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Goals
The goals of Alfred University’s College Student Development program grow out of the program’s mission and are:
- To prepare graduate students in the acquisition of a comprehensive and scholarly knowledge base relevant to the profession of student affairs and higher education.
- To prepare graduate students in the acquisition of professional knowledge, skills and abilities in the areas of leadership, social justice, and community building.
- To prepare graduate students to become competent, self-aware, and socially conscious in order to work in a variety of student affairs settings serving a diverse population.
The Curriculum
Alfred University's Master’s Degree in College Student Development consists of 42 credit hours of coursework and supervised practicum and internship experiences, designed to meet ACPA and NASPA competencies. The program admits students for the fall semester, and full-time students are continuously enrolled for two academic years. The degree can also be completed on a part-time basis. Satisfactory performance and professional growth as well as the satisfactory completion of a capstone project is a requirement for graduation from the program.
College Student Development Course Sequence (Full-time)
First Year Courses
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
Second Year Courses
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
College Student Development Course Sequence (Part-time)
First Year Courses
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
Second Year Courses
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
Third Year Courses
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
Undergraduate Preparation for the M.S.Ed. Program in College Student Development
It is preferred that students present evidence of successful completion of some undergraduate course work in the following subject areas: Psychology, sociology, education, or human development. However, it is more important that students demonstrate academic success in their undergraduate work, no matter what the major.
Practical experiences are seen as valuable preparation, but cannot substitute for supervised graduate level practicum experiences. Up to 6 hours of graduate credit may be transferred to the master’s degree.
College Student Development Program courses are open only to graduate students. Non-matriculated students who wish to take courses must obtain permission from the Division Chair. According to graduate school academic regulations, a maximum of 12 credits can be taken as a non-matriculated student.
Admission
Students applying to the College Student Development Program must submit the following documents directly to the Graduate Admissions Office:
- a completed application form
- three (3) letters of recommendation
- official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE) results-General Test only if
- a personal statement of objectives
Admission to the MS.Ed. College Student Development Programs is limited to 18 students each year. Review of applications will begin on February 1. Early application is strongly encouraged.
Interview
An on-campus interview is expected of each applicant for admission to the program, but warranted exceptions may be made. Successful candidates will demonstrate adequate undergraduate preparation, as well as the maturity and self-awareness that are requisite skills for the profession of student affairs. Correspondence about the program should be addressed to:
Dr. Angeline Felber, Program Director, College Student Development 1 Saxon Drive
Alfred, NY 14802
Telephone: 607-871-2212