The program integrates theory with practice by combining academic preparation with field-based experiences and internships. The program also provides students access to graduate-level instruction from faculty with diverse backgrounds, including field practitioners.
The academic program requires the completion of 39 semester hours of graduate credit. Additionally, a written comprehensive examination or thesis is required for graduation competency requirements.
Degree Plan
Fall I
CSPA 6360 Historical Perspectives: Access, Environment, and Belonging
CSPA 6392 Student Development Theory
CSPA 6391 Principles and Practices in Higher Education
Spring I
SLMA 6335 Research Methods
CSPA 6311 Leadership & Supervision
CSPA 6365 Practicum
Summer I
CSPA 6V70 Internship
CSPA 6318 Financial Practices in Higher Education
Fall II
CSPA 6342 Helping Skills in Higher Education
CSPA 6320 Law in Higher Education
CSPA 6325 Evidence Informed Practice in Higher Education
Spring II
CSPA 7315 Power, Policy, & Politics*
CSPA 6340 Academic and Career Advising*
CSPA 6375 Scholar-Practitioner Capstone Research
The academic program requires the completion of 39 semester hours of graduate credit. Thirty-three of the 39 credit hours are common to the programs of study for all students. Students will choose six elective hours from CSPA 6375, CSPA 6340, and CSPA 7315. Additionally, a written comprehensive examination or completion of CSPA 6375, Scholar-Practitioner Capstone Research, is required for graduation competency requirements.
