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Counseling and
Educational Development

College Counseling/Student Development in Higher Education

Statement of purpose

This area of study prepares counseling professionals who want to provide meaningful support to college students as they seek to maximize their personal and educational development. Graduates are prepared to work both with students experiencing normal developmental transitions and students in crisis, at an individual, group, and programmatic level.

Program overview

In addition to the common core of helping skills and professional preparation courses, coursework for the College Counseling/Student Development in Higher Education track includes perspectives specific to the developmental issues of this diverse and dynamic population. Current events, pertinent research, diverse settings in which counseling and development work can occur, and trends in higher education and student development are discussed. Core courses include an examination of theories of college student development, an in-depth review of the needs of contemporary college students, and administrative roles and structures that are pertinent to student development work at an organizational level. This program of study meets the requirements for applying as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in North Carolina.

Potential career areas

Students in this track are working towards careers in college counseling centers, academic advising, disability services, multicultural affairs, career services, leadership and service learning, orientation, college admissions, residence life, and student activities (among others). Internship and practicum experiences in university student development offices help tailor the program for each student's interest areas.

Core courses for College Counseling/Student Development in Higher Education (M.S.)

Core Courses

• CED 605 Counseling Diverse Populations
• CED 610 Helping Relationships
• CED 611 The Counselor as Scientist-Practitioner
• CED 612 Developmental Counseling
• CED 620 Counseling Theories and Practice
• CED 650 Group Counseling Theory and Practice
• CED 669 Career Development and Career Counseling
• CED 678 Professional Orientation
• CED 682 Application of Measurement and Clinical Appraisal Techniques

Specialized Courses

• CED 602 Student Development in Higher Education
• CED 603 Contemporary College Students
• CED 676A Organization and Administration of Student Development Services

Supervised Practica and Internships

• CED 653 Practicum in Counseling (throughout program)
• CED 675 Counseling Field Practicum
• CED 679 Advanced School Practicum
• CED 680A Counseling Internship
• CED 680B Counseling Internship

Electives (6 hours as advised)

MASTER’S DEGREE
Minimum 60 hours (excluding CED 653 Practica hours)

MASTER’S AND EDUCATIONAL SPECIALIST DEGREE
Minimum 72 hours (excluding CED 653 Practica hours)

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