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CSSA 101: The Basics

Getting to know our graduate program

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Mission Statement

The program’s primary mission is to prepare individuals for professional administrative positions in student services departments at two- and four-year colleges and universities.

The curriculum emphasizes administrative leadership and management of programs and services.

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Presentation Agenda

Core Values & CompetenciesPart Time Vs. Full TimeThesis Vs. PortfolioMinor Vs. SpecializationExperiential LearningCohort Model & Dynamics

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CSSA Core Values & Competencies

Core Values Cultural & linguistic diversity Verbal, written and virtual communication Interpretation and use of research, information, and

data Adaptation to and use of evolving technology

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CSSA Core Values & Competencies

Competencies Knowledge and Understanding of Higher Education

and Student Affairs Professional Skills and Organizational Management Knowledge and Understanding of Student Populations

and Student Development Delivery of Student Services The Developing Professional

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Part Time Vs. Full Time

Full Time:

-2 year commitment (Fall, Winter & Spring)

-54 credits are required to complete the degree *With Assistantship – 12 per term *9 per term is considered full time

Part Time:

-Typically 3 year commitment (Fall, Winter & Spring)

-One to two classes per term

-Same credit amount required

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Thesis Vs. Portfolio

Thesis Masters of Science Research Based Document Specifically Focused to Area of Interest

Portfolio Masters of Education Demonstrates Competency Completion Capstone Project in Variety of Formats

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Minor Vs. Specialization

Minor Requires 15 graduate level credits Formally declared with Graduate School Minor Professor of your choice to be included on

committee Visible on Transcript

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Area of Specialization

Comprised of 12 graduate level credits3 credits must be a related internshipDesigned by you!Emphasis on chosen functional area or topicNot visible on transcript nor does it require

formal declaration with graduate schoolElectives can be within CSSA or another

academic department

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Experiential Learning

Internships 9 credit hours required, can do more 1 credit = 30 hours of work Expectations negotiated between you and internship supervisor Available at any institution and within any functional area

Project Credit similar to an internship, not required 1 credit = 30 hours of work

Assistantships Can fulfill competencies .49 FTE typically requires 19 to 20 hours of work each week Specifics are job dependent

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Cohort Model & Dynamics

Around 20 people, full time and part timeEach is different and uniqueOffers support and collegialityFriendships with people who have similar

goals and interestsNetworking opportunities

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Closing Thoughts

Questions?Contact us!

Presenters Megan Jung: megan.jung@oregonstate.edu Steven Wong: steven.wong@oregonstate.edu