HIED 550 Student Development in Higher Education

This course provides a foundational overview of theory and practice associated with Student Affairs administrative leadership. Theoretical frameworks (e.g. psychosocial, cognitive-structural, social identity) will be discussed in terms of their foundational constructs for influencing college student learning and growth as well as for understanding their applicability in various functional areas of higher education. An emphasis will be placed on using theory to guide and improve educational practice.