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The Department of Special Education, Counseling, and Student Affairs provides a Master of Science program in Counseling and Student Development, specializing in College Student Development. This concentration equips graduates for careers in diverse student affairs roles across higher education institutions while meeting professional standards for entry and career progression. The program mandates completion of at least 39 graduate credit hours.
Participants take 33 credits of foundational coursework plus 6 credits from one of three specialization tracks: The Student Affairs Administration path suits those pursuing careers across various student services departments. The Social Justice Education track caters to professionals focusing on equity initiatives within academic environments. The College Athlete Development specialization enhances expertise in supporting student-athletes' academic and personal growth.