The philosophy of student affairs is a short document that outlines your philosophy of student affairs, anchored in literature and research. As such, it should include references to key ideas, theories, and studies that inform your understanding. Unlike a literature review, the philosophy must be concise. It should clearly articulate the foundation of your approach to student affairs, including assumptions and values grounded in literature.
The philosophy should be less than 250 words, not including references. It should be the strongest element of the capstone, reflecting a broad and deep understanding of the field of student affairs.
I have added some personal reflection responses that you can utilize in the paper in the document file “Philosophy”
Here are some option resources you may use but please dont forget to use Counselling Theories and any other College counseling/ Higher education theories.:
ACPA-College Student Educators International & NASPA- Student Affairs Administrators in
Higher Education (2015). Professional Competency Areas for Student Affairs Educators.
https://www.naspa.org/images/uploads/main/ACPA_NASPA_Professional_Competencies_FINA
L.pdf
Amey, M. J., & Reesor, L. M. (Eds.) (2015). Beginning your journey: A guide for new professionals in
student affairs (4th ed). National Association of Student Personnel Administrators. [Select chapters
on Canvas. eBook available at APU library: https://apu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/1227994792.]
CCSD Program (2024). Student Handbook on Master’s Capstone, 2024-25. College Counseling
and Student Development Program.
Palmer, P. (2000). Now I become myself. In P. Palmer, Let your life speak: Listening for the
voice (pp. 9-36). Jossey-Bass.
Reece, B. J., Tran, V. T., DeVore, E. N., & Porcaro, G. (2019). Debunking the myth of job
fit in higher education and student affairs. ACPA- College Student Educators International
and Routledge. [Select chapters on Canvas. eBook available at APU library:
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/apu/reader.action?docID=5649595&ppg=113.]