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Northwestern State University of Louisiana Master of Arts in Student Personnel Services in Counseling Graduate Studies & Research Northwestern State University Natchitoches, LA 71497 US   Phone: 1-318-357-6000   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.A.-Student Personnel Services On Campus   The Student Personnel Services (SPS) degree program is housed within the College of Education at Northwestern State University . This program offers graduate coursework leading to the Master of Arts degree. Within the degree program are two options—college counseling and student affairs administration (professional practice)—offered to prospective counselors and student development professionals who intend to seek employment in educational and non-educational settings. The entry-level (two academic years) graduate program is designed to prepare: University administrators College student affairs administrators Professional higher education and community counselors NSU graduates accept employment in a variety of settings, in different occupational roles, and at different levels of professional functioning and responsibility. Objectives of Master's Degree Programs Students are expected to interact with others with sensitivity and understanding, to listen effectively to the words and ideas of others, to communicate orally and in writing with appropriateness and precision, to be able to examine their own personal values and issues that impact their relationships, and to conduct themselves professionally in compliance with ACA (2005) and/or ACPA (1992) ethical standards. Further, upon completion of the entry level program, students are expected to demonstrate mastery and/or satisfactory attainment of the following: Understand the philosophy, history, values and professional organizations of the counseling and student affairs professions; Learn and practice counseling, interpersonal, and group process skills; Understand the theories and models which guide practice in the counseling and student affairs professions; Understand the values, ethics, and legal issues which guide practice in the counseling and student affairs professions; Understand the organizational, management, systems, consultation, planning, and leadership models     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees An undergraduate GPA of 2.5 from an accredited undergraduate college or university and a minimum combined verbal and quantitative GRE of 800 are expected. Occasionally students lacking in GPA or GRE will be admitted on a conditional basis.  Pre-Requisite Courses Admission to the SPS program requires the following additional documentation: a current resume; an autobiographical statement of purpose in pursuing graduate work in the intended degree area; and a personal interview with two faculty members. It is the applicant's responsibility to be sure that the materials are complete and that they show a comprehensive and realistic picture of achievements and potential for advanced study in the field.  International Student Requirements Admission for International Students To be admitted for graduate study, international students must present to Northwestern State University an evaluation of their educational credentials by a United States professional evaluating service that has been approved by the university. International students must also meet all requirements for admission to the Graduate School. In addition, other documents required are: official TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) scores (minimum score of 500 paper and 173 computer), an official Financial Statement Certification verifying bank funds available in U.S. dollars, an Educational Experience by Years list, a Health Form, and Immunization Record. All admission records must be on file at least 30 days prior to the date of registration. International students are only admitted on a conditional basis for the first 12 hours (see conditional admission).  Requirements Qualifying Exam: GRE Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement official TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) scores (minimum score of 500 paper and 173 computer)  Other Requirements 1. Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a minimum grade point average of 2.0; 2. Application on file prior to registration; 3. Official transcripts on file prior to registration; 4. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores with a minimum of 750 on verbal plus quantitative sections; 5. Two letters of recommendation. All graduate students must furnish official transcripts from each college or university attended. All students applying for entry or re-entry to graduate study at Northwestern must be eligible to return to their former institutions to be considered for admission to Northwestern. No credit will be granted to a student by Northwestern for work done while suspended or dismissed from any institution. Northwestern does not award graduate credits for portfolio-based experiential learning.    Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 290  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 893  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $543  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $8318  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable