A Higher Education and Student Affairs Master’s Degree Program
JMU CSPA students…
Learn while making a living! Students hold an educational 20 hour per week assistantship that covers the full cost of tuition and provides a stipend.
Gain real-work experience! Students complete two 150-hour practicum experiences at JMU and/or colleges and universities throughout the Shenandoah Valley and around the country.
Learn from the best! Faculty, advisors, and supervisors are professionals committed to graduates becoming thoughtful contributors to the Student Affairs profession.
Prepare for a rewarding career! Our curriculum is anchored in counseling classes and higher education/student affairs coursework so you will be an effective mentor, supervisor, and student advocate.
Obtain personally enriching jobs and 100% of CSPA graduates are employed immediately after graduation. Graduates become residence hall area coordinators, academic and career advisors, coordinators of student activities, Deans of Students, Vice Presidents of Student Affairs and much more.
Virtual Open Houses
Inspire the next generation of student leaders. Help students succeed. Plan powerful programs and events. Apply to the JMU CSPA program. Learn more at one of our fall virtual information sessions.
