Overview

Preparation for college student personnel careers involves participation in learning experiences designed to provide an understanding of the college student, counseling theories, various collegiate subcultures and the nature of higher education as an institution in the United States.

Key Features

The mission of the College Student Personnel Administration program at James Madison University is to prepare students to be educated and enlightened professionals who will lead productive and meaningful careers and to advance the profession of student personnel administration.

The Master of Education degree in Counselor Education with a concentration in college student personnel administration is designed to provide professional preparation for college, university and community college administrative positions.

The program’s link with counseling psychology provides opportunities for personal growth and the development of interpersonal relationship skills.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

American Higher Education

Measurement and Statistics

Student Personnel Services

The American College Student

Multiculturalism, Diversity and Difference: Theory, Research and Practice in Student Affairs

Organization and Administration of Student Services

Supervision and Consultation Processes in Student Personnel

Counseling Theories

Counseling Techniques

Career Development

Practicum - Student Personnel

Crisis Intervention Strategies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Harrisonburg, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Unofficial transcripts from all post-secondary institutions should be uploaded with your electronic application and may be used for departmental admission review purposes.
Personal statement - limit of 250 words per question:

What significant personal or professional experiences influenced you to pursue the student affairs profession?
What personal characteristics do you possess which will contribute to your success as a student affairs administrator?
What specific skills or attributes are you looking to improve/enhance by participating in the JMU CSPA program?
What aspects of the JMU CSPA program will assist/facilitate your ability to meet your career/professional goals?
Resume.
Three letters of recommendation (at least one recommendation should come from a faculty member familiar with the applicant's abilities).

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

23652 USD / year

≈ 23652 USD / year
Out-of-State

23652 USD / year

≈ 23652 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10314 USD / year

≈ 10314 USD / year

Living costs

Harrisonburg

United States

1050 - 1715 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Harrisonburg

Financing

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