Student Development in Higher Education, MS


Student Handbook 2025-2027Student Handbook 2024-2026
Student Handbook 2023-2025
Graduate Internships/Assistantships

Admissions Contact
Graduate Recruitment & Admissions
(860) 832-2350
graduateadmissions@ccsu.edu

Academic Contact

Jelane Kennedy
Professor
Counselor Education & Family Therapy
Henry Barnard Hall
22507
860.832.2119
jakennedy@ccsu.edu

Academic Department

Counselor Education & Family Therapy

Graduation & Retention Rates

Enrollment and Graduation Rates 2018 - 2024

TermNumber of StudentsGraduating Students
Fall 201857 
Spring 20195326
Fall 201948 
Spring 2020*5031
Fall 2020**46 
Spring 2021**4420
Fall 2021 (M)39 
Spring 2022 (M)3922
Fall 202233 
Spring 20233217
Fall 202337 
Spring 20243613
Fall 202439 

Time Required to Complete the Master’s Degree

Required Graduate Credit Hours:

36 (thesis project optional)

Full-Time Student:

Two (2) years usually without having to take Summer or Winter session classes (9 credits each Fall and Spring).

Part-Time Student:

Maximum of six (6) years; it is possible to complete in two (2) years which includes taking classes, Summer, Fall,  and Spring each year (6 credits each Summer, Fall and Spring).

Program Statistics / Performance Data /Employment Prospects

Employment Settings for Graduates:

Employment opportunities exist in numerous settings on college campuses. These may include but are not limited to Residence Life, Student Activities, Student Union, Career Services, Academic Support, Academic Advising, Financial Aid, TRIO programs, Greek Life, etc.