Counseling and Human Resource Development - Administration of Student Affairs Specialization
South Dakota State UniversityProgram Overview
The Counseling and Human Resource Development - Administration of Student Affairs Specialization at South Dakota State University is a MEd programme in Psychology over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of psychology. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Counseling and Human Resource Development - Administration of Student Affairs Specialization programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 602 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students; USD 313 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
- Location: Brookings, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Counseling and Human Resource Development - Administration of Student Affairs Specialization programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Organisational Psychologist
- Researcher
- Counsellor
- Human Resources Specialist
- Behaviour Analyst
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Introduction to Professional Issues and Ethics
- Research and Evaluation in Counseling and Human Development
- Group Processes
- Career Counseling and Planning
- Student Development: Theory and Practice
- Student Personnel Services
- Administration and Leadership in Student Affairs
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 to receive unconditional acceptance.
- An official bachelor\'s degree transcript - If you are completing your bachelor\'s degree at the time of application, you may submit an incomplete transcript. If you are accepted, a complete transcript with completed degree will be required by the end of your first semester of coursework.
Admission is competitive; late applications will not be considered. Students have one calendar year from the time of acceptance to begin taking courses otherwise formal re-application to the CHRD program is required.
The CHRD department requires all applicants to submit the documents below by the appropriate admission deadline:
- CHRD Disclosure Statement
- Resume
- A typed, one-page goal statement discussing your aspirations to the counseling field
- Two completed CHRD Recommendation Forms (do not use the Graduate School reference forms).
- Based on the rating score of the applicant\xc2\x92s file, the applicant will either be invited to the group screening interview top continue the admissions process or denied admission.
- Criminal Background Check Requirement
- Applicants who successfully complete the interview will be required to successfully complete and pay for a criminal background check before an official offer of admission is secured.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 602 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students; USD 313 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
Tuition fees: USD 602 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students; USD 313 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact South Dakota State University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About South Dakota State University
South Dakota State University
Brookings, United States
South Dakota State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Language English
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