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Arkansas Tech University’s College Student Personnel Master’s Program Overview

Arkansas Tech University’s College Student Personnel Master’s Program Overview. 124 Crabaugh Hall – ATU Campus Russellville, AR 72801. Meet the Faculty. Dr. Christine Austin Assistant Professor. Dr. Christopher Giroir Department Head. Dr. Susan Underwood Associate Professor.

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Arkansas Tech University’s College Student Personnel Master’s Program Overview

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  1. Arkansas Tech University’sCollege Student Personnel Master’s Program Overview 124 Crabaugh Hall – ATU Campus Russellville, AR 72801

  2. Meet the Faculty Dr. Christine Austin Assistant Professor Dr. Christopher Giroir Department Head Dr. Susan Underwood Associate Professor Welcome to the CSP Program Linda Jackson Visiting Instructor Learn more about the people who teach and support the program at http://www.atu.edu/csp/ Dr. Rene Couture Assistant Professor

  3. …is focused on major In our case, Student Development in the higher education setting. …requires more independent study Student is more responsible for learning. …offers an integrated program of study All courses are related. …puts “theory into practice” Theories, research, etc. are taught and students apply the information to the college work environment. Graduate Education

  4. …offers challenge and support Material is challenging, but the faculty are interested in assisting students to do well. …offers real world instruction Faculty will provide case studies and illustrations that are based on their experiences. …is standardized and variable Faculty will use the same grading scale, but class assignments, evaluation and class structure will vary. ATU’s CSP Department

  5. …offers advising and mentoring Your advisor and the other faculty are available to provide guidance and mentoring throughout and beyond the degree program. …provides opportunities for engagement For online classes instructors attempt to build a sense of community through online discussion, use of shared projects, etc. Student organization (CSPA) provides additional opportunities for engagement with classmates. ATU’s CSP Department

  6. Regional AccreditationHigher Learning Commission (HLC) CAS Standards Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education Accreditation

  7. Completion of a minimum of 36 Semester hours Required Core Courses (30 hours) Foundation Course (3 hours) CSP 6023 Introduction to College Student Personnel (FA & SP) Professional Studies (21 hours) CSP 6033 Theory and Practice in College Student Personnel (SP & SU) CSP 6043 American College Student (FA & SU) CSP 6053 Legal Issues in College Student Personnel (FA) CSP 6073 Counseling with College Students (SP & SU) CSP 6113 Research Design and Analysis (SP) CSP 6123 Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education (FA & SU) CSP 6143 Administration in College Student Personnel (FA & SU) Continued Program Requirements

  8. Completion of a minimum of 36 Semester hours Required Core Courses (30 hours) Continued… Supervised Practice (6 hours) CSP 6083 Practicum I in CSP (FA, SP, & SU) CSP 6063 Special Topics: CSP Capstone Seminar (FA & SP) Elective Courses (6 hours Required) CSP 6013 Higher Education in Transition (V) CSP 6093 Practicum II in CSP (FA, SP, & SU) CSP 6133 Ethical Leadership in Higher Education (V) CSP 6153 Advising Student Groups (V) CSP 6883 Special Problems (Workshop) in CSP (V) Program Requirements

  9. Suggested sequencing of classes: Intro to CSP First course Research Sometime during your first year Practicum I Midpoint in the program Practicum II (If taken) Near the end of the program Capstone During your last semester Course Offerings

  10. Additional Degree Requirements • A cumulative GPA of at least 3.00 in all graduate courses. • A maximum of 6 hours (2 classes) of “C” grades. • A minimum of 27 hours of graduate course work completed at Arkansas Tech University. • Successful completion of a comprehensive exam. • Completion of all degree requirements within six years of admission to the program.

  11. A Thesis is… …A research study …Independently developed, conducted and reported. Worth 6 credits and taken in place of 6 credits of electives. Requires approval of Program Director. Overseen by a Thesis Committee comprised of 3 faculty. Concludes with an Oral Defense of Thesis. Thesis Option

  12. Who should consider the Thesis Option? Students expecting to pursue a doctorate with the intent of teaching full-time Students with interest or skills in research. Students wanting to work more independently. Students wanting an opportunity to explore a topic in more detail. Students who have some flexibility regarding graduation date *Warning: Discuss the thesis with your advisor prior to taking Electives! Thesis Option

  13. Students following this path tend to be… • Students wanting to be practitioners in the fieldand want to take the electives in the program. • Students with little or no interest (or skills) in research. • Students who are not good at working independently. • Students with the need to complete the program on a specific schedule. Non-Thesis Option

  14. One Practicum is required (worth 3 credits). Ideally taken at mid-point in the degree plan. Students with limited experience may elect to take asecond practicum near the end of their studies.Requires 100 hours of work 90 in the Practicum and 10 Administrative For more information on practicums visit http://www.atu.edu/csp/currentstudents.php Practicums

  15. The course objectives: • Help student integrate program material. • To prepare students for the comprehensive exam. • To allow students to demonstrate their ability to apply prior coursework to a “real world” case. • To prepare students for the job search. Capstone CourseTaken at End of Program

  16. All students must pass the departmental written comprehensive examination as a requirement for the degree. The academic advisor will determine when a student is eligible to take the exam – typically the last full semester students are enrolled. Comprehensive Exam

  17. CSP Admission • Rolling Admission • Application materials accepted throughout year • Students may begin Fall, Spring, or Summer • Program – Available totally Online and On Campus • Up to 9 graduate credits may be transferred • Unconditional admission requires 2.7 undergraduate GPA • Limited Number of Graduate Assistantships Available

  18. Admission Requirements • Online Application and $25 Application fee • Writing Sample: Consists of responses to 3 short-answer questions, located on the departmental web-site under “prospective students” • 2 Letters of Recommendation, addressing your ability to work with college students • Current Resume, highlighting your co-curricular or student affairs experiences • Official Transcripts • Documenting Undergraduate Degree • Immunization Records • For On-Campus students only

  19. Graduate Advisor You will be assigned a faculty advisor shortly after being admitted. You will need to make contact with your advisor prior to registering each semester. If you do not know or forget who your advisor is, you may locate this information on the OneTech site, or you may call the CSP Department (479) 964-3251.

  20. Thank you for your interest in the College Student Personnel program.Please let us know how we can assist you. Dr. Christopher Giroir, Department Head124 Crabaugh Hall 1310 North El Paso Avenue Arkansas Tech UniversityRussellville, AR 72801(479) 964-3251Fax – (479) 880-2231cgiroir@atu.edu

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