Counseling, College Student Personnel Concentration, M.S. Degree Plan

Full-Time (48 Credits)

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First Year

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Fall Semester: 9 Credits

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• CNS 559 - Introduction to the Helping Services Credits: 3  
• CNS 600 - Research and Statistics Credits: 3  
• CNS 560 - Principles of College Student Personnel Credits: 3  

 

Spring Semester: 9 Credits

• CNS 509 - Multicultural Counseling Credits: 3  
• CNS 565 - The College Student and the College Environment Credits: 3  
• CNS 562 - Student Personnel Work in Higher Education Credits: 3  

 

Summer Term: 6 Credits

• CNS 512 - Group Counseling and Leadership Skills Credits: 3  
• CNS 589 - Clinical Field Experience II Credits: 3  

Second Year

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Fall Semester: 9 Credits

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• CNS 587 - Assessment Strategies & Program Evaluation in Student Affairs Credits: 3  
• CNS 585 - Practicum in Counseling Credits: 3  
• CNS 522 - Assessment Techniques Credits: 3  

 

Spring Semester: 9 Credits

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• ​CNS 515 - Career Development Credits: 3  
• CNS 578 - Pre-practicum in Counseling Credits: 3  
• CNS 580 - Clinical Field Experience I Credits: 3  

 

Third Year

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Fall Semester: 6 Credits

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• ​CNS Elective Credits: 3  
• CNS Leadership Elective Credits: 3

 

Planning Notes for all students:

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1. 48 total credits required
2. Students can begin in any semester or term, including, fall, spring, winter or summer.
3. Students can take elective courses in any semester or term.  Electives are selected with approval of advisor.
4. Students can take core courses in any semester or term.
5. The above sequence is for illustrative purposes only. Students can tailor their program to their individual needs.