Training and Education
Master of Arts Degree in Counseling in Higher Education
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At A Glance
The Master of Arts major in Counseling in Higher Education, jointly administered by the Department of Individual and Family Studies and the Center for Counseling and Student Development. Concentrations in College Counseling or in Student Affairs Practice are available for candidates who wish to prepare for counseling or student personnel work in higher education or pursue doctoral study in higher education, student personnel administration, counseling psychology or counselor education.
The concentration in College Counseling prepares candidates to be counselors to provide short-term educational, vocational, and personal counseling of adolescents and young adults. Graduates typically find employment in counseling centers, academic advisement units, career service offices, admissions, or in other counseling-related settings. Emphasis is placed on theory and practice in counseling.
The concentration in Student Affairs Practice prepares candidates for positions in colleges or universities in such areas as student activities, residence life, admissions, financial aid, or other student affairs functions. Emphasis is placed on counseling and human relations skills as well as upon principles of management, especially as related to the field of higher education.
Admission Requirements
Admission to the program may be offered to individuals with a bachelor's degree who possess a strong, mature interest in counseling college-age students or in working as a student affairs administrator. A minimum overall grade index of 2.5 (4.0 scale) and an index of 3.0 in the undergraduate major as well as Graduate Record Examination scores totaling 1050 (verbal and quantitative sections) or higher are generally required. Selection of candidates is made after careful evaluation of the applicant's academic background, relevant work experiences, letters of recommendation and a personal interview with the Graduate Advisory Committee.
Deadline
Interviews for admission to the program usually begin in February and admission decisions are made on a rolling basis. Because the program is limited in size, accepting only 10-12 new candidates each year, it is strongly encouraged that applicants apply by February 1.
Financial Assistance
Positions are available as directors or advisors in the residence halls and as graduate assistants within the Division of Student Life. Information about specific openings will be available in the spring.
Information
For more information about the campus, the program and its curriculum or financial aid possibilities, contact Dr. John B. Bishop, Program Coordinator, at 302-831-6932 (316 Alison Hall West, Department of Individual and Family Studies, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716).
Center for Counseling & Student Development
261 Perkins Student Center, Newark, DE 19716
Phone: 302-831-2141
Fax: 302-831-2148 |
