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HEA 502: College Stdnt Development Thry
Graduate 3 credits
Prerequisite: matriculation in Higher Education Administration programs
This course examines the major theoretical constructs that inform practitioners who work with college students. Topics will include moral and ethical development, emotional maturation and identity formation, as well as the link between student persistence and involvement. Students will gain an understanding of psychosocial/affective, cognitive, typological and person/ environment interaction theories. Formerly CEK 502.
SessionSPD Online Class #64652 SectionS30 InstructorKristin Hall ModeOnline Asynchronous DaysFlexible (Online) TimeTBA CampusWest (Main Campus) StatusOpen Notes + ×Note: This 10-week online course begins 5/27/25 ends 8/3/25; last day to add 6/9/25 by 4:00pm; visit https://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/elearning/ for online course requirements.
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HEA 503: Leadership in Higher Education
Graduate 3 credits
Prerequisite: matriculation in Higher Education Administration programs
Colleges and universities are unique institutions. Although they seem to increasingly resemble the complex organizations typically found in business and public administration, their special missions of teaching, research and service put them in a singular category where ¿collegiality¿ and university traditions of academic freedom introduce powerful cross-currents of equality. This course explores collegiate leadership, from the lofty heights of the presidency to the more mundane challenges faced by managers at all levels, be they in academic or administrative units. Students will become familiar with the myths and realities of leadership, as presented in the literature, and conduct their own leadership studies. Formerly CEK 503.
SessionSPD Online Class #64676 SectionS30 InstructorMarilyn London ModeOnline Asynchronous DaysFlexible (Online) TimeTBA CampusWest (Main Campus) StatusOpen Notes + ×Note: This 10-week online course begins 5/27/25 ends 8/3/25; last day to add 6/9/25 by 4:00pm; visit https://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/elearning/ for online course requirements.
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HEA 520: Advising/Counseling Higher Ed
Graduate 3 credits
Prerequisite: matriculation in Higher Education Administration programs
This course is an introduction to advising and counseling in higher education. Course topics include advising and student development theory; advising structures for effective learning, teaching, and mentoring; legal issues in advising; advising methods and best practices; key stakeholders in advising; and articulating a personal advising philosophy. Formerly CEK 520
SessionSPD Online Class #64655 SectionS30 InstructorBeth Squire ModeOnline Asynchronous DaysFlexible (Online) TimeTBA CampusWest (Main Campus) StatusOpen Notes + ×Note: This 10-week online course begins 5/27/25 ends 8/3/25; last day to add 6/9/25 by 4:00pm; visit https://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/elearning/ for online course requirements.
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HEA 521: Diversity and Higher Education
Graduate 3 credits
Prerequisite: matriculation in Higher Education Administration programs
This course examines diversity in institutions of higher education from both a theoretical and historical framework. It will provide a foundation for examining policy and practice by the study of key concepts in human diversity, legislation and case studies. Best practice assessment methods are explored within the context of multicultural pedagogy. Formerly CEK 521.
SessionSPD Online Class #64680 SectionS30 InstructorChristina Vargas Law ModeOnline Asynchronous DaysFlexible (Online) TimeTBA CampusWest (Main Campus) StatusOpen Notes + ×Note: This 10-week online course begins 5/27/25 ends 8/3/25; last day to add 6/9/25 by 4:00pm; visit https://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/elearning/ for online course requirements.
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HEA 523: Student Affairs Administration
Graduate 3 credits
Prerequisite: matriculation in Higher Education Administration programs
An overview of the history of the Student Affairs field, as well as a more in-depth examination of the changing context in which student affairs professionals practice. This will include the philosophies, ethics, and theories that guide the practice of student affairs work. Review of the development of the field, legal and ethical foundations of practice, learning, retention and development theories, changing campus environment (including diversity, economic considerations and access issues), organizational structure, strategic planning and finance, information technology, learning outcomes and assessment and human resources as they relate to student affairs. Consideration of the practical application of such topics in specific student affairs units i.e., housing/residence life, student activities, career services, counseling, Student health centers and judicial affairs. Formerly CEK 523.
SessionSPD Online Class #64971 SectionS30 InstructorBrian Kerr ModeOnline Asynchronous DaysFlexible (Online) TimeTBA CampusWest (Main Campus) StatusOpen Notes + ×Note: This 10-week online course begins 5/27/25 ends 8/3/25; last day to add 6/9/25 by 4:00pm; visit https://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/elearning/ for online course requirements.
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HEA 524: Enrollment Management
Graduate 3 credits
Prerequisite: matriculation in Higher Education Administration programs
This course covers marketing the university, programs to attract applicants, the application process, generating and applying models for predicting enrollment, and assessing outcomes, including ratios such as applicant-to-accept, accept-to-enrollment, and enrollment-to-retention, and graduation rates. Issues of selectivity, financial aid leveraging (merit and need-based scholarships and aid programs), and linkages between academic and student affairs are covered. The prime focus is undergraduate enrollment, but the course also examines graduate and professional school enrollment. Learn roles of admissions officers and counselors, information technology and data processing professionals, and institutional research analysts. Ways to attract and retain students, increase selectivity and enrollment, and improve students' academic and social integration and success are highlighted. Formerly CEK 524.
SessionSPD Online Class #64972 SectionS30 InstructorMeaghan Arena ModeOnline Asynchronous DaysFlexible (Online) TimeTBA CampusWest (Main Campus) StatusOpen Notes + ×Note: This 10-week online course begins 5/27/25 ends 8/3/25; last day to add 6/9/25 by 4:00pm; visit https://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/elearning/ for online course requirements.
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HEA 525: The Contemporary Undergraduate
Graduate 3 credits
Prerequisite: matriculation in Higher Education Administration programs
An in-depth examination of lifestyle, attitudes, characteristics and demographics of the contemporary undergraduate college student in the United States. This course offers an overview of the theoretical and research literature on college students in the U.S. from a variety of perspectives, and considers the educational, social, and environmental needs of different student subgroups. Students will explore traditional and non-traditional college populations at two-and four-year institutions. Formerly CEK 525.
SessionSPD Online Class #64678 SectionS30 InstructorStephanie Foote ModeOnline Asynchronous DaysFlexible (Online) TimeTBA CampusWest (Main Campus) StatusOpen Notes + ×Note: This 10-week online course begins 5/27/25 ends 8/3/25; last day to add 6/9/25 by 4:00pm; visit https://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/elearning/ for online course requirements.
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HEA 530: Legal Issues in Higher Educ
Graduate 3 credits
Prerequisite: matriculation in Higher Education Administration programs
This course, designed for college and university administrators, presents an overview of key issues and problem areas in the fast developing law of higher education. Topics include student and faculty rights and responsibilities, academic freedom, governance, affirmative action, campus security, collective bargaining and labor relations, to name just a few. Students will review important court cases that establish a framework for decision-making and will also participate in problem-solving exercises. Former title: Higher Education Law Formerly CEK 530.
SessionSPD Online Class #64973 SectionS30 InstructorThomas McDonald ModeOnline Asynchronous DaysFlexible (Online) TimeTBA CampusWest (Main Campus) StatusOpen Notes + ×Note: This 10-week online course begins 5/27/25 ends 8/3/25; last day to add 6/9/25 by 4:00pm; visit https://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/elearning/ for online course requirements.
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HEA 595: HEA Project Seminar
Graduate 3 credits
Prerequisite: Matriculation in MA Higher Education Admin degree program; completion of 24 graduate level credits in the degree program; pre/co-req HEA 504
The goal of the Project Seminar is to teach students to understand and conduct graduate level research. Research may be either original or applied. Prior approval of topic by faculty required; methodology and resources will be reviewed throughout writing process. Effective Fall 2014, this course will be GRADED (A, B, C, F). Effective Summer 2015, successful completion of the Project Seminar requires a grade of "B" or better; otherwise, the course must be repeated in order to graduate. No transfer credit or substitutions. Formerly CEK 595.
SessionSPD Online Class #64654 SectionS30 InstructorRobert Mangione ModeOnline Asynchronous DaysFlexible (Online) TimeTBA CampusWest (Main Campus) StatusOpen Notes + ×Note: This 10-week online course begins 5/27/25 ends 8/3/25; last day to add 6/9/25 by 4:00pm; visit https://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/elearning/ for online course requirements.
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