Theories for Practice

Student Development Theories & their Connections to Academic Advising

Theories can help guide practice for student affairs professionals. They  help us try to understand our students from a more holistic perspective so that we are better equipped to support them in their development in college. This website will provide a brief overview of a few key theories that can be considered in academic advising practice. The theories discussed are…

Challenge & Support (Sanford)

Psychosocial Theories

Typological Theories

Students at Florida State University also created a resource that serves as a reference for student development theories, you can find that website here.