COUN 214S - Student Development Theory and Higher Education Development

The purpose of this course is to provide graduate students an introduction to the field of college student and higher education development. Students will have opportunities to learn about a range of college student development theories and apply them in a service-learning context. Service-Learning is an integral part of this course to enhance students’ insights into the processes of college student learning, growth, and development. Focus will be directed toward understanding patterns of growth and change during the college years through readings, service, class discussions, and reflective activities for different student subgroups and the implications of these changes for the practices of student affairs and college counseling.

Units: 3

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