Theories of College Student Development
Summer 2004, Course 7
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
Course Overview:
Knowledge of the theories and methods of human development and their
applications in college settings can assist student affairs
professionals to accomplish their goal of educating the "whole
student". This three week intensive course will introduce
participants to many of the major theories of development that inform
student affairs practice. Overviews of theories from three different
domains will be provided (psychosocial, cognitive-structural, and
social identity). Participants will explore one theory in depth.
Applications to practice will guide all discussions.
Course Outline:
Each week of the course will be devoted to one of three major domains
of student development theory: psychosocial, cognitive-structural,
and social identity. During each section, participants will be introduced
to the tenets of theories from a particular domain and how they can
be applied in higher education settings. Over the duration of the
course, participants will also be asked to focus on one theory in depth, the
basics of which they will share with the class.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, active participants will:
- At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to:
- Understand three of the major domains of student development
theories.
- Compare and contrast the tenets of various psychosocial theories
(e.g., Erikson, Chickering & Reisser, etc.)
- Compare and contrast the tenets of various cognitive-structural
theories (e.g., Perry, Kohlberg & Gilligan, etc.)
- Compare and contrast the tenets of various social identity theories
(e.g., Cross, Cass, etc.)
- Recognize the impact of cultural background on personal development.
- Gain an in depth understanding of one theory of development
(participant's choice).
- Explore how these theories may help participants to understand
their
own development better.
- Apply student development theory to the situations in which course
participants work.
- Where appropriate, learn about ways to assess the development of
students.
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:
Daniel Salter, Ph.D. is currently on the faculty at Penn Sate
University. Over the past 10 years, he has taught coursework in
Student Development Theory, Human Development Across the Lifespan, and
Testing and Assessment, at both the graduate and undergraduate
levels. Some of his recent research has involved ways to address the
chilly academic climate for college women through the use of Jungian
psychology. Dr. Salter is on the editorial board of the Journal of
College Student Development and has given many conference
presentations related to student learning and development.
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