Counseling and Human Resource Development (M.Ed.) - Administration of Student Affairs Specialization

Available Options for Graduate Degrees

Master of Education                        Option A
                                                            Option B
                                                            Option C

Core Requirements

• CHRD 601 - Introduction to Professional Issues and Ethics
    Credits: 1
• CHRD 602 - Research and Evaluation in Counseling and Human Development
    Credits: 3
• EDFN 727 - Group Processes
    Credits: 3
• CHRD 742 - Career Counseling and Planning
    Credits: 3
• CHRD 770 - Student Development: Theory and Practice
    Credits: 3
• CHRD 771 - Student Personnel Services
    Credits: 3
• CHRD 772 - Administration and Leadership in Student Affairs
    Credits: 3
• CHRD 794 - Internship
    Credits: 2-6
• Elective Credits: 11
  
  • CHRD 798 - Thesis
      (Option A)
  • CHRD 788 - Research Problems in Counseling and Guidance
      (Option B)
  • Additional Coursework (Option C)

Total Credits: 36

Additional Program Requirements for Counseling and Human Resource Development (M.S./M.Ed.)

• All Master of Science students are required to purchase and carry professional liability insurance throughout the duration of the program. M.Ed. students will be required to purchase and carry professional liability insurance if enrolled in clinical courses.
• Clinical course registration is completed by the department.
• Students enrolled in the M.S. CHRD program need to complete a practicum and an approved internship. These experiences allow students to learn by doing, with active, sound supervision. The practicum and internship experiences carry clock and credit hour completion expectations. For example, for every 3 credits of internship, students are required to complete 20 hours per week of on-site experience. In addition, regular work expectations outside the classroom exist for every credit hour enrolled. Thus, students enrolled in 3 credits of internship or practicum experience will be considered part-time. Students enrolled in 4 credits of internship or 3 credits of practicum plus other courses to total 4 semester credits will be considered full-time.

Additional Admission Requirements for Counseling and Human Resource Development (M.S./M.Ed.)

GRE: Not required
TOEFL: Department requirement of 525 paper-based, 197 computer-based, 71 Internet-based

Formal Application Process
In addition to applying for Graduate School, applicants must also apply to the CHRD program by April 1 for fall admission or by October 1 for spring admission. Admission is competitive; late applications will not be considered. Students have one calendar year from the time of acceptance to begin taking courses otherwise formal re-application to the CHRD program is required.

The CHRD department requires all applicants to submit the documents below by the appropriate admission deadline:

1. CHRD Disclosure Statement
2. Resume
3. A typed, one-page goal statement discussing your aspirations to the counseling field
4. Two completed CHRD Recommendation Forms (do not use the Graduate School reference forms).

Based on the rating score of the applicant’s file, the applicant will either be invited to the group screening interview top continue the admissions process or denied admission.

Criminal Background Check Requirement
Applicants who successfully complete the interview will be required to successfully complete and pay for a criminal background check before an official offer of admission is secured.

General Requirements (Master’s Degree)

Graduate students should consult with their advisor before registering for graduate work.

See  Master’s Degree Requirements .