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2007-2009

Summer 1: 2007

SAA 701 Student Affairs & Technology (May 21st – July 6^th)This course will examine the impact of technology on student affairs and higher education. The course will have two primary areas of focus: the impact of technology on student affairs practice and the impact of technology on students and their development. Current issues related to technology and higher education will be addressed although the bulk of the content will revolve around technology as both a driving and supportive element within the Student Affairs profession.

SAA 704 Interpersonal Leadership (July 2^nd – Aug. 17^th)Students will explore the key characteristics of leadership and core competencies required to meet the challenges confronting student affairs professional in higher education in the 21^st Century.

Fall 1: 2007

SAA 702 Student Development Theory (Sept. 10^th – Oct. 26^th)An analysis of student development theory within post-secondary education. It includes background information on classical theorists such as Freud and Jung. The course will analyze the theories of Piaget, Erikson, Maslow, Perry, Kohlberg, Chickering, Gilligan, Astin, Schlossberg, Holland, and Super.

SAA 708 Diversity in Higher Education (Oct. 29^th – Dec. 14^th)This purpose of this course is to provide students with a critical understanding of diversity issues in American higher education and student affairs. The course will include an overview of theories and examine institutional mission and leadership, faculty and staff issues, emerging diversity populations, and student affairs.

Spring 1: 2008

SAA 705 History of Higher Education (Jan. 14^th – Feb. 29^th)This course provides an overview of higher education and the student affairs function in the United States. Four major emphases: (1) history, development, and mission of higher education, (2) organization and structure of institutions of higher education, (3) organization and structure of student affairs, and (4) significant issues and concerns in higher education.

SAA 740 Organizational Theory & Behavior (Mar. 3^rd – Apr. 18^th)Students will study group dynamics, behavioral organization, leadership, formal organizational theory, applied qualitative and quantitative research, organizational diagnosis, organizational design, organizational change, decision making and conflict resolution

Summer 2: 2008

SAA 710 Administration of Higher Education (May 12^th – June 27^th)An introduction to the study of administration in higher education, study of governance, legal aspects of administration, personnel evaluation and supervision, budgeting, and management information systems.

SAA 730 Legal Issues in Student Affairs (June 30^th – Aug. 15^th)This course will include an overview of legal issues in student affairs. The application of educational law, legal risks and the responsibilities of student affairs professionals in higher education will be addressed.

Fall 2: 2008

SAA 761 Applied Research (Sept. 7^th – Dec. 12^th)This course will cover the principles of research and evaluation in college student development and administration. Content includes an overview of research methods, statistical analysis, measurement and evaluation, and computer applications in higher education. Prerequisite: course work in SAA.

SAA 780 Applied Project I (Sept. 7^th – Dec. 12^th)This course will involve students in the development of a research, assessment or evaluation project that has practical application for student affairs in a higher education setting. Students will be expected to apply the knowledge gained in the coursework to a specific issue in student affairs.

Spring 2: 2009

SAA 780 Applied Project II (Jan. 12^th – Apr. 17^th)A continuation of the development of a research, assessment or evaluation project that has practical application for student affairs in a higher education setting. Students will be expected to apply the knowledge gained in the coursework to a specific issue in student affairs. Students will complete their projects in this course.

SAA 790 Capstone (Jan. 12^th – Apr. 17^th)A seminar format that provides an avenue for culminating and integrating the graduate program experience through case studies and the exploration and analysis of contemporary concerns in higher education and student development. This course involves participation with fellow classmates at a national conference. To be taken during the student's final semester.

Graduation: Saturday, May 16, 2009

2008-2010

Summer 1: 2008

SAA 701 Student Affairs & Technology (May 12^th – June 27^th)This course will examine the impact of technology on student affairs and higher education. The course will have two primary areas of focus: the impact of technology on student affairs practice and the impact of technology on students and their development. Current issues related to technology and higher education will be addressed although the bulk of the content will revolve around technology as both a driving and supportive element within the Student Affairs profession.

SAA 704 Interpersonal Leadership (June 30^th – Aug. 15^th)Students will explore the key characteristics of leadership and core competencies required to meet the challenges confronting student affairs professional in higher education in the 21^st Century.

Fall 1: 2008

SAA 702 Student Development Theory (Sept. 8^th – Oct. 24^th)An analysis of student development theory within post-secondary education. It includes background information on classical theorists such as Freud and Jung. The course will analyze the theories of Piaget, Erikson, Maslow, Perry, Kohlberg, Chickering, Gilligan, Astin, Schlossberg, Holland, and Super.

SAA 708 Diversity in Higher Education (Oct. 27^th – Dec. 12^th)This purpose of this course is to provide you with a critical understanding of diversity issues in American higher education and student affairs. The course will begin with an overview of theories and then examine institutional mission and leadership, faculty and staff issues, emerging diversity populations, and student affairs.

Spring 1: 2009

SAA 705 History of Higher Education (Jan. 12^th – Feb. 27^th)This course provides an overview of higher education and the student affairs function in the United States. Four major emphases: (1) history, development, and mission of higher education, (2) organization and structure of institutions of higher education, (3) organization and structure of student affairs, and (4) significant issues and concerns in higher education.

SAA 740 Organizational Theory & Behavior (Mar. 2^nd – Apr. 17^th)Students will study group dynamics, behavioral organization, leadership, formal organizational theory, applied qualitative and quantitative research, organizational diagnosis, organizational design, organizational change, decision making and conflict resolution.

Summer 2: 2009

SAA 730 Legal Issues in Student Affairs (May 11^th – June 26^th)This course will include an overview of legal issues in student affairs. The application of educational law, legal risks and the responsibilities of student affairs professionals in higher education will be addressed.

SAA 710 Administration of Higher Education (June 29^th – Aug. 14^th)An introduction to the study of administration in higher education, study of governance, legal aspects of administration, personnel evaluation and supervision, budgeting, and management information systems.

Fall 2: 2009

SAA 761 Applied Research (Sept. 7^th – Dec. 11^th)This course will cover the principles of research and evaluation in college student development and administration. Content includes an overview of research methods, statistical analysis, measurement and evaluation, and computer applications in higher education. Prerequisite: course work in SAA.

SAA 790 Applied Project I (Sept. 7^th – Dec. 11^th)This course will involve students in the development of a research, assessment or evaluation project that has practical application for student affairs in a higher education setting. Students will be expected to apply the knowledge gained in the coursework to a specific issue in student affairs.

Spring 2: 2010

SAA 790 Applied Project II (Jan. 11^th – Apr. 16^th)A continuation of the development of a research, assessment or evaluation project that has practical application for student affairs in a higher education setting. Students will be expected to apply the knowledge gained in the coursework to a specific issue in student affairs. Students will complete their projects in this course.

SAA 780 Capstone (Jan. 11^th – Apr. 16^th)A seminar format that provides an avenue for culminating and integrating the graduate program experience through case studies and the exploration and analysis of contemporary concerns in higher education and student development. This course involves participation with fellow classmates at a national conference. To be taken during the student's final semester.

Graduation: Saturday, May 15, 2010