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This plan is appropriate if you are seeking graduate preparation in counseling with a specialization in student affairs within higher education.

Our plan is built on the philosophy that counseling is a foundation for student affairs work. When you complete this program, you are prepared for professional roles in student affairs positions in higher education.

This plan meets the CAS standards for professional preparation programs in student affairs and the coursework requirement for the national counselor certification of the National Board of Certified Counselors.

Careers:

If you have a desire for inspiring students to achieve career and life goals, and want to do so in a higher-education setting, earning a degree in student affairs counseling is the next step. Counseling is a good foundation for a profession in student affairs and you’ll be prepared for a job in student affairs at a college or university.

While courses focus on teaching and learning, innovation and technology, college student development, counseling, leadership, and diversity, you’ll also find opportunities to learn valuable skills through theory to practice opportunities in fieldwork, practicum, and internship in student affairs departments on campus. If you’re seeking an assistantship, they are available in departments like Residence Life, Multicultural Student Affairs, Student Life, Recreation Services, Academic Advising, and Academic Support. The program meets Council for the Advancement of Standards guidelines for student affairs preparation programs and the counseling courses meet Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs standards.

Career opportunities that might be pursued:

Entry and mid-level position on college and university campuses in:

• Residence Life, student life, health, dining, recreation, career
• Financial Aid
• Admissions, orientation
• Registrar
• Athletics
• Advising
• International education, multicultural education
• Disability services
• Student activities
• Development

With further education, one of these paths is possible:

• Dean of Students
• Vice President for Student Affairs
• Director of Student Affairs (residence life, student life, health, dining, recreation, career, financial aid, admissions, orientation, registrar, athletics, advising, international education, multicultural education, disability services, student activities, development)
• Faculty in a College of Education
• Residence Life
• Counseling Psychologist in a university counseling center