Theories of College Student Development
Spring 2004, Course 2
Instructor: Dr. Mark Kretovics
Course Overview:
This three week course will serve as an introduction (or refresher) to
some of the foundational theories that guide our understanding of a
college student's psychosocial and cognitive development. As colleges
and universities reframe their missions to become more "learning
centered" organizations and accountability issues rise to the forefront,
it becomes necessary as student affairs professionals to reinforce our
commitment to students and their development as "whole persons."
Through readings and threaded discussions participants will gain an
understanding of how these theories have impacted the student affairs
profession and more importantly how these theories can be put into
practice in our everyday lives as we strive to facilitate the growth and
development of college students.
Theorists to be discussed may include:
Psychosocial Theorists
Chickering & Reisser -- Identity Development
D'Augelli, -- Model of Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Development
Erikson, E. -- Identity Development
Hall, G. S. -- Adult Development
Marcia, J. -- Model of ego identity and status
Sanford N. -- Student development
Schlossberg, N. -- Transition Theory
Cognitive Theorists
Perry, W. -- Intellectual and Ethical Development
Kegan, R. Helix of evolutionary truces
Kohlberg,L -- Moral development
Gilligan, C. -- Moral development
Blenky, Clinchy, Goldberger, & Traule -- Women's ways of knowing
King and Kitchner, Reflective judgment model
Blenky, Clinchy, Goldberger, & Traule -- Women's ways of knowing
King and Kitchner, Reflective judgment model
Rest, J. -- Moral development
Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to
demonstrate proficiency of the following:
- An understanding of the major student theories guiding student affairs administration
- An understanding of the influence student development theory has had on higher education administration
- An understanding of the role of theory in facilitating the development of college students
- An understanding of how to critique and evaluate theory and its use
Participant Expectations:
Participants should expect to devote about 5 hours during each of the
three weeks of the course in order to make a solid contribution to the
class. Assignments will include selected readings and discussions. This
is a discussion based course that is dependent upon each student being
prepared to be open and honest with regard to their views of the
material. Active participation in the discussion board will
significantly enhance the learning experience and help bring the course
material to life.
Individuals registering for CEUs will receive 1.0 CEU upon successful
completion of the course.
Instructor Bio:
Dr. Mark Kretovics is an Assistant Professor of Higher Education
Administration and Student Personnel at Kent State University He has
over twenty years of administrative experience within Student Affairs
and Higher Education having worked at large comprehensive universities
and small liberal arts colleges. He has served as a Residence Director,
International Student Advisor, Career Counselor and Dean of Students.
His academic credentials include a Ph. D. in Education and Human
Resource Studies from Colorado State University in addition to an MBA,
and an MS in Counseling and Student Development. Dr. Kretovics has
experience teaching masters and doctoral students at several
institutions and has made numerous presentations at national
conferences.
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