College Counseling and Student Affairs

College counseling and student affairs work has changed dramatically over the past twenty years. The college counseling center began as a free resource to support learners trying to balance academics with other life stressors. It has evolved into the establishment of campus mental health clinics. While this is challenging enough, many counselor education master’s programs with a college counseling and student affairs track continue to present the environment as one of privilegePrivilege, wealth, and safety. This chapter will set the stage by offering a realistic understanding of the college environment. Next, we will delineate steps for program development of a college counseling track based on the 2024 CACREP Standards. Lastly, we will provide useful strategies for integrating social justiceSocial justice and advocacy into curriculum development and outline best practices regarding pedagogical implementation.