College Student Personnel

ENG 491 is required for all students unless conditional exemption is granted; see the Writing Proficiency Requirement for further details. ENG 491, if taken, can be counted as part of the 30-31 hours of advanced study. CE 593 is required for the non-thesis option; CE 599 is required for the thesis option.

For lists of pre-approved courses, see the Department of Civil Engineering.

Structural Engineering Specialization

Structural engineering includes the design of buildings and bridges, considering loads such as wind, earthquakes and people. Designs could include materials such as concrete, steel, timber, masonry and fiber-reinforced polymers.

Courses

Students are required to complete 10 courses, which is 30-31 hours of advanced study. At least 15 hours must be at the 500-level. At least seven courses must be chosen from the following list:

(3) CE 435 Pavement Design (3) CE 441 Design of Timber Structures (3) CE 443 Design of Masonry Structures (3) CE 445 Advanced Structural Analysis (3) CE 446 Advanced Concrete Design (3) CE 449 Advanced Steel Structures (3) CE 455 Foundation Engineering (3) CE 541 Bridge Engineering (3) CE 545 Structural Dynamics (3) CE 548 Finite Elements (3) CE 549 Earthquake Engineering (3) CE 596 Sustainable Engineering

Upon advance approval of the committee, CE 591 or 599 may be taken in place of one or two of the above courses. Students will need to complete a course study proposal prior to enrolling in either of these classes. In addition, up to three special course offerings, generally listed as CE 492 or 592, may be taken with the advance approval of the committee. ENG 491 is required for all students unless conditional exemption is granted; see the Writing Proficiency Requirement for further details. ENG 491, if taken, can be counted as part of the 30-31 hours of advanced study. CE 593 is required for the non-thesis option. For lists of pre-approved courses, see the Department of Civil Engineering.

Transportation Engineering Specialization

Transportation engineering focuses on the design of facilities that enable the mobility of travelers. These include designing highways, traffic signals and pavements. Transportation engineers consider factors such as pedestrian and traffic safety, evacuations, pavement management and intelligent transportation systems.

Courses

Students are required to complete 10 courses, which is 30-31 hours of advanced study. At least 15 hours must be at the 500-level. At least seven courses must be chosen from the following list:

(3) CE 435 Pavement Design (3) CE 460 Municipal Infrastructure Design (3) CE 473 Travel Demand Forecasting (3) CE 474 Computer Simulation in Traffic Engineering (3) CE 475 Transportation Planning (3) CE 476 Traffic Studies (3) CE 574 Transportation Security (3) CE 575 Advanced Geometric Design of Highways (3) CE 578 Intelligent Transportation Systems (3) CE 579 Transportation Safety Systems (3) CE 596 Sustainable Engineering

Upon advance approval of the committee, CE 591 or 599 may be taken in place of one or two of the above courses. Students will need to complete a course study proposal prior to enrolling in either of these classes. In addition, up to three special course offerings, generally listed as CE 492 or 592, may be taken with the advance approval of the committee. ENG 491 is required for all students unless conditional exemption is granted; see the Writing Proficiency Requirement for further details. ENG 491, if taken, can be counted as part of the 30-31 hours of advanced study. CE 593 is required for the non-thesis option. For lists of pre-approved courses, see the Department of Civil Engineering.

College Student Personnel

Admission Requirements

Graduate School application and $40 fee Submission of all postsecondary academic transcripts Successful completion of a bachelor's degree prior to enrollment Undergraduate GPA of at least 2.5 or above on a 4.0 scale Statement of Purpose: A list of professional experiences and a two-page, double-spaced written statement describing why you would like to enter the program International applicants may present a degree that is comparable to the U.S. baccalaureate, granted by an internationally recognized institution of higher learning. International applicants whose native language is not English must submit Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores taken within two years prior to the desired term of admission. The minimum TOEFL scores are 550 (paper), 213 (computer-based), and 79-80 (Internet-based). In lieu of the TOEFL, an applicant may demonstrate a Total Band Score of 6.5 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).

Program application materials may be uploaded during the application process, but official transcripts must be sent directly from the school attended, and test scores must be verifiable with the appropriate testing service. Please contact the Graduate Admissions office with questions regarding the application submission process at graduateadmissions@siue.edu.

Review the SIUE Admissions Policy for more information.

If you are looking for a graduate assistantship, please contact Dr. Pietro Sasso, graduate program coordinator.

Be sure to track your admission status and contact the CSPA program to enroll once you have received your admission letter. The program uses a flexible cohort model, which means that a new cohort of students begins each summer. However, applicants may enroll in fall and spring semesters if space is available. The deadline is approximately one month before classes begin.

Required Credit Hours/Tuition and Fees

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Curriculum

Required Courses (27 hours)

(3) EDAD 504-History, Philosophy, and Organization of Higher Education (3) EDAD 524-Legal and Ethical Issues in Student Affairs (3) EDAD 564-The Community College* (3) EDAD 574-Leadership and Administration in Higher Education (3) EPFR 503-Research Methods in Higher Education (3) EPFR 506-Assessment and Evaluation in Student Affairs (3) EPFR 514-College Student Learning and Development (3) EPFR 516-Individual and Group Dynamics (3) EPFR 522-Diversity in Higher Education

*EDAD 564 may be replaced by an approved elective

Research Project (6 hours)

(6) EDAD 594-Final Research Project The student will select three faculty members to serve as the committee for the research project.

Practicum (6 hours)

(6) EDAD 554-Practicum All students must complete a maximum of six credits of EDAD 554 Practicum. The practicum involves a minimum of 300 hours of supervised field work in at least two different placements. Exceptions may be made for students who have been employed previously in higher education

student affairs for at least six months. Such students may substitute an additional elective in place of their second EDAD 554 practicum.

Retention Policy

Academic achievement appropriate for students in the college student personnel administration graduate program is demonstrated through satisfactory completion of coursework, defined as obtaining a course grade of "A" or "B." The following retention policy applies specifically to all graduate courses within the program curriculum including approved elective coursework:

Students who obtain a course grade of "D" or "F" in the program are withdrawn from the CSPA graduate program without the option of repeating the course. Students may only earn one course grade of "C" and remain enrolled in the CSPA graduate program. A student earning a "C" will have suspended enrollment until a retention plan is created and signed by the student and the program director. If a second course grade of "C" is earned, students will no longer be allowed to progress in the CSPA graduate program, regardless of the cumulative GPA. Repeating a course in which there is originally a grade of "C" does not eliminate the original course grade of "C" from being applied toward this exclusion policy. Per SIUE Graduate School policy, all students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher to graduate.

Course Descriptions

History, Philosophy, and Organization of Higher Education

Key developments in the role and function of higher education in the U. S., with emphasis on student affairs practice. Prerequisite: Admission to program

Legal and Ethical Issues in Student Affairs

Legal status of students; legal and ethical issues surrounding admissions, financial aid, student records, discipline, and support services. Prerequisite: Admission to program

The Community College

Overview of two-year postsecondary institutions, with emphasis on the evolution and functions of comprehensive community college. Prerequisite: Admission to program

Leadership and Administration in Higher Education

Major leadership theories and their application to higher education, with emphasis on student affairs programs. Prerequisite: Admission to program

Research Methods in Higher Education

Introduction to research methods in higher education, with a focus on conceptual, methodological, and practical issues in quantitative and qualitative research. Research proposal assignment. Prerequisite: Admission to program

Assessment and Evaluation in Student Affairs

Introduction to assessment and program evaluation in higher education. Prerequisite: Admission to program; completion of EPFR 503

College Student Learning and Development

Overview of college student development theories, processes and problems, with a focus on application. Prerequisite: Admission to Program

Individual and Group Dynamics

Advisement of college students; the design, implementation, and evaluation of developmentally appropriate strategies for individuals and groups. Prerequisite: Admission to program

Diversity in Higher Education

History of addressing equity and inclusion in higher education; exploration of theories and practices. Prerequisite: Admission to program

Practicum

Field assignment in student affairs offices in higher education settings. Seminar discussions of work experience. Prerequisite: Admission to program

Final Research Project

Research culminating in final project on student affairs topic. Written report and oral defense. Prerequisite: Completion of all other coursework in