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HESI771

The College Student and Student Personnel Services in a Global Context

The course centers on the acquisition of local knowledge to decolonize conventional narratives of higher education practices. 

Terms Offered

Spring 2021

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Course Details

The course centers on the acquisition of local knowledge to decolonize conventional narratives of higher education practices. Students gain an understanding of Ghanaian and American approaches within the praxis of student affairs to student development theory, student support services, and the role of student affairs practice in student learning. Additionally, the course offers a cross-cultural, project-based platform for students to apply student development theories in the context of diverse campus environments. Specifically, the areas of psychosocial and cognitive structural development will be emphasized through multiple perspectives including moral development, intellectual development and social identity development. Moreover, the course offers a demographic study of the characteristics of college students in Ghana and the U.S. as well as a study of their aspirations, values, and purposes. Finally, the course explores best practices and emerging trends in global student affairs practice.

Number of credits: 3

How You Will Learn and Work

This is a Global Classrooms Signature Course. This course will include a blend of synchronous and asynchronous learning.

Cultural Connection

Ghana

General Education Credits

None

School/College

College of Education

Prerequisites & Restrictions

None

Faculty Highlight

Candace Maddox Moore

Tuition & Scholarship

Course costs should be calculated based on the university’s standard tuition and fees for undergraduate students and graduate students.

Students enrolled in winter and summer Global Classrooms courses may be eligible for the International Education Scholarship.

Cancellation and Refunds

Global Classrooms courses follow UMD's Schedule Adjustment policies. 

Questions & Contact Info

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