SDC - Student Development Counseling

An examination of the history of higher education as it developed in the United States from its origins through the present day. The course will examine the role of religious thought and practice, the growth of public higher education and the impact of evolving cultural and ethnic demographics on the development of American higher education.

An investigation of career development theory including career decision making; gender, family and social/cultural issues; techniques required of Student Development practitioners to identify and meet career development needs in the student body that facilitate lifelong career development and support systems needed to insure a robust career development operation in a higher education setting.

This course is intended to provide the emerging student development professional with a concrete sense of the scope of professional practice. The nature of the profession will be examined along with the variety of roles and responsibilities of the student development professional. Topics included will be the assimilation of ethical, legal, and Biblical guidelines for professional conduct and ongoing professional and personal development.

This course is an introduction to administration in American institutions of higher education. The role of student development within the context of the institution's organization, culture and the greater higher education community will be examined as well as institutional funding and finance.

An introduction and assessment of the various developmental theories established in relation to the college student. These theories include intellectual, moral, psycho-social, and spiritual forms of understanding while also considering various forms of human identity.

An investigation of career development theory including career decision making; gender, family and social/cultural issues; techniques required of Student Development practitioners to identify and meet career development needs in the student body that facilitate lifelong career development and support systems needed to insure a robust career development operation in a higher education setting.

This course is intended to provide the emerging student development professional with a concrete sense of the scope of professional practice. The nature of the profession will be examined along with the variety of roles and responsibilities of the student development professional. Topics included will be the assimilation of ethical, legal, and Biblical guidelines for professional conduct and ongoing professional and personal development.

This course focuses on administrative and organizational leadership of colleges and universities. Attention will be given to institutional leadership roles, responsibilities, strategic planning, team development, and vision casting. Prerequisites: SDC-508.

The internship provides the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills in programmatic or administrative areas in student development. This 300 hour internship includes a minimum of 75 hours of direct counseling service to college students. Prerequisites: SDC-508, SDC-510, CNS-503, and CNS-506.

See SDC-551. Pre-requisite: SDC-551.

The internship provides the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills in programmatic or administrative areas in student development. This 150 hour internship includes a minimum of 75 hours of direct counseling service to college students. Prerequisites: SDC-518 (or CNS-508), SDC-510 and CNS-503.

See SDC-561. Pre-requisite: SDC-561.