There are no course prerequisites for the program.  Please review the Eligibility Requirements website for GPA and application information.

Please see the University Catalog for course descriptions.

Take all of the following (51 - 57 units):

• SDHE 510- Student Development in Higher Education (3) ♦♦♦
• SDHE 511- Equity and Access for the U.S. College Student (3)
• SDHE 512- Law & Ethics in Higher Education (3)
• SDHE 513- Critical Perspectives in Student Development Theory and Practice (3)
• SDHE 514- Leading for Equity and Change in Higher Education
• SDHE 516- Counseling and Adult Development: Theory and Practice (3)
• SDHE 517- Critical Approaches to Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (3)
• SDHE 520- Introduction to Counseling for Diverse Populations in Higher Education (3) ♦♦♦
• SDHE 521- Advanced Counseling for Diverse Populations in Higher Education (3) ♦♦♦
• SDHE 522- Group Dialogue and Counseling in Higher Education (3)
• SDHE 523- Career Counseling in Higher Education (3)
• SDHE 530- Introduction to Research Methods in Student Affairs and Higher Education (3) ♦♦♦
• SDHE 531- Advanced Research Methods in Student Affairs and Higher Education (3)
• SDHE 532- Institutional Effectiveness for Equity and Student Success in Higher Education (3)
• SDHE 640- Professional Development Seminar: Student Development in Higher Education (1) ♦♦♦
• SDHE 641- Intermediate Professional Development Seminar: Student Development in Higher Education (1)
• SDHE 642- Advanced Professional Development Seminar: Student Development in Higher Education (1)
• SDHE 643- Fieldwork: Student Development in Higher Education (3)
• SDHE 644- Advanced Fieldwork: : Student Development in Higher Education (3)

Take one of the following:

• SDHE 698 Thesis (must take 6 units)
• Comprehensive examination

♦♦♦ Denotes this class is required for Advancement to Candidacy

Please note this is a typical course schedule for a student. Once admitted to the program, students are assigned a faculty advisor. A program planner will be provided to each student upon admission. 

Year 1: Fall

• SDHE 510
• SDHE 520
• SDHE 530

Year 1: Spring

• SDHE 511
• SDHE 512
• SDHE 521
• SDHE 640

Year 2: Fall

• SDHE 513
• SDHE 514
• SDHE 522

Year 2: Spring 

• SDHE 516
• SDHE 523
• SDHE 531
• SDHE 641

Year 3: Fall

• SDHE 517
• SDHE 643

Year 3: Spring

• SDHE 532
• SDHE 642
• SDHE 644

NOTE: THE TIMING OF COURSE OFFERINGS MAY CHANGE ON AN ANNUAL BASIS AND WITH LIMITED ADVANCED NOTICE.

Please note this is a typical course schedule for a student. Once admitted to the program, students are assigned a faculty advisor. A program planner will be provided to each student upon admission. 

Year 1: Fall

• COUN 513
• EDP 400
• SDHE 538

Year 1: Spring

• COUN 510
• COUN 515
• SDHE 548
• SDHE 593 

Year 2: Fall

• SDHE 547
• SDHE 549
• COUN 555
• EDP 520

Year 2: Spring 

• SDHE 516
• SDHE 693A
• EDP 596
• COUN 638

Year 3: Fall

• SDHE 643B
• SCAE 560 or 561 or 562

Year 3: Spring

• SDHE 644B
• SDHE 693B
   

NOTE: THE TIMING OF COURSE OFFERINGS MAY CHANGE ON AN ANNUAL BASIS AND WITH LIMITED ADVANCED NOTICE.

Take all of the following (51 - 57 units):

Courses in Counseling (COUN) (15 Units)

• COUN 510 - Law and Ethics for Counselors (3) ♦♦♦
  Prerequisites: None.
• COUN 513 - Introduction to Clinical Interviewing (3) ♦♦♦
  Prerequisites: None.
• COUN 515 - Counseling Theories (3)
  Prerequisites: COUN 513.
• COUN 555 - Cross-Cultural Counseling (3)
  Prerequisites: COUN 510, COUN 513, COUN 515, SDHE 538, or their equivalent upon approval of the instructor.
• COUN 638 - Group Counseling (3)
  Prerequisites: Admission to the MS in Counseling, and/or PPS School Counseling Credential, or School Psychology Program, COUN 510, COUN 513, COUN 515 or equivalent upon approval of instructor.

Courses in Educational Psychology (EDP) (9 Units)

• EDP 400 - Introduction to Educational Research (3) (or equivalent) ♦♦♦
  Prerequisites: None.
• EDP 520 - Quantitative Research Methods in Education (3)
  Prerequisites: EDP 400 or equivalent.
• EDP 596 - Program Evaluation in Education (3)
  Prerequisites: EDP 400 and EDP 520, or equivalent.

Courses in Student Development in Higher Education (SDHE) (24 Units)

• SDHE 516 - Counseling the Adult (3)
  Prerequisites: COUN 515.
• SDHE 538 - Student Development in Higher Education (3) ♦♦♦
  Prerequisites: None.
• SDHE 547 - Student Development Theory in Higher Education: Theory to Practice (3) 
  Prerequisites: SDHE 538.
• SDHE 548 - Students in U. S. Higher Education (3)
  Prerequisites: SDHE 538.
• SDHE 549 - Management of Student Development in Higher Education (3)
  Prerequisites: None.
• SDHE 593 - Seminar in Professional Development in Counseling and Human Services (1) ♦♦♦
  Prerequisites: SDHE 538 and SDHE 548 (must have completed or concurrently enrolled).
• SDHE 643B - Counseling Field Work: Student Development in Higher Education (3)
  Prerequisites: SDHE 516, SDHE 538.
• SDHE 644B - Advanced Counseling Field Work: Student Development in Higher Education (3)
  Prerequisites: SDHE 516, SDHE 538, SDHE 643B.
• SDHE 693A - Intermediate Seminar in Professional Development in Student Development in Higher Education (1)
  Prerequisites: SDHE 593.
• SDHE 693B - Advanced Professional Development Seminar in Student Development in Higher Education (1)
  Prerequisites: SDHE 593, SDHE 693A.

Take one of the following: (3 Units)

• SCAE 560
• SCAE 561
• SCAE 562

Take one of the following:

• EDP 698 Thesis (must take 6 units)
• Comprehensive examination

♦♦♦ Denotes this class is required for Advancement to Candidacy