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The second edition of Student Development in College offers higher education professionals a clear understanding of the developmental challenges facing today's college students. Thoroughly revised and updated, this edition includes new integrative theories of student development, expanded coverage of social identity theories, a targeted focus on higher education-related research, a current review of student development research and application, and reconceptualization of typology theories as a way to understand individual differences.

Praise for the Second Edition of Student Development in College

Student Development in College is a rich, comprehensive exploration of the major theoretical perspectives that inform development. The authors' attention to nuances and complexities results in a substantive history of theory development and a careful story about how various perspectives evolved yielding contemporary theorizing. The book is a masterful blend of theoretical lenses and their use in designing developmentally appropriate practice for diverse populations of contemporary college students. It is an excellent resource for all educators who work on college campuses. (From the Publisher)

Table Of Content:
Figures and Exhibit
The Authors
Preface
Acknowledgments

Part One: Understanding and Using Student Development Theory
ch. 1 Definitions and Historical Roots of Student Development
ch. 2 Using Student Development Theory

Part Two: Foundational Theories
ch. 3 Psychosocial Identity Development
ch. 4 Chickering's Theory of Identity Development
ch. 5 Perry's Theory of Intellectual and Ethical Development
ch. 6 Moral Development Theory
ch. 7 Later Cognitive Structural Theories
ch. 8 Kolb's Theory of Experiential Learning

Part Three: Integrative Theories
ch. 9 Ecological Approaches to College Student Development
ch. 10 Development of Self-Authorship
ch. 11 Development of Faith and Spirituality
ch. 12 Schlossberg's Transition Theory

Part Four: Social Identity Development
ch. 13 Social Identity: Concepts and Overview
ch. 14 Racial Identity Development
ch. 15 Ethnic Identity Development and Acculturation
ch. 16 Multiracial Identity Development
ch. 17 Sexual Identity Development
ch. 18 Gender and Gender Identity Development

Part Five: Concluding Reflections
ch. 19 Using Theories in Combination
ch. 20 Final Thoughts and Future Directions

References
Index