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Master of College Student Personnel Administration

University of Central Arkansas

Conway, United States
2.25 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

Preparation for student affairs and higher education careers.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Demonstrate subject knowledge in College Student Personnel Administration. Use appropriate research and analytical methods
Evaluate evidence and communicate reasoned conclusions.

Career outcomes

Careers in higher education and student affairs

Curriculum

Thirty-three common hours integrate theory with practice
Including a practicum and a 3-credit internship
With six elective hours such as a student affairs thesis or academic and career advising in higher education. Admission includes an interview at the CSPA interviewing conference.

Entry requirements

Academic

Bachelor degree
Graduate School admission
10-30 Page creative writing portfolio
Minimum GPA 2.70 and English proficiency as for graduate admission (portfolio requirement from the MFA programme page).

Minimum GPA

2.7

Accepted academic background

Completed bachelor degree (or equivalent), Official transcripts from all universities with a NACES credential evaluation (course-by-course, GPA), Passport, Bank statement for 2 semesters, Department-specific materials, Minimum GPA 2.70 (some programmes higher).

Other requirements

Interview required

Documents you’ll need

Bachelor Degree Transcript
Bachelor Degree Certificate
English Proficiency Results if required.

How to apply

Check the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the university application and provide the academic documents and language evidence requested for admission. Pay an application fee if applicable. Review the admission decision
Accept the offer and arrange visa documents where necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$14,500 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	$26,100 USD

Program details

Campus	Conway Campus
Faculty or school	College of Education
Department	Leadership Studies
Teaching language	English
Credit value	68
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1
Scholarship note	Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
1 Nov 2026
Closed
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jul 2027
229 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2.25 years.