College Student Development: New Insights & Practical Applications for Student Affairs

Harvard HGSE

There is no one-size-fits-all college experience and the idea of the “traditional college” student is woefully out of date. In this course, we will unpack what it means to navigate the path to and through higher education today. We will also consider how individuals and institutions can foster student success and promote retention using theoretically-grounded practices.During the semester, we will develop a robust toolkit of theories and frameworks from the fields of developmental psychology,…