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Student Affairs Major Courses
CNS 571: Introduction to Student Affairs
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 College Student Experience
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 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 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 585 Leadership and Administration in Student Affairs
Applications of student affairs leadership theory, organizational theory, administrative policy development, planning and decision‑making strategies, change management, and staff selection, training, supervision and evaluation will be examined.
CNS 610 Assessment and Accountability in Student Affairs and Higher Education
This course will cover the fundamental concepts of comprehensive assessment in student affairs and higher education with an emphasis on program or service assessment and accountability related to resource issues.
CNS 670: Parameters of Law in Student Affairs and Higher Education
This course will entail a survey of legal issues and cases relevant for student affairs and higher education professionals, and include the responsibilities of administrators and educators to act within the law. The rights of faculty, staff, and students in higher education will also be extensively discussed.
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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