WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY
GENERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION
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Program name: Student Affairs College: College of Education & Behavioral Sciences Department: Counseling and Student Affairs
Degrees and Emphases: Master of Arts in Education, Student Affairs / Also offers certificates in International Student Services and Career Counseling |
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PROGRAM STATEMENT
The Master of Arts in Education degree in Student Affairs at Western Kentucky University is designed to prepare students to obtain entry and mid-level student affairs professional positions. Through a theory-based yet applications-oriented program, students gain necessary skills and competencies to succeed in a variety of student affairs units and postsecondary settings. The Counseling and Student Affairs faculty, comprised of academicians and practitioners, cultivate active partnerships to provide a living learning laboratory for student professional development. Program content covers three broad areas: theoretical foundations, parameters of professional practice, and strategies for enhancing administrative effectiveness. Individual students are also provided with opportunities to focus on specific content areas which may be of particular interest. Aligned with the institutional and departmental mission, the Student Affairs program is committed to(1)fostering student professional development through networking, scholarly writing, research, presentation opportunities, and the Student Affairs Graduate Association;(2)providing the university and community with in-service training, professional development, research, and consultation in the area of student affairs/student development; (3)delivering highly interactive application based courses; (4)focusing on diversity and multicultural competencies; and (5)facilitating meaningful supervised practicum and internship experiences.
NATIONAL STANDARDS
Meets ACPA Professional Preparation Commission Standards: Yes
Meets CAS Standards: Yes
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Entrance Exam: None required
Thesis: Not an option
Comprehensive exam: Required
Hours/credits required: 48
Total number of faculty: 10 full-time and 5 adjunct
Number of faculty dedicated full time to the program: 2
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Updated: 10/21/10