College Student Personnel Administration

The concentration in College Student Personnel Administration allows conflict resolution students to specialize and apply their skills in the dynamic field of student personnel administration. This concentration prepares students for many professions related to Student Affairs in college, university, and community settings. We focus on training Student Affairs professionals who take a humanistic, learner-centered approach in their work as change agents within the university and the larger society.

The program explores important topics in the field of Student Affairs such as conflict resolution, diversity, student development, student services, judicial affairs, administration, on-campus and campus life, Greek affairs, peer counseling, and crisis intervention, to name a few. Students examine the current trends and historical approaches in higher education, as well as future needs for effective student affairs practices in the 21st century. In addition, students will explore social and cultural issues that impact minority groups.

The programs in CSPA seek to: 1) apply an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the field of Student Affairs; 2) provide an opportunity for student to engage in significant study and practice within the field; and 3) prepare students for professional positions in the field of Student Affairs.

The programs in CSPA collaborate closely with the University’s Division of Student Affairs. The Division of Students Affairs serves as a host site for practicum and other hands-on training opportunities. Paraprofessional graduate assistantships are available for those qualifying for the program both in the on-campus and online formats.

The concentration in College Student Personnel Administration is offered in both on-campus and online formats. These flexible formats allow mid?career working adults, and those unable to attend the on-campus program, to study in a creative, rigorous, and structured fashion. Students enrolled in the online program participate in Residential Institutes on the Fort Lauderdale campus twice per year, as well as online Web-based courses and individualized, independent studies. Students must apply to either the on-campus or online program. Students can switch formats at the beginning of a trimester, but not mid-trimester. Residential students who wish to take a combination of online and on-campus classes in any given trimester will be assessed a $70 technology fee for that trimester.

Admissions
Any student enrolled in the M.S. or Ph.D. program in Conflict Analysis & Resolution can elect to concentrate in College Student Personnel Administration.

Degree Plans
In addition to degree requirements, students must complete the following coursework to receive a concentration in College Student Personnel Administration:

  • CSPA 5001: The 21st Century College Student
  • CSPA 5002: Current Issues and Trends in Higher Education
  • CSPA 5003: The College Student and the Law
  • CSPA 5004: Administration in College Student Personnel Work
  • CSPA 5005: College Student Personnel and the Greater University
  • CARM/CARD 6130 - Practicum I (must be done in a college setting)
  • CARM/CARD 6160 - Practicum II (must be done in a college setting)

CSPA classes will be credited towards required electives in the student’s degree program provided the entire concentration program is completed. If students do not complete the concentration requirements, they will have to enroll in electives with prefix CARM/CARD.