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The College Student


Course Description

Introduction to the theoretical foundation of the practice of student affairs and characteristics of diverse student populations in American higher education. Course content will focus on the application of student development and learning theory and the impact of college environments on college students.


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THE COLLEGE STUDENT


Prerequisite

Permission of department


Pre or Corequisite

ECHD 9400


Semester Course Offered

Offered spring


Grading System

A - F (Traditional)


Course Objectives

After completion of the course, graduate students will be able to: 1. Understand the needs and characteristics of students in American higher education today 2. Articulate and appreciate the experience and developmental challenges of a diverse student population 3. Evaluate the impact of environments on student development and learning. 4. Demonstrate an informed and critical perspective on the implication of psychosocial, identity, and cognitive/moral development theories as applied to the college student experience, student interactions, programs and policy development. 5. Identify a theoretical foundation which informs professional philosophy and daily work as student affairs professionals.


Topical Outline

Overview of theories of student development including Identity Development Theoretical applications to: - ethnically diverse students, - students with disabilities, - international students - gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered students - non-traditionally aged students - Marginality, mattering, oppression and validation - Learning Theory and its application to the college student experience


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