M.S. in College Student Personnel

Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate knowledge of information, practices and theories mandated by the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education for those seeking master’s-level professional work in student affairs.

  • Applies knowledge to the design of programs, services, practices or policies.
  • Integrates knowledge to analyze the impact of programs, services, practices or policies.
  • Applies research knowledge to assessment and evaluation practices.

Integrate perspectives of reflective, developmental, learning-centered student affairs practitioners.

  • Articulates a professional philosophy grounded in appropriate literature.
  • Appraises realistically professional competencies in the context of practice.
  • Demonstrates commitment to evidence-based practice grounded in research.

Demonstrate skills grounded in student affairs knowledge and perspectives.

  • Demonstrates effective oral communication in both individually-based and group contexts.
  • Demonstrates effective written communication, including appropriate use of APA Style.
  • Implements assessment and evaluation linked to practice in college student affairs or a closely-related setting.