Student Development Administration

Jeremy Stringer, PhD, Program Director
Michael Silver, PhD, Department Chair

Objectives

This program prepares students for careers in college student development, such as administrators of student programs, college student services planners and student advisors. Themes offered across the program include understanding student clientele, fostering diversity, incorporating ethics and values, and adapting to cultures of specific educational environments.

Internship

All students are required to have a minimum of three, one-credit internships in the field, either at Seattle University or at any of several cooperating institutions in the area.

Admission Requirements

Applicants considered for admission for summer or fall entry only. Those seeking a graduate assistantship should submit a graduate assistantship cover letter with other application materials. The deadline is January 15 for the following fall quarter. See the program’s web site for detailed information. Admission is selective. Candidates evaluated on individual merits as well as a comparative basis with pool of candidates.
Official transcripts reflecting four-year equivalent bachelor’s degree in any field from a regionally accredited college or university
Minimum GPA of 3.00 calculated from transcripts of all post-secondary educational institutions attended in the last 90 quarter/60 semester credits of the bachelor’s degree, including transfer credit earned during this time, and any post-baccalaureate course work. Applicants without the minimum GPA or those without letter-graded transcripts must submit official GRE scores by the deadline. Scores must be from tests taken within the last five years to be considered official.
Two recommendations using the College of Education forms
Professional autobiography showing evolution of career interests
Current résumé
College of Education Self-Evaluation form

Comprehensive Examination or Portfolio

Students may choose one of two options for their culminating experience in the program, either a portfolio that documents their mastery of the program’s learning outcomes or a comprehensive examination. Students who choose the comprehensive examination must satisfactorily complete a four-hour written comprehensive examination at the conclusion of their program. The examinations are offered on a regular schedule, in accordance with established College of Education policy.