Why Choose JMU CSPA?
Student Testimonials
I chose JMU because I wanted to learn from experienced professionals who live what they teach on a day-to-day basis. From these professionals, I gained a strong understanding of student development, counseling theory and methodology, and administration. And from my graduate assistantship and practica, I learned how to put that information into practice for the benefit of the university communities I serve.
Katie Kinniburgh
Class of 2017
I chose JMU’s CSPA program because of the emphasis put on experiential learning opportunities, counseling strategies, and the insight provided by current Student Affairs practitioners. After being in the program, I have come to recognize the importance of having those experiential learning opportunitites, through assistantships and practica, as an invaluable way to practice what is being taught in the classes. Additionally, I found a passion for counseling strategies and find that I utilize them every day in my conversations with others. Overall, CSPA prepared me well to be successful in my first professional position.
Robert Smith
Class of 2019
Department of Graduate Psychology
- Johnston Hall
- MSC 7401
- 70 Alumnae Drive
- Harrisonburg, VA 22807
- Email: cspa@jmu.edu
- Phone: (540) 568-6439
- Fax: (540) 568-4747
- Last Updated: June 17, 2021
