Program Overview

The focus of the College Student Development and Counseling program is on preparing students to work in emerging areas of student affairs. The program prepares students for careers through an emphasis on multiculturalism, the management of rapid change, and participation in a year-long, 300-hour practicum experience. While most higher education curriculums place more of a focus on either administration or counseling, Northeastern's program deliberately connects both of these aspects in a unique way. Students learn to create, implement, and evaluate student development services and programs in higher education. They develop theoretical knowledge and applied skills in individual counseling and group dynamics. Graduates of this program are prepared in human relations skills, experiential and adult education, and a systems approach to the management of higher education.