{"id":490,"date":"2017-05-18T13:41:13","date_gmt":"2017-05-18T20:41:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ecampus.oregonstate.edu\/news\/?p=490"},"modified":"2024-04-02T15:16:46","modified_gmt":"2024-04-02T22:16:46","slug":"college-student-services-administration-masters-degree","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecampus.oregonstate.edu\/news\/college-student-services-administration-masters-degree\/","title":{"rendered":"OSU\u2019s new online college student services administration master\u2019s degree rooted in social justice"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\u201cThe CSSA program prepared me to serve diverse students in the field of higher education. Through research and practical application, I am better equipped to facilitate transformational learning experiences for students in our global society,\u201d said Ali Duerfeldt, OSU on-campus CSSA alumna, pictured above.<\/p><\/div>\n

May 18, 2017<\/em><\/p>\n

Oregon State University is offering a new online master of education degree in college student services administration<\/a> with a focus on social justice.<\/p>\n

The 54-credit program is offered through the OSU College of Liberal Arts and delivered online by Oregon State Ecampus, the university\u2019s nationally ranked online education division.<\/p>\n

At a time when issues of social justice and equity are on the rise nationally, higher education professionals need to be equipped with the knowledge and tools to successfully navigate sensitive issues on the front lines, experts say, and this novel new program addresses those needs.<\/p>\n

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MEDIA CONTACT<\/h4>\n

Heather Doherty<\/a>
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SOURCE<\/h4>\n

Larry Roper<\/a>
\n541-737-2759<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Courses set a framework for master\u2019s students to deliver equitable and accessible student services programs, promote learning and facilitate community development. Program graduates will be prepared to lead the response to emerging campus issues, such as concerns about micro-aggression in the classroom or freedom of speech on campus.<\/p>\n

The program is ideal for anyone with an undergraduate degree who is starting, advancing or transferring to a career in student services and wants to create a positive and enriching collegiate student experience, officials say.<\/p>\n

\u201cPart of the core responsibility of people in student services is to deal with the life condition of the student that comes to them,\u201d said Larry Roper<\/a>, an OSU professor and program coordinator in the College of Liberal Arts. \u201cAnd for us, a justice frame means that we respond to that student in a culturally respectful way that honors who they are and is not limited by our ability to understand.\u201d<\/p>\n

The college student services administration Ecampus online program features the same curriculum as OSU\u2019s successful on-campus CSSA program, which has been a national leader for 50 years. All classes are taught online by OSU faculty who are experienced student services professionals and are passionate about creating equitable and successful environments.<\/p>\n

Using a student-centered approach, classes focus on students\u2019 wide-ranging experiences and backgrounds to guide the learning process. Real-world scenarios are used to connect the theory to the practice.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re acknowledging that our students are bringing life experiences with them that can add greatly to the success of the course,\u201d Roper said. \u201cIt allows students to apply the academic experiences to practical experiences, which is what provides them the most powerful tool for career entry and advancement.\u201d<\/p>\n

Graduates will be prepared to work in a variety of postsecondary education settings, including student affairs, student support services, student government and activities, residence life programs, career services and general student advising and academic support.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe last three graduating CSSA on-campus classes at OSU have had a 100 percent hire rate in related areas,\u201d Roper said. \u201cWe have graduates working all over the world, and our long history of providing educational excellence speaks for itself.\u201d<\/p>\n

Students can apply and be admitted any term<\/a> beginning this fall.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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