Undergraduate Minor in SAHE

Minor in SAHE

Undergraduate Minor in Student Affairs in Higher Education

About

The undergraduate minor in Student Affairs in Higher Education (SAHE) is designed to prepare students interested in working in a helping profession, learning about college students and how to best work with them, and gaining knowledge and experience to open up career options in student affairs and higher education administration.
 
To earn the minor, students must complete 18 credit hours (12 credit hours of required courses and 6 credit hours of electives). Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 to earn the minor and all courses must have a grade of C or better.
 
Schedule time with your academic advisor to officially declare your SAHE minor. The Academic Advising Department updates the Department of Counseling and Human Services with newly declared minors. Academic Advising is located in Main Hall Room 208 (lobby). Phone: (719) 255-3260.
 
Please contact the SAHE Coordinator within the Department of Leadership, Research, and Foundations for any questions about the SAHE minor. Call 719-255-4996 or education@uccs.edu to set up an appointment.

Courses

LEAD 2000: Careers in Higher Education (offered each Fall)
  • In this course, students will receive an introduction to the evolution of higher education and the student affairs profession; they will learn how the origins of the field influence current professional practice and career opportunities across higher education institutions. The course will explore the values, ethics, and standards of the field, and students will make connections between these philosophies and their own beliefs. The course will explore the role and function of student affairs areas and varying organizational styles. Students will be provided opportunities to explore different career paths in higher education and will be introduced to the skills and competencies needed for the field. They will have the opportunity to explore their leadership and advising skills. Students will also be introduced to student learning and development theories, professional ethics, and the role of professional associations to provide a framework for professionalism.
LEAD 3000: How College Students Develop (offered each Fall)
  • In this course students will have an opportunity to examine various theories of student development in higher education to include, racial, sexuality, intellectual, moral, ethical, personality, psychosocial, career development, and more.  College retention theories as well as environmental factors in persistence and attainment will be explored. Students will also review and discuss contemporary issues and trends related to providing services to various types of students. 
LEAD 3010: Diversity and Inclusiveness in Higher Education (offered each Spring)
  • In this course students will examine the current landscape within the field of Student Affairs and Higher Education administration specifically as it relates to diversity and inclusiveness.  Strategies for supporting the engagement of historically marginalized and underrepresented populations within the college and university environment will be explored. Additionally, theories of identity development in college students will be explored using an intersectional approach, with a particular focus on race/ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, socioeconomic status, and ability. Finally, students will learn approaches to leadership from a multicultural perspective that can be applied to Student Affairs administration. 
LEAD 3030: Crisis Management and Response
  • In this course, students are introduced to trauma-informed preparedness, management, and response techniques for dealing with individual, group, and organizational crises. Topics include a review of incidents such as weather-related crises, violence, and suicide prevention on campus.

Documents

SAHE Minor Handbook

 

Internship Opportunities

 

Campus Connections is a service-learning course offered at UCCS to undergraduate students who have relevant education and experience. Undergraduate mentors can expect to earn 3-credits (through LEAD 4010) for their participation in the program and should plan to attend a weekly lab session from 3:00pm-9:00pm. For more information, and to learn how to apply, please visit the Campus Connections website!