Canisius College

COURSES 2006-2007:

CSP 501 Introduction to College Student Personnel Administration (3 credits) 
A review of the characteristics of organization and administration of student affairs programs and services; emphasis will be given to the special concerns that might normally arise regarding the delivery of student affairs programs and services in the private sector of higher education.

CSP 510 History and Organization of Higher Education in the United States (3 credits)
Historical perspective of college and university system designed to assist candidates in understanding the campus environment and the current organization of American higher education.

CSP 520 Technology in Higher Education (3 credits)
Examines the relationship between technology and higher education from several perspectives including implications for student learning, administration and research. Includes hands-on experience with specific applications including Web Page Design, Blackboard, and SCT Banner.

CSP 530 Methods of Research (3 credits)
The nature of social science inquiry with specific implications toward research methodologies in higher education. Review of both quantitative and qualitative methods of research.

CSP 550 Issues and Problems in Higher Education (3 credits)
An examination of current trends and various topics in higher education, including areas such as enrollment and retention issues, campus climate, Greek life, financing higher education and the role of athletics.

CSP 570 Foundations of Counseling in Student Affairs (3 credits)
Introduction to counseling philosophy, issues, theories, processes and professional concerns facing student affairs professionals in colleges and universities.

CSP 660 The American College Student (3 credits)
Provides an introduction to student development theory and to a profile of the contemporary college student. Theories of human development, involvement, and learning will be considered. In addition, the relation of theory to practice in student affairs will be explored along with issues related to diversity.

CSP 665 Legal Issues in Higher Education (3 credits)
An examination of the legal foundations that govern higher education, particularly in respect to student-institution relationships, differences between public and private institutions, church and state issues, due process, discipline and freedom of expression.

CSP 677 Administrative Leadership (3 credits)
Serves as a capstone course. Topics to be covered are mission, professional values and ethics, assessment, budget development and strategic planning, human resource management, leadership and professional development.

CSP 680 Internship I (3 credits)
The first of two required internship experiences intended to broaden the student’s understanding of the profession. Each internship requires 225 hours of supervised experience. Permission of the program director is required. Prerequisites: CSP 501, CSP 510, CSP 520, CSP 530, CSP 570, CSP 660.

CSP 681 Internship II (3 credits)
The second of two required internship experiences intended to broaden the student’s understanding of the profession. Each internship requires 225 hours of supervised experience. Permission of the program director is required. Prerequisite: CSP 680.

CSP 699 Independent Research (3 credits)
A research paper or project which provides the opportunity to investigate an issue or aspect of student personnel administration of particular interest to the student. Prerequisites: CSP 501, CSP 510, CSP 520, CSP 530, CSP 550, CSP 660, CSP 665, EDC 570.