Students design programs of study and study independently in their own communities, attending limited residencies in Arizona. The student development administration program prepares students for careers in college student development, such as administrator of student activities, academic student adviser or director of college admissions. Basic program themes of understanding student population demographics, cultural diversity, ethics and values, and institutional culture and environment raise key issues important in preparing professionals to maximize college students' growth and development. The Master's program is designed to prepare entry level Student generalists in higher education. The Doctoral level prepares professionals for advanced positions.
Faculty hold national and international reputations and programs are customized for each student.
Graduate assistantships are guaranteed for doctoral students and available for master's students. The Master of Arts in Counseling program is a non-thesis program requiring 48 units and dedicated to meeting the individual needs of adult learners and to providing education and skills development which gradtuates utilize in a wide range of career settings.