Required Courses:

CSDA 501 Introduction to College Student Personnel - The historical and philosophical development of the profession will be discussed. Major topics will include an analysis of the departments that typically constitute the Divisions of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management as well as an in-depth look at how these departments function in an integrated fashion.

CSDA 510 History of Higher Education - This course will provide an overview of the history of higher education, specifically focusing on American higher education and the development of student affairs work.

CSDA 511 Governance and Administration in Higher Education - This course will critically analyze and understand colleges and universities as formal organizations. Drawing upon various metaphors, models, and frameworks in the organizational theory, academic governance, and organizational change literatures, we will focus broadly on how different approaches to organizing and governing inform and animate administrative practice and organizational change in colleges and universities.

CSDA 525 Evaluation and Assessment Techniques - This course is an overview of the fundamental principals of tests, assessment, and evaluations as they pertain to student affairs and enrollment management. Statistical measurement concepts, methodological principles in survey research, instrumentation, and broad assessment and evaluation issues will be explored

CSDA 550 Student Development Theory - This course will provide an introduction to student development in three major areas psychosocial and identity development theories, cognitive-structural theories, and typological theories. Application of these theories to work in higher education settings will be emphasized.

CSDA 551 Multicultural Issues - This course will provide an introduction to multiculturalism and provide knowledge and skills to improve a student multicultural competency. It will provide an opportunity for students to explore their own attitudes, perceptions, and behaviors as they relate to multiculturalism. Identity development models will be included. A special emphasis is placed on the higher education setting.

CSDA 613 The Higher Education Student - An examination is made of the culture of undergraduate students in American higher education to prepare professionals for the clients they will serve. Focus is given to the changing student clientele and its subgroups and cultures. Undergraduate characteristics, attitudes and values, and broad issues regarding their participation in the educational experience will be explored.

CSDA 660 Legal and Ethical Accountability in Higher Education - This course is designed to expose students to a variety of current legal and ethical issues in higher education that have a dramatic impact for the profession and on work as educators. Strategies to address major issues are discussed.

CSDA 678 Interventions Capstone - This course provides a culminating experience for individuals in the College Student Development and Administration program. The course focus is to apply the knowledge of other courses and contemporary issues in the program to a semester-long project. The project will address developing an organizational unit (individual project) or student affairs or enrollment management division (group project).

CSDA 598 Practicum - Practicum is one of the most important and unique courses within the College Student Development and Administration program. It is designed to provide a blend of practical experience in a setting similar to that in which the student expects to be employed. Within this context, supervision is provided by the site supervisor (host), and individual/group processing of the experience is provided by the faculty supervisor. The final course grade is determined by the faculty supervisor with significant input from the on-site supervisor.

Elective Courses (limited list):

CSDA 650 Advanced Student Development Theory - This course will further explore psychosocial, cognitive, and typological models and theories. An introduction to environmental theories will be explored. Application to work in Student Affairs and Enrollment Management is emphasized.

PSYC 501 Adolescent Psychology - Designed for those with a professional interest in adolescence. Course content emphasizes cognitive, physical, and psychosocial-affective variables which affect adolescent development.

CSDA 503 Fundamentals of Enrollment Management
This course will provide an in-depth introduction to Enrollment Management including the functions and roles of Admissions, Financial Aid, and the Registrar’s office.

PSYC 505 Social Psychology - A study of the interaction of individuals in group situations, the products of collective activity, and their influence upon the individual. Prerequisite: PSYC 203.

PSYC 510 Psychology of Personality - A study of a variety of theories of personality determinants, structure, and functioning. Prerequisite: PSYC 203.

PSYC 515 Tests & Measurements - A course designed to develop knowledge of psychological instruments available for the appraisal of human behavior and skill in administering and interpreting those tests and measurements. Prerequisite: PSYC 203.

PSYC 564 Lifespan Developmental Psychology - This course consists of an introduction to the scientific study of human development over the lifespan. Prerequisite: PSYC 203.

CSDA 611 Women in Higher Education
This course will explore the role of women in higher education, their historical contributions, legacies, and influence in higher education.  The course will examine Title IX, single gender institutions, “chilly climate,” and leadership in the Student Affairs profession. Issues of sexism and racism and other forms of discrimination are woven throughout the course.

CSDA 612 Gay and Lesbian (Sexual Orientation) Issues in Higher Education
This course will examine issues of sexual orientation at institutions.  Student development and environmental theories will serve as lens for this examination.  The course will review the role sexual orientation and issues of discrimination have played in the experiences of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender students, faculty and staff.