College of Education & Human Services

College Student Personnel Graduate Program

Graduate Assistantships and Practicum Experiences

Graduate Assistantships

The CSP program connects you with assistantship opportunities in a wide range of student affairs and academic affairs offices throughout campus. You'll apply the concepts you learn in class—student development, administration, and program implementation—to your assistantship site, bringing our theory to practice model to life. 

Examples of graduate assistantship positions include:

  • Academic Advisor in First Year Advising Center
  • Assistant Complex Director in University Housing and Dining Services
  • Fraternity and Sorority Life Advisor in Office of Student Engagement

Practicum Experience

The practicum offers an opportunity to gain experience in a different area of student or academic affairs during the fall semester of your second year. Throughout this experience, you will work approximately 5 hours per week in an area distinct from your assistantship, either on-campus or at a nearby institution, while enrolled in the seminar course CSP 561: Practicum in Student Affairs.

Examples of practicum experiences include:

  • Advisor for Alternative Spring Break
  • Teaching Assistant for a CSP course
  • Assistant for Campus Recreation

Begin exploring our affiliated assistantship sites to discover how they can enhance your journey in the CSP Graduate Program at Western Illinois University. Dive into detailed job descriptions, learn more about the unique opportunities of each site, and hear firsthand stories from our graduate students about their experiences.

Finding the right assistantship can provide valuable hands-on learning and professional growth, enriching your overall experience in the CSP program where we cultivate student potential and connect scholars and practitioners. CSP is more than just the acronym for our program.

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CSP Contact Information:

Office: 81 Horrabin Hall

Phone: 309-298-2848

Email: csp@wiu.edu

Please email the program for questions about admission or check out our FAQ page.

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