The Program

The Master of Arts degree program in College Student Personnel, offered by the Division of Higher Education and Student Affairs, is designed to prepare individuals for employment within the general area of student affairs and student development services in postsecondary education. Candidates are prepared as generalists and are qualified for positions in such areas as admissions, orientation, residence life, student activities and organizations, counseling and career development, alumni affairs, financial aid, and placement. This program offers both rigorous academic preparation and extensive experiential learning opportunities. All students are required to successfully complete a two-year internship, which they may complement with additional practicum experiences. Through elective course work, students may also complete a specialized emphasis focusing on the needs of returning adult learners.

PREREQUISITES FOR GRADUATE WORK:
   
For applicants to the M.A. program, no specific undergraduate major is required, although it is helpful for applicants to have completed some course work in the behavioral sciences, such as psychology or sociology. The quality of the applicant's undergraduate program, letters of recommendation, and employment or other such experiences are important factors in determining the admissibility of an applicant in the M.A. program. Invited applicants must also interview successfully for an internship assignment before a recommendation is made to the Graduate College for regular admission to the program.

CSP ASSISTANTSHIPS:

All students enrolled in the Master's Program in College Student Personnel are required to complete a two-year internship concurrent with graduate coursework. Internships are sponsored by Bowling Green State University as well as area two-year and four-year institutions. Since most internships are two years in duration, the specific internships that will be available for prospective students during any year will vary.

Contact Information:

Michael Coomes, Chair
College Student Personnel
Room: 330 Education Building
Phone: 419-372-7382 Fax: (419) 372-9382
http://www.bgsu.edu/colleges/edhd/hesa/csp/index.html

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