College Student Development

3 units

This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of current theories, concepts, and research on the development of college students (predominately traditionally aged students 18-25). Specifically, attention to college student development in context will be examined via theoretical, popular, and research-based readings, and other media. The course also affords students the opportunity to apply college student development theory to real life situations, and understand the role of student development theory in higher education practice. The class will include lectures, discussion, in-class exercises, and some audiovisual material.