Course Details
Course Code: SAHE515 Course ID: 5062 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Graduate
The U.S. College Student is a study of the characteristics, needs, and goals of college students as they vary across the nation according to student demographics and institution types. The course will involve a consideration of campus environments, curriculum, sociocultural factors, and financial and political issues, and other influences on the student experience. Implications for Student Affairs practice, educational attainment, and student development will be discussed. (Prerequisites: SAHE510)
- SAHE510 - Introduction to Student Affairs
Prerequisites
Course Schedule
| Registration Dates | Course Dates | Start Month | Session | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/24/2023 - 09/29/2023 | 10/02/2023 - 11/26/2023 | October | Fall 2023 Session B | 8 Week session |
| 06/26/2023 - 12/01/2023 | 12/04/2023 - 01/28/2024 | December | Fall 2023 Session D | 8 Week session |
| 08/28/2023 - 02/02/2024 | 02/05/2024 - 03/31/2024 | February | Winter 2024 Session I | 8 Week session |
Current Syllabi
After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:
1. Assess the diversity of students within higher education in the United States
2. Evaluate the intersections between demographic variables, institutional type, and student success
3. Apply research and theories about the multiple processes that occur while students are in college
4. Recommend how to work with college students to increase their success
5. Diagram course content to one’s own experiences as college students
| Name | Grade % |
|---|---|
| Discussions | 20.00% |
| W1: Today's College Student | 2.50% |
| W2: Campus Culture | 2.50% |
| W3: Gen Z Goes to College with Everyone Else | 2.50% |
| W4: The Different Kinds of Students Today | 2.50% |
| W5: First Generation College Students | 2.50% |
| W6: Campus Organizations and Student Life | 2.50% |
| W7: Underrepresented Students | 2.50% |
| W8: The Student Affairs Profession | 2.50% |
| Final Assignments | 50.00% |
| Promoting Student Learning and Development Project | 25.00% |
| Analyzing the College Experience Final Paper | 25.00% |
| Formative Assessments | 30.00% |
| College Choice and Campus Culture Reflection Paper | 15.00% |
| Personal Reflection Letter | 15.00% |