M.S. in College Student Personnel

Curriculum

A total of 30 credits* are needed for the M.S. CSP degree. Full-time students complete the program in two years; part-time students have the flexibility to finish in two to four years. Most courses are offered in late afternoon or early evening at URI’s Kingston campus. All courses are three (3) credit hours.

Learning Outcomes
Course Descriptions

EDC 554: Contemporary College Student I
EDC 556: Contemporary College Student II
EDC 560: Group Procedures and Leadership
EDC 561: Principles and Practices of College Student Personnel
EDC 571: Administrative Issues in Student Affairs
EDC 576: Diversity and Cultural Competence in Student Affairs
EDC 580: Seminar in Student Affairs in Higher Education I
The remaining 9 credits can include:
- Practicum (EDC 553) and/or elective credits.
  - Electives are selected in consultation with your faculty advisor.

*Graduate assistantship eligibility requires that students be enrolled in 6-12 credit hours each semester.

Full Time Two-Year:

First Semester (Year One, Fall)
EDC 561: Principles and Practices of College Student Personnel	Explore the historical and contemporary contexts of student affairs.
EDC 554: Contemporary College Student I	Analyze how students learn and grow during the college years.
EDC 576: Diversity and Cultural Competence in Student Affairs	Develop the knowledge and skills to support equity and inclusion of all students.
Second Semester (Year One, Spring)
EDC 553: Higher Education Practicum or Elective	Design a one-semester practicum on any campus where you can learn new skills and build your resume.
EDC 556: Contemporary College Student II	Analyze how students learn and grow during college years.
EDC 571: Administrative Issues in Student Affairs	Examine important administrative aspects of student affairs including law, budgets, and technology.
Third Semester (Year Two, Fall)
EDC 560: Group Procedures and Leadership	Learn group dynamics, compare leadership perspectives, and hone facilitation techniques.
EDC 553: Higher Education Practicum/Elective	Design a one-semester practicum on any campus where you can learn new skills and build your resume.

Fourth Semester (Year Two, Spring)
EDC 580: Seminar in Student Affairs in Higher Education I	Discuss current events in the field of student affairs and complete a year-long capstone project.
EDC 553: Higher Education Practicum/Elective	Design a one-semester practicum on any campus where you can learn new skills and build your resume.

Part Time Two-Year:

First Semester (Year One, Fall)
EDC 561: Principles and Practices of College Student Personnel	Explore the historical and contemporary contexts of student affairs.
EDC 554: Contemporary College Student I OR EDC 576: Diversity and Cultural Competence in Student Affairs	Analyze how students learn and grow during the college years. Develop the knowledge and skills to support equity and inclusion of all students.

Second Semester (Year One, Spring)
EDC 556: Contemporary College Student II	Analyze how students learn and grow during college years.
EDC 560: Group Procedures and Leadership	Learn group dynamics, compare leadership perspectives, and hone facilitation techniques.

Third Semester (Year Two, Fall)
EDC 553: Higher Education Practicum or Elective	Design a one-semester practicum on any campus where you can learn new skills and build your resume.
EDC 553: Higher Education Practicum or Elective	Design a one-semester practicum on any campus where you can learn new skills and build your resume.

Fourth Semester (Year Two, Fall)
EDC 571: Administrative Issues in Student Affairs	Examine important administrative aspects of student affairs including law, budgets, and technology.
EDC 554: Contemporary College Student I OR EDC 576: Diversity and Cultural Competence in Student Affairs	Analyze how students learn and grow during the college years. Develop the knowledge and skills to support equity and inclusion of all students.

Fifth Semester (Year Two, Spring)
EDC 580: Seminar in Student Affairs in Higher Education	Discuss current events in the field of student affairs and complete a year-long capstone project.
EDC 553: Higher Education Practicum or Elective	Design a one-semester practicum on any campus where you can learn new skills and build your resume.

Part Time Three-Year:

First Semester (Year One, Fall)
EDC 561: Principles and Practices of College Student Personnel	Explore the historical and contemporary contexts of student affairs.
EDC 554: Contemporary College Student I OR EDC 576: Diversity and Cultural Competence in Student Affairs	Analyze how students learn and grow during the college years. Develop the knowledge and skills to support equity and inclusion of all students.

Second Semester (Year One, Spring)
EDC 556: Contemporary College Student II	Analyze how students learn and grow during college years.
EDC 560: Group Procedures and Leadership	Learn group dynamics, compare leadership perspectives, and hone facilitation techniques.

Third Semester (Year Two, Fall)
EDC 571: Administrative Issues in Student Affairs	Examine important administrative aspects of student affairs including law, budgets, and technology.
EDC 554: Contemporary College Student I OR EDC 576: Diversity and Cultural Competence in Student Affairs	Analyze how students learn and grow during the college years. Develop the knowledge and skills to support equity and inclusion of all students.

Fourth Semester (Year Two, Fall)
EDC 553: Higher Education Practicum or Elective	Design a one-semester practicum on any campus where you can learn new skills and build your resume.

Fifth Semester (Year Two, Summer)
EDC 553: Higher Education Practicum or Elective	Design a one-semester practicum on any campus where you can learn new skills and build your resume.

Sixth Semester (Year Three, Fall)
EDC 553: Higher Education Practicum or Elective	Design a one-semester practicum on any campus where you can learn new skills and build your resume.
Seventh Semester (Year Two, Spring)
EDC 580: Seminar in Student Affairs in Higher Education	Discuss current events in the field of student affairs and complete a year-long capstone project.