Student Affairs in Higher Education with College Counseling, Master of Arts (MA)
Professional Licensure Certification
All candidates completing this program are eligible to become a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania after achieving a passing score on the National Counselor Examination. Additionally, candidates must obtain supervised experience, which can begin after the completion of 48 credits. If you are interested in counseling in another state, please contact the licensing board in that state.
Related Links
Student Affairs in Higher Education - College Counseling, MA Program Page
Counseling and Development Department Page
Student Affairs in Higher Education with College Counseling Fact Sheet
Curriculum Guide
- Overall/Major GPA: 3.00 or higher
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core I - Basic Knowledge | ||
| CDEV 602 | Introduction to Student Affairs and College Counseling | 3 |
| CDEV 614 | Helping Relationships | 3 |
| CDEV 621 | Social and Cultural Diversity | 3 |
| CDEV 699 | Introduction to Research | 3 |
| Subtotal | 12 | |
| Core II - Professional Knowledge | ||
| CDEV 608 | Ethical and Legal Issues in Student Affairs | 3 |
| CDEV 623 | Higher Education Environments, Cultures, and Students | 3 |
| CDEV 625 | Assessment in Student Affairs | 3 |
| or CDEV 680 | Assessment in Counseling | |
| CDEV 631 | College Student Learning and Development 1 | 3 |
| or CDEV 610 | Lifespan Development | |
| CDEV 632 | College Student Learning and Development 2 | 3 |
| CDEV 639 | Students in American Higher Education | 3 |
| CDEV 643 | Organizational Behavior & Leadership in Higher Education | 3 |
| or CDEV 638 | Foundations of College Counseling | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Subtotal | 24 | |
| Core III - Advanced Knowledge | ||
| CDEV 646 | Student Affairs Capstone | 3 |
| or CDEV 756 | College Counseling Internship | |
| CDEV 705 | Student Affairs Practicum | 3 |
| or CDEV 707 | College Counseling Practicum | |
| Subtotal | 6 | |
| Core IV - Advanced Counseling Knowledge | ||
| CDEV 603 | Career Development and Counseling | 3 |
| CDEV 607 | Contextual Dimensions of Diagnosis | 3 |
| CDEV 612 | Group Counseling | 3 |
| CDEV 670 | Counseling Theory | 3 |
| CDEV 756 | College Counseling Internship | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Subtotal | 18 | |
| Total Hours | 60 | |
Important Curriculum Guide Notes
This Curriculum Guide is provided to help SRU students and prospective students better understand their intended major curriculum. Enrolled SRU students should note that the My Rock Audit may place already-earned and/or in progress courses in different, yet valid, curriculum categories. Enrolled SRU students should use the My Rock Audit Report and materials and information provided by their faculty advisers to ensure accurate progress towards degree completion. The information on this guide is current as of the date listed. Students are responsible for curriculum requirements at the time of enrollment at the University.
PASSHE - Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Institutions
Major Code: 9439/COLC
Revised: 10.12.2022
Recommended Course Sequence
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| CDEV 602 | Introduction to Student Affairs and College Counseling | 3 |
| CDEV 614 | Helping Relationships | 3 |
| CDEV 623 | Higher Education Environments, Cultures, and Students | 3 |
| CDEV 670 | Counseling Theory | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| CDEV 610 | Lifespan Development | 3 |
| CDEV 621 | Social and Cultural Diversity | 3 |
| CDEV 680 | Assessment in Counseling | 3 |
| CDEV 608 | Ethical and Legal Issues in Student Affairs | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| CDEV 603 | Career Development and Counseling | 3 |
| CDEV 612 | Group Counseling | 3 |
| CDEV 632 | College Student Learning and Development 2 | 3 |
| CDEV 638 | Foundations of College Counseling | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| CDEV 607 | Contextual Dimensions of Diagnosis | 3 |
| CDEV 639 | Students in American Higher Education | 3 |
| CDEV 707 | College Counseling Practicum | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| CDEV 699 | Introduction to Research | 3 |
| CDEV 756 | College Counseling Internship | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Spring | ||
| CDEV 756 | College Counseling Internship | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Total Hours** | 60 | |
** This document is meant to serve as a guide. Please consult with your academic adviser and refer to your curriculum guide prior to registering for courses. This plan should be reviewed, and verified, by you and your academic adviser at least once each academic year.
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Revised Date: 02.25.2021