Program Overview:
The program in College Student Services Administration prepares students to work in entry- to mid-level positions in student services in higher education. The degree prepares students to have a comprehensive knowledge of student affairs/student services functions on a college campus. The program utilizes a theory-to-practice model, helping students to develop both practical skills and a theoretical understanding of the complexities of higher education in a diverse society. Students are encouraged to develop their understanding of higher education as it relates to serving all students and the development of the whole student. For full-time study, it is recommended that students allow two years to complete this program.
Program Contacts:
Dr. Claudia Lingertat-Putnam
Counseling/College Student Services Administration/Educational Leadership & Administration Department Chair
Email: lingert@strose.edu
Program Webpage:
College Student Services Administration M.S.E.D
Program Requirements:
Requirements for Master’s Degree Candidacy
- Students are eligible for candidacy after completing four graduate courses (12 credit hours from core degree requirements, not prerequisites) at The College of Saint Rose with at least a “B” in each course. These courses cannot be repeated, and they must include CSS 500, Counseling Theory and Practice.
- Elective courses should not be taken until the student has been admitted to candidacy or received permission from their advisor.
- In addition to the academic requirement for candidacy, the professional performance of each student will be considered in a Counseling/College Student Services faculty review utilizing the Professional Qualities Assessment (PQA). The Counseling/College Student Services faculty will recommend each student on his/her interpersonal skills, potential to do graduate-level work, and potential to become a competent college student services professional.
- Students will be notified in writing as to the status of their candidacy. Students who are denied candidacy are required to meet with the program Chairperson and faculty to discuss the reason(s) for dismissal from the program.
Evaluation of Master’s Degree Candidates
The evaluation of master’s degree candidates is as follows:
- Students must successfully pass the comprehensive examination (CSS 999) prior to or during the last semester of study or write a thesis (CSS 599). Students who elect to write a thesis in lieu of the comprehensive examination should make this decision prior to the completion of the first 18 hours of study. The thesis option is dependent upon the acceptance of a thesis advisor from among the department faculty;
- Students must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or better in all course work; and
- Students must demonstrate competent and ethical clinical work by successfully passing a 300-hour internship during their final semester in the program.
Coursework Requirements for Master’s Degree
The Master of Science in Education degree in College Student Services Administration requires the successful completion of a 36-credit program, including three credits of internship experience. The 36 credits include:
Counseling and Communication Skills (6 Credits)
| CSS 500 | Counseling Theory & Practice | 3 |
| CSS 528 | Intro to Counseling Skills | 3 |
Research (3 Credits)
Development and Human Differences (9 Credits)
Administration and Staff Development (12 Credits)
| CSS 535 | Consult Trng/Organization Chng | 3 |
| CSS 551 | Roles/Respons Student Affairs | 3 |
| CSS 561 | Case Studies in Higher Educ | 3 |
| CSS 562 | Admin, Staff Suprvsn,Budget | 3 |
Field Experience (3 Credits)
Background checks consistent with the policy in the Counseling & CSSA Program Handbook are required prior to college administration internship.
(Prerequisites: CSS 500, CSS 528, CSS 540, CSS 552)
Elective (3 Credits)
Three credits of advisor-approved elective in counseling, educational psychology, special education, or educational computing.
Child Abuse Prevention Workshop (0 Credit)
Comprehensive Examination (0 Credit)
Total Credit Hours: 36
Internship/Field Experience/Service:
Field Experience (3 Credits)
Background checks consistent with the policy in the Counseling & CSSA Program Handbook are required prior to college administration internship.
(Prerequisites: CSS 500, CSS 528, CSS 540, CSS 552)
Culminating Academic Experiences:
Field Experience (3 Credits)
Professional Accreditation:
The College of Saint Rose, sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet, Albany Province, is chartered by the Board of Regents of New York State. All of its degrees and programs are registered and its professional programs are fully approved by the Board of Regents through the New York State Education Department.
The College of Saint Rose is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267-284-5000). The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Admissions and Financial Aid Information:
General Admission Information
Eligibility for admission to The College of Saint Rose graduate programs is typically based upon the following minimum requirements:
- Submission of a completed application and a Statement of Purpose of approximately 300 words detailing the applicant’s goals for graduate study.
- Evidence of the possession of a U.S. baccalaureate degree or equivalent from an accredited institution through submission of official transcripts from all post-secondary education.
- Academic and professional qualifications for graduate study, as indicated by two letters of recommendation. The Communication Sciences & Disorders program requires three letters of recommendation.
- A grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale), overall and in the undergraduate major.
- Other admission criteria specified by academic programs such as submission of resumes, writing samples, portfolios, test scores, and participation in interviews or admissions workshops.
Applicants to The College of Saint Rose are responsible for completing their applications by submitting all required components. Prospective students may wish to visit our website at www.strose.edu/gradapply for online application.
See Graduate Admissions section for more information.
Financial Aid
The College of Saint Rose has long been committed to the premise that a quality education should be within the reach of qualified students. To this end, the College serves its student body through a comprehensive program of federal, state, and institutional financial aid. While the basic responsibility for financing education lies with the students and their families, scholarships, loans, and/or assistantships can supplement insufficient family resources. The amount of aid available through the College is limited and is awarded on the basis of academic merit. All financial assistance from the College is subject to adjustment if the recipients are later granted aid from other sources. Financial aid awards are contingent upon students’ maintaining good academic standing and satisfactory academic progress.
See Financial Aid section for more information.
Additional College Student Services Administration Admission Information:
- Completion of application for graduate study;
- At least two letters of recommendation: one which addresses the individual’s character and potential to work in student services, and one which addresses the individual’s scholarship and is written by a professional qualified to make that assessment;
- Completion of six hours of psychology course work, which may include Introduction to Psychology and/or coursework in a related discipline. This course work must have been taken within five years prior to admission to the degree program. If applicants have not taken the course(s), they must do so during the first 18 graduate credit hours. These prerequisite courses may be taken at the undergraduate level. They may also be taken at the graduate level, but they may not be counted as electives within the program, and cannot be taken as pass/fail;
- A personal essay discussing objectives and motivation for pursuing a graduate degree in College Student Services Administration, along with how this degree will meet the candidate’s professional development plans;
- A resume demonstrating work and volunteer experience; and
- Attendance at an Admissions Workshop. Several times each semester, Admissions Workshops are held on campus. A Workshop must be attended for admission to the program. The Workshops provide program information and also allow for individual and group interviews.
Students are admitted to the program in the fall or spring semesters.
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