A survey course on the higher education and student affairs profession. Examines HESAL foundations: professional values, beliefs, and ethical standards; social justice; and current issues. Explores HESAL praxis: academic affairs and student affairs functional areas, professional associations, and graduate school preparation.

Explore group dynamics and leadership development as it relates to student groups and organizations on a college campus. Focus on organizational behaviors, effective communication, campus partnerships, and ethical dilemmas within group settings. This course is recommended for students involved in student groups and organizations.

Explore social issues that influence college student participation and success. Engage in the type of leadership practice that inspires social change on campus and/or surrounding community. Establish connections between power, privilege, and oppression to formulate ideas and strategies to impact positive societal change in higher education and student affairs.