Student Development in Higher Education (SDHE), M.S. Counseling
Since the middle of the 20th century the Student Development in Higher
Education Profession has evolved as a unique aspect of American higher
education. The field attracts those interested post secondary education
career opportunities, both in and outside of the classroom. The profession
is focused on student centered learning, drawing upon research and theories
of human development and principles of community. This program seeks to
develop reflective scholar practitioners with an understanding of:
- The multiple needs of college students
- The interaction of the learners with the college environment
- Learning styles
- Diversity and multicultural issues
- Program development
- The use of developmental and counseling theory in assisting students
- The role of the student development educator in collaborative relationships
with faculty and others to support the holistic development of students
- Assessment and evaluation
Graduates of this program enter the profession able to apply theory to practice
and to integrate research using the tenets of counseling, student development,
administration, leadership, and multicultural issues in education. Our graduates
assume positions in two and four year colleges and related institutions.
Typical offices of employment include: leadership, financial aid, career
counseling, student activities, residential life, educational opportunity,
mentoring, academic advising, orientation, and learning communities.
Coming up: Open House Friday, November 20, 2009
Learn more about SDHE and other Counseling programs at our Open House.The event will be held from 4-7 p.m. in the College of Business Adminstration building (CBA), room 140A. Guests may park in Lot 16. Directions to campus, parking lot 16, and the CBA building may be found here: http://daf.csulb.edu/maps/
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