EDHE 515 - College Student Development

Description:
Theories of student development, and their applications in higher education student affairs programs, services, and activities. Emphasis will be placed on theories of psychosocial, cognitive, moral, environmental, and identity development (minority, traditional age, and non-traditional), as well as theories of learning. Formerly EDAD 515, students may not receive credit for both.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: enrolled in the master of education higher education.

Credits:
(3)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Attain and demonstrate comprehension of student development theory and become conversant in the common theoretical language(s) used in the field.
Explain both the potential applications and limitations of theoretical models, as they attempt to address significant diversity within the undergraduate student population, with regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, etc.
Demonstrate comprehension of theoretical constructs and research claims, as conceptual connections are made between theory, research, and practice application.
Demonstrate professional and graduate level written and oral communication skills.
Observe and evaluate how student developmental theories are applied, or not applied, in actual student services planning, implementation, and assessment.
Create and explain a set of definable “guiding principles” for using student development theories in the context of leadership, ethics, and personal identity development.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
10/17/13

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