The College Student and Developmental Theories

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Instructional Method: Three hours lecture. Prerequisites: COED 660 or concurrently. This course is comprised of two components. One examines the developmental needs of today’s college students. This in-depth examination covers characteristics, demographics, culture, challenges and needs of the college students in today’s institutions of higher education. The second component is studying the process of human growth and development during the college years. Students’ intellectual, moral, ethical, ego, psychosocial, identity and career development is examined. Linking theory to the challenges facing college students is the foundation of this course.