College Student Affairs (MS)
Degree
Master of Science
Major Credits
36
Total Credits
36
Time to Completion
2 Years
Locations
Mankato
Overview
College Student Affairs is a broad program designed to prepare individuals for positions on the college campus in admissions, counseling, financial aid, student housing, student activities, career development and student affairs administration.

Program Highlights
- Students can explore a wide array of research interests and afforded opportunities to present and attend regional and national conferences.
- Mentoring from student-centered faculty who are highly invested in the professional growth of students.
- A state-of-the-art counseling skills training facility.
Application Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with an undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.75 or above will be most competitive for admission to the program
- Three letters of recommendation focusing upon your academic potential as well as your promise to become an effective counselor/helping professional. One of the recommendations must be from an instructor or academic advisor.
- Personal statement submitted by answering prompt questions in the online application
- Resume
Additional Requirements for International Applicants
- Minimum TOEFL iBT score of 61 or a minimum IELTS score of 5.5
- Credential Evaluation prepared by a National Association of Credentials Evaluation Service member.
College Student Affairs MS Application Deadlines
U.S.-Based Applicants | International Applicants | |
Fall Start | January 15 | January 15 |
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Spring Start | N/A | N/A |
Summer Start | N/A | N/A |
Contact Us
Contact College Student Affairs Graduate Coordinator Learn more about the College of Education Contact Graduate Studies