College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Graduate Catalog

189 Dissertation I-IV, each term, until the completion of their final dissertation defense. CJI 9005 Continuing Services Students may be required to enroll in this course after the completion of Dissertation I-IV, each term, until the completion of their final dissertation defense. CSPA – College Student Personnel Administration CSPA 5001 - The 21st Century College Student An examination is made of students in higher education to prepare professionals for the various groups they will serve. Focus is given to the ever-changing student clientele, its subgroups and cultures. Along with student development theories, student characteristics, attitudes, values and broad issues regarding their participation in the educational experience will be explored. CSPA 5002 - Current Issues and Trends in Higher Education Staying abreast of current issues and trends in higher education is critical to becoming a competent student affairs educator. This course is designed to expose students to a variety of current issues and trends in higher education that have a dramatic impact on the student affairs profession and on our work as student affairs educators. Strategies to address major issues will be discussed. CSPA 5003 - The College Student and the Law Increasingly the courts play a pivotal role in the lives of student affairs practitioners. From student judicial cases to Supreme Court decisions on activity fees, a broad- based understanding of the law related to higher education is essential. This course will examine the impact of the legal system on both public and private colleges and universities as well as explore model student codes of conduct. Offered summer. CSPA 5004 - Administration in College Student Affairs Work This course will examine attributes, skills and institutional conditions within student personnel work that impact effective administration. Some of the major areas to be explored include personnel practices, supervision, budget, finance, program development, short/long range planning, and internal and external governing bodies. An interactive course design will allow for "hands-on" practical applications and the development of well- grounded practitioners. Offered fall. CSPA 5005 - College Student Affairs and the Greater University Comprehensive professional training involves a working knowledge of the total educational environment. Frequently, practitioners miss opportunities for collaboration due to a lack of understanding of the mission of other university functions. Included within this course are the roles of faculty, athletics, development, business, and physical plant among others. Students will gain greater insight into the inner workings of institutions. Offered winter. CSPA 5006 - Student and Adult Development in College This course will focus on developing an understanding of students' intellectual, cognitive, social, moral, and identity development during the college years. Issues related to adult student development in the college setting will also be explored. Student development theories, research and current practices related to student development will be presented. Offered winter. CSPA 5040 - Human Factors This course presents communication theories relevant to conflict resolution as well as theories about understanding, analyzing, and managing conflict. The course focuses on the human and emotional aspects of conflict, and includes the influence of gender and culture. This course is pragmatic as well as theoretical, and presents communication and conflict resolution models in a practice-based approach. Offered all terms. CSPA 5100 - Mediation Theory and Practice This course examines theories, methods, and techniques of mediation. Students will have the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge of mediation skills. Prerequisite: CSPA 5040. Offered fall and winter. CSPA 5200 - Research Design and Program Evaluation This course focuses on the development of applied research skills appropriate for dispute resolution practitioners, including basic research tools, assessment, social science research, current research in the field, and an introduction to program evaluation through analysis ofpublished work. Offered winter and summer. CSPA 5509 – Directed Readings in Diversity This course examines specific aspects of diversity. It is designed so it may be taken as an independent study or with a small group of students so topics of individual research interest in this area may be pursued. Under the instructor’s guidance, the directed readings, the final project, and any other assignments will be set forth. The course will provide an opportunity for the enhancement of subject matter knowledge and expertise. CSPA 5522 – Directed Readings in Multiculturalism This course examines specific aspects of multiculturalism. It is designed so it may be taken as an independent study or with a small group of students so topics of individual research interest in this area may be pursued. Under the instructor’s guidance, the directed readings, the final project, and any other assignments will be