University of South Florida College of Education College Student Affairs 4202 East Fowler Avenue, ADM 151 Tampa, FL 33620 US   Phone: 1-813-974-9095 Fax: 1-813-974-7436   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.Ed. - College Student Affairs On Campus   The College Student Affairs (CSA) program at the University of South Florida leads to an M.Ed. The strength and uniqueness of this program is its emphasis on providing students a sound theoretical foundation combined with integrated and challenging field experience. The instructional method of relating practice-to-theory is accomplished by involving students in rigorous classroom activity along with internships in specialized areas of student affairs work. Graduates will be prepared for entry level and mid-management positions in student affairs areas such as: residence life, career services, orientation, student activities, admissions, and financial aid. The CSA program at the University of South Florida emphasizes three major components: Foundation Studies, Professional Studies, and Supervised Practice, as recommended by the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education. The Curriculum includes theories of human growth and development, environmental influences, and social science based interventions as applied to student affairs practice. The following knowledge base is included in the program: Human Development Theory and Practice Student Affairs/Higher Education Functions Research and Evaluation Organizational Behavior and Development The Helping Relationship and Career Development The American College Student and College Environment Supervised Practicum and Internship Application Deadline are as follows: Fall: June 1; Spring: October 15; and Summer: March 2.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 3529  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 4170  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $900  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $19727  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