Policy Department: Department of Human Development and Family Studies Degrees and Emphases:
M.A. - Counseling in Higher Education Tuition and Fees:
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Contact Persons: Dr. John B. Bishop Phone: (302) 831-8544 Web Page (URL) address: http://www.hdfs.udel.edu/content/counseling-higher-education-ma Degree first offered: 1966 Typical number of students admitted each year: 12-14 |
PROGRAM STATEMENT
The Master of Arts degree program in Counseling in Higher Education is
offered through the Department of Human Development and Family Studies.
Concentrations in college counseling or student affairs practice in higher
education are available for qualified candidates who wish to prepare for
counseling or student personnel work in higher education. The Master of Arts
degree is awarded to students who successfully complete the required courses and
pass a comprehensive examination. A course of study is planned for each student
with the aim of providing a terminal degree program which may also function as a
foundation for doctoral study at another university in higher education, student
personnel administration, counseling psychology, or counselor education.
Regardless of a student’s choice to concentrate in either counseling or student
affairs practice, the academic program provides a rich array of experiential
learning and personal growth opportunities through required practica and
internships. Additionally, many students gain valuable experience and practice
through assistantships on campus, which provide opportunities for students to
extend their learning and practice what has been learned through the academic
program.
PROGRAM MISSION
The mission of the concentration in College Counseling is to provide training and practice in short-term educational, vocational, and personal counseling of adolescents and young adults. Emphasis is placed on the theory and practice of counseling.
The mission of the concentration in Student Affairs Practice is to prepare candidates for administrative positions in colleges and universities. Skills in counseling and human relations are considered to be an important basis for student affairs work. Emphasis is also placed upon principles of management in higher education.
PROGRAM UNIQUENESS
- Most students enroll on a full-time basis and complete the program in two years.
- There is an unusually strong emphasis on students getting supervised professional experiences through practicums, internships, and graduate assistantships in professional settings.
- Many of the faculty who teach courses hold administrative or professional positions in the Division of Student Life.
- Numerous assistantships are available on campus.
- An active and supportive network of program alumni are willing to assist current students learn about and enter the profession.
ATIONAL STANDARDS
Meets ACPA Professional Preparation Commission Standards: YES
Meets CAS Standards:
YES
Other/Comments:
APPLICATION AND ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
- GPA requirement: 2.50
- GRE – Minimum: 1050 total on verbal and quantitative sections is usually required
- 3 letters of recommendation
- On-campus interview with the admissions committee.
- Work experience recommended
- Deadline – applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by February 1
CURRICULUM INFORMATION
Program Required Hours: 48 credit hours
Program Curriculum:
- Professional Seminar in Counseling and Student Affairs Practice
- Group Counseling or Group Dynamics
- Theories of Counseling
- Multicultural Issues in Counseling
- Student Development in Higher Education
- Career Development: Theory and Practice
- Practicum in College Counseling
- Educational Research Methods
- Educational Measurements
- Development of Counseling Skills
- Assessment in Counseling
- Internship: College Counseling
- Internship: Student Affairs Practice
- Student Personnel Management
- Seminar in Higher Education Administration
- The Law and Student Affairs
- Gender Issues in Counseling
- Special Problems
Is a thesis required? No
STUDENT DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION - Students in student affairs or higher education administration programs (2005-2006):
| Total | 27 | 6 | 21 | 21 | 6 |
| 4% | 96% | 96% | |||
PROGRAM FACULTY (Name, title, typical number of coursed taught annully, interests)
| Name | Title | Number of Courses Taught | Interests |
| Charles L. Beale, Ed.D | Director, Center for Counseling and Student Development; Assistant Professor | 1 | |
| John B. Bishop, Ph.D. | Professor | 6 | |
| Nicole Boyd-Douglas, Psy.D | Psychologist II, Center for Counseling and Student Development; Assistant Professor | 1 | |
| Timothy F. Brooks, Ed.D | Center for Disabilities Studies | 1 | |
| Michael A. Gilbert, Ed.D. | Vice-President for Student Life | 1 | |
| Kathleen G. Kerr, Ed.D. | Director of Residence Life; Assistant Professor | 1 | |
| Marilyn S. Prime, Ed.D. | Director, Student Centers; Assistant Professor | 1 | |
| Susan L. Rarick, Ph.D. | Assistant Director, Center for Counseling and Student Development; Assistant Professor | 2 | |
| Richard S. Sharf, Ph.D. | Associate Professor, Psychology and Human Development and Family Studies | 1 | |
| Stuart J. Sharkey, M.Ed. | Distinguished Faculty Fellow Emeritus | 1 | |
| Karen Y. Tsukada, Ph.D. | Psychologist II, Center for Counseling and Student Development; Assistant Professor | 2 |
Last modified
May 2009
Information submitted by: J bishop
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