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 full-time each semester.