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EDHE 673 - Student Development Theory

  • 3 credits
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In this course, you gain an understanding of college student development theory and its application to practice. You learn to critically analyze and evaluate theories for inclusiveness, relevance, and applicability for diverse populations from your own perspective, as well as from the perspectives of various college student populations.

Specific theories examined include human development theories applicable to college student populations, cognitive, moral, psycho-social, and ethical theories. The course also looks into adult development, racial and sexual orientation identity development, and spiritual development models. At the end of the course, you will be able to apply the theories and process models in your student affairs practice.

Prerequisite

Enrollment in SAHE program.; Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate (GR) OR Professional (PR)

Important Information

Students of the M.S.in Student Affairs in Higher Education, the Student Affairs Administration Certificate, and the Campus Crises Management Certificate must only take the section of the course taught by Jody Donovan and Susheela Mallipudi. This section is available in the spring semester.

Textbooks and Materials

Please check the CSU Bookstore for textbook information. Textbook listings are available at the CSU Bookstore about 3 weeks prior to the start of the term.

Instructors

Jody Donovan

9704915312 | Jody.Donovan@colostate.edu

Dr. Jody Donovan is the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs at Colorado State University. Originally from Nebraska, she calls Colorado "home." Dr. Donovan earned a Ph.D. in Higher Education Student Affairs Leadership from the University of Northern Colorado. Other degrees include a Master's in Counseling and College Student Development from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and a Bachelor's in Psychology from Nebraska Wesleyan University. Her research interests center on parents and families of college students, student development theory, first generation college students, socio-economic class issues, and multi-racial/multi-ethnic students.

Susheela Mallipudi

Susheela.Mallipudi@colostate.edu

Susheela Mallipudi has worked with undergraduate and graduate students in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Colorado State University Online. Susheela earned a M.S. in Student Affairs in Higher Education from Colorado State University. Other degrees include a Master’s in Aerospace Engineering and Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering from Case Western Reserve University. Her interests include engineering retention, pre- college outreach, and working with international students. In her free time she enjoys traveling, getting outside, and learning Chinese.