Counselor Education, College Student Personnel Administration Concentration, M.Ed.
Program Director: Steve Grande
Email: grandese@jmu.edu
Mission
The mission of the college student personnel administration program 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. 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. The program's link with counseling psychology provides opportunities for personal growth and the development of interpersonal relationship skills.
This program is designed to be completed in 2 years. Summer courses are required.