General Information

As a course of instruction in the Reich College of Education's Department of Human Development and Psychological Counseling, Appalachian State University's Master of Arts in College Student Development offers emphases in Student Affairs Practice and Outdoor Program Administration. The Master of Arts in College Student Development prepares students to work in a variety of Student Affairs functional areas at colleges and universities. Recent graduates have secured employment in Career Development, First Year Student Programs, Orientation, Residence Life, Service Learning, Student Activities, Leadership Development, Learning Assistance Programs, Academic Advising and many other areas of Student Affairs.

The Master of Arts program is a 48 hour program that combines formal coursework and experiential work.




For additional information, please contact Dr. Cathy Clark, Program Coordinator at clarkcr@appstate.edu or 828-262-2448.