Introduces research design in postsecondary education contexts. Emphasizes developing research questions, selecting appropriate methods, and addressing ethical considerations. Prepares students to design studies that inform student-centered practice and support evidence-based decision-making across educational environments.

Explores legal and ethical frameworks that influence higher education practice. Emphasizes critical thinking, informed decision-making, professional responsibility, and the application of legal principles to real-world scenarios. Prepares practitioners to navigate policy, compliance, and ethics in student affairs and institutional contexts.

Examines the historical evolution of higher education and foundations of student affairs, introducing key theories, competencies, and approaches to practice that inform the profession and support student learning and success.

Analyzes organizational structures and administrative responsibilities in higher education. Emphasizes institutional planning, student-centered operations, and collaboration across units. Prepares higher education and student affairs professionals to navigate complex campus systems and contribute to institutional effectiveness and student success.

Builds interpersonal and professional skills for advising and student support, focusing on communication, feedback, guidance, and referral strategies to support student development and respond effectively to a range of student needs.

Explores student development theories with attention to power, culture, and institutional context. Emphasizes theory-to-practice application and identity analysis to support student learning, development, and engagement.

Examines how college environments influence student engagement, belonging, and success, with focus on underserved student experiences and college student retention. Highlights strategies for creating supportive spaces that strengthen involvement and promote meaningful student development.

Examines financial leadership in higher education, including budgeting, funding models, resource allocation, and revenue generation. Emphasizes the role of fundraising, grant writing, and development in supporting institutional goals. Prepares students to navigate and lead within complex institutional financial systems.

Engages students in critical reflection to explore and refine their professional identity. Emphasizes the integration of theory, values, and experience through dialogue, applied learning, and reflective practice. Supports ongoing growth, purpose, and professional alignment across diverse roles and career stages.

​​​​Investigates current and emerging topics in higher education and student affairs. Designed to adapt to faculty expertise and student interests, this course encourages critical engagement, reflective dialogue, and application of theory to practice.

Combines hands-on experience in a student affairs setting with a faculty-led seminar that connects theory to practice, offering opportunities to build professional skills, reflect on learning, and engage with new areas of campus life and student support.

Examines group dynamics, communication, and leadership through the lens of team interaction and decision-making. Includes hands-on practice in small groups, applying concepts to strengthen collaboration and contribute to the campus community.

Introduces the practice of designing, developing, and evaluating higher education and student affairs programs. Emphasizes identifying student needs, creating and mapping learning outcomes, and applying universal design and evaluation methods to create programming that supports student engagement, learning, and development.

Develops foundational and applied skills in student affairs assessment. Students critically examine assessment tools, plans, and cultures. Emphasizes outcome development, method selection, and data-informed improvements to enhance initiatives and services.