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The programs in CSPA collaborate closely with our sister program in Conflict Analysis and
Resolution and 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 Graduate Certificate in CSPA consists of eight courses (24 credits). Students who
decide to continue their studies may apply to the M.S. in College Student Affairs program
(CSA).
The Graduate Certificate in College Student Personnel Administration is offered in both
residential and distance learning formats. These flexible formats allow mid-career working
adults and those unable to attend the on-campus program, to study conflict resolution in a
creative, rigorous, and structured fashion. Students enrolled in the online program must
participate in Residential Institutes on the main campus twice per year, as well as online
Web-based courses.
Students may enroll full or part time, taking three to nine credit hours per term. Students
can expect to complete the Graduate Certificate program in 15 months. Summer
attendance is mandatory. Students in the CSPA certificate program who are in good
standing may speak with the department about the M.S. in CSA.
Degree Plans
A sample degree plan for a residential student who begins their studies in the Fall term
and enrolls in 3 courses per term can be found on the website at
Degree plans will be modified based
on a student’s enrollment date and pace of study
.
Degree Plan: 24 credit hours
Fall (August)
Winter (January)
Summer (May)
Year 1
CSPA 5004: Administration in CSPA
CSPA 5040: Human Factors
CSPA 5001: The 21
st
Century College
Student
CSPA 5100: Mediation Theory &
Practice
CSPA 5002: Current Issues &
Trends in CSPA
CSPA 5006: College Student &
Adult Development
CSPA 5003: The
College Student and
the Law
CSPA 6130: Practicum
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Graduation and
Celebration
Practicum
To complete the Graduate Certificate in College Student Personnel Administration students
must complete a total of 65 hours of practicum. Students are responsible for documenting
their practicum hours, and must have these hours verified and signed by an on-site
supervisor. The practicum experience is designed to provide students with an experiential
opportunity to utilize College Student Personnel Administration methodology and theory
within an educational setting. Students will have the opportunity to apply theoretical
concepts within a practical framework.
Practicum provides a placement for the student to develop and refine practitioner skills.
Using the Practicum experience, students have the opportunity to apply theoretical
concepts within a practical framework under the supervision of an on-site supervisor. The
