CSSA 101: The Basics
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1 CSSA 101: The Basics Getting to know our graduate program
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CSSA 101: The Basics. 1. Getting to know our graduate program. Mission Statement. 2. 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. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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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: [email protected] Steven Wong: [email protected]
