EAD 621 Introduction to Student Affairs.

An introductory course designed for the student pursuing a career in Student Affairs.  This course explores the origin, history, philosophy, theory, and practice related to the Student Affairs profession.

 

EAD 623 Student Development Theory.

Introduces the student to student development theories.  A basic understanding allows the student to note application of these theories to practice.  This will result in Student Affairs professional who can design approaches that work most effectively with students.

 

EAD 626 Higher Education in the United States.

The historical development of American higher education will be presented.  Political, social, economic, and intellectual issues will be examined from its inception to the present day for contemporary application.  A focus will be on the matrix of trend, topics, and eras.  An emphasis is placed on higher education in the post World War II era creating a solid background of higher education in the last 50 years. 

 

EAD 629 Research in Student Affairs.

Students will acquire and use research methods skills.  These skills will be put to use in preparing a research proposal, reviewing empirically-based journal articles, formulating hypotheses, designing observational studies, and analyzing and interpreting data.

 

EAD 632 Leadership and Administration in Higher Education.

Students will be provided with the opportunity to develop a firm working concept of leadership theories and principles.  Upon completion of the course, students should be able to identify and discuss the role of leadership in student affairs, and be able to apply those leadership principles to activities in their job.

 

EAD 635 Governance and Finance in Higher Education. 

Exposure of the student to theoretical and applied concepts of governance and finance structures in higher education.  Emphasis will be on organizational structures, financial operations, terminology, successful administrative/management practices, and models prevalent in higher educational settings.

 

EAD 638 Legal and Ethical Issues in Student Affairs.

Introduction to the basic and current legal and ethical concepts that face American colleges and universities today.  Topics to be discussed include the basis from which higher education law is formed; current case, state, and regulatory laws; personnel issues; and risk management and liability issues for higher education.

 

EAD 647 Practicum in Student Affairs.

Students will earn academic credit for completion of three practica working in Student Affairs departments.  Knowledge accumulated in coursework will be applied to the work setting.  Experiences are cooperatively planned and guided by university personnel.

 

EAD 649 Current Issues in Higher Education.

Students are introduced to current topics facing Student Affairs on campus, and those facing higher education now and in the future.  Topics will vary each semester depending on the campus environment, and issues happening in the world or in the United States.