Upon graduation, competence is expected in such areas as leadership, curriculum development, program planning, project management, training and development, lifelong learning and adult teaching. In Washington State, there is no certification for teaching adults. The Adult Education program is also offered at the Everett and South Seattle sites. The Student Personnel Administration program prepares professionals for work in student affairs in higher education. The program emphasizes the development of competence in the areas of student development theory and practice, leadership and management, organization development, and approaches to managing current and persistent problems facing student affairs and higher education.
Students customarily obtain positions in public or private universities or community colleges.
For additional information, refer to Adult and Higher Education in the Graduate School section of this catalog. Supervised practicum for students to work in university student services programs. Repeatable with various experiences to a maximum of 6 credits. Graduate Courses Admission to Graduate School or special permission required. See the Graduate School Section of this catalog.