The historical and philosophical development of the Student Affairs profession will be discussed. Major topics will include an analysis of the departments that typically constitute the Division of Student Affairs as well as an indepth look at how these departments function in an integrated fashion. Sample course syllabus.

CNS 572: The American College Student

Characteristics and attitudes of contemporary "traditional" and "non-traditional" college students will be examined. Major topics will include the impact of college environments on students, needs analysis and outcomes assessment, current issues and concerns, and implications for Student Affairs professionals. Sample course syllabus.

CNS 573: Leadership in Student Affairs

The essentials of effective leadership in Student Affairs will be examined. Major topics will include organizational and leadership theory, planning and decision-making strategies, conflict resolution, managing change, and the use of groups and group dynamics within a Student Affairs context. Sample course syllabus.

CNS 574: Student Development in Higher Education

This course will examine the developmental processes that impact college students. Major topics will include a discussion of various theoretical models, sociocultural foundations, developmental program designs, and assessment techniques and implications. Sample course syllabus.

CNS 575: Administration of Student Affairs

The essentials of sound administrative management in Student Affairs will be discussed. Major topics will include policy development, legal considerations, personnel selection, supervision, training and evaluation, collective bargaining, budgeting and financial concerns, governmental policy implications, and information management systems. Sample course syllabus.

CNS 576: Technology in Student Affairs

The uses of available technology for forecasting, budgeting, program planning, communication, policy analysis and resource allocation in Student Affairs will be explored. Automated information systems will be discussed extensively in terms of Student Affairs applications. Sample course syllabus.

CNS 578: Special Topics in Student Affairs

This course is devoted to Student Affairs topics such as Legal Aspects, the Community/Junior College, etc. It may be repeated once (with a different topic).

CNS 579: Seminar in Student Affairs

This research-oriented, discussion course is designed to focus on current issues and practices in Student Affairs.

CNS 590: Practicum in Student Affairs

The experienced-based course consists of the completion of 100 supervised hours in an approved Student Affairs department/area. Prerequisites: CNS 550 and CNS 571. Sample course requirements.

CNS 595: Internship in Student Affairs

The experienced-based course consists of the completion of 600 supervised hours in an approved Student Affairs department/area. Prerequisites: CNS 590. Sample course requirements.

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