Department of Leadership and Counseling

Counseling and Student Affairs Practice

If you think you would like working in a college environment, and if you have a strong desire to help college students grow and develop, then the field of student affairs and higher education may be perfect for you. Eastern Michigan’s graduate program, along with a comprehensive and individualized graduate assistantship program offered through the Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Services provides you with outstanding preparation and experience for this exciting profession.

Graduates of Eastern Michigan University are well-prepared for a variety of careers in higher education, as well as doctoral studies in areas such as higher education administration, counselor education, and counseling psychology. The Department of Leadership and Counseling is offered through EMU’s renowned College of Education, the largest producer of educators in the nation.

Two Program Tracks

A Typical Day for an EMU graduate student with an assistantship

Timeline for 2002 Graduate Assistantships CSP Interview Days

Housing

Student Organizations

Mentor Program

Professional Development Opportunities

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