MLD 664 - Student Development in Higher Education

Prerequisite, acceptance into the Master of Arts in Leadership Development Program. The college environment provides students with numerous opportunities for growth. When students are exposed to new ideas and experiences, they develop as individuals and make the transition into adulthood. Higher education professionals working with college students are vital to these experiences and students’ overall development. This course provides an introduction to theories of college student development. A survey of theories including psychosocial, epistemological, moral, cognitive, and social identity development theories addresses both the domains of development and the factors that influence development. This course also addresses contemporary challenges practitioners face as they relate to student development. Letter grade. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits