HED - 5950/7950 WORKSHOP IN HIGHER EDUCATION
[1 - 3 hours] Each workshop is developed on a topic of interest to faculty
members and administrators of higher education institutions. Practical applications of the workshop topic will be emphasized.
Prerequisite: Graduate Status
HED - 5980/7980 SPECIAL TOPICS IN HIGHER EDUCATION
[1 - 3 hours] This seminar formatted course will provide advanced study
in special topics of interest to faculty and administrators in higher education. Prerequisite: Graduate Status
HED - 6010/8010 HISTORY OF HIGHER EDUCATION
[3 hours] Introduction to the historical development of American higher
education from colonial times to the 20th century. Emphasis on the major historical events that contributed to the diversity of higher
education. Prerequisite: Graduate Status
HED - 6210/8210 THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
[3 hours] A study of the history, distinguishing characteristics (mission, functions,
organization, curriculum, finances), and current issues facing community colleges, including marginalization of students and institutions, and
transfer and articulation policy. Prerequisite: Graduate Status
HED - 6250/8250 TECHNICAL HIGHER EDUCATION
[3 hours] Technical, occupational, and career education account for over 40
percent of community college enrollments. This course examines the development, mission, functions, and assessment of technical education,
including community needs assessment. Prerequisite: Graduate status
HED - 6270/8270 TEACHING AND LEARNING IN THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
[3 hours] Course facilitates application of theory to
practice of teaching in community colleges. Students explore diverse pedagogical approaches, professional faculty roles, and transfer and
articulation policies for effective teaching and learning. Prerequisite: Graduate Status
HED - 6410/8410 COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY CURRICULUM
[3 hours] Introduction to patterns of curriculum development and
organization in post-secondary education. Addresses issues governing curriculum planning, including social, economic, political,
historical, and philosophical contexts influencing curriculum formation and operation. Prerequisite: Graduate Status
HED - 6440/8440 GENERAL EDUCATION IN HIGHER EDUCATION
[3 hours] This course will examine the meaning and purposes of general
education in the United States. Students will become acquainted with the design, analysis, and evaluation of general education curricula.
Prerequisite: Graduate Status
HED - 6510/8510 THE AMERICAN COLLEGE STUDENT
[3 hours] This course explores the character and nature of student populations
in contemporary American colleges and universities and considers the impact of campus environments and experiences on development, interaction,
and learning. Prerequisite: Graduate Status
HED - 6520/8520 ORG & MGMT OF STUDENT AFFAIRS
[3 hours] A brief overview of functional areas and philosophies is
followed by a comprehensive examination of student affair�s organization and management from the perspective of the Chief Student Affairs
Officer. Prerequisite: Graduate Status
HED - 6530/8530 THEORIES OF STUDENT DEVELOPMENT
[3 hours] Students will critically examine traditional and contemporary
theories of college student development, identify methods of assessing that development, and explore ways to apply the theories to everyday
practice. Prerequisite: Graduate Status
HED - 6610/8610 ISSUES OF ACCESS IN HIGHER EDUCATION
[3 hours] This course explores access issues that result from the
changing educational needs of society and analyzes the application of democratic ideals of American education to current educational policies
affecting access. Prerequisite: Graduate Status
HED - 6640/8640 GOVERNANCE AND ADMINISTRATION IN HIGHER EDUCATION
[3 hours] Course focuses on internal administrative
organization and governance that supports the academic enterprise. Purposes and development of mission and functions, centralization and
decentralization, accreditation, appraisal, accountability, and assessment are discussed. Prerequisite: Graduate Status
HED - 6660/8660 BUILDING ACADEMIC CULTURE
[3 hours] An examination of institutional culture and the interplay of student,
faculty, and administrative subcultures. Critical perspectives are used to analyze and understand cultural inquiry, conflict, and
collaboration in post secondary institutions. Prerequisite: Graduate Status
HED - 6700/8700 FINANCE OF HIGHER EDUCATION
[3 hours] This course discusses issues related to the expenditure of funds for
higher education within institutions and systems. issues addressed include capital funding, endowment management and budget preparation.
Prerequisite: Graduate Status
HED - 6710/8710* ECONOMICS OF HIGHER EDUCATION
[3 hours] This course discusses issues related to the revenue sources of
higher education and discussion of the social worth of public and private sector investment in higher education. Issues include the
connection of educational outcomes to educational budget making and how sources of funds drive educational policymaking. Prerequisite:
Graduate Status * pending final approval
HED - 6730/8730 LEGAL ASPECTS OF HIGHER EDUCATION
[3 hours] Law, its history, philosophy, and practical application to and
effect on the creation and administration of public and private higher education is examined in the context of court decisions.
Prerequisite: Graduate Status
HED - 6750/8750 STRATEGIC PLANNING AND DECISION MAKING
[3 hours] Engages students in development of model strategic plans
applicable to academic and nonacademic programs. Students learn how �big strategic decisions are made right �, by focusing on strategic
mission, analysis, goals, objectives, implementation and evaluation. Policies and practices regarding how institutions create internal
climates for data-driven decision-making are discussed. Prerequisite: Graduate Status
HED - 6770/8770 EVALUATION AND OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT IN HIGHER EDUCATION
[3 hours] Historical concepts and basis for
evaluation of college and university programs, emphasizing criteria and procedure and how evaluation and outcomes assessment through regional
accrediting bodies, state and federal agencies contribute to public confidence in higher education. Prerequisite: Graduate Status
HED - 6790/8790* MANAGING COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY PERSONNEL
[3 hours] This course acquaints students with key concepts
regarding how to effectively manage human resources within large, medium-sized, small, public and private institutions of higher education.
topics covered willinclude collective bargaining in higher education. Prerequisite: Graduate Status
*course is pending final approval
HED - 6810/8810 WOMEN IN HIGHER EDUCATION
[3 hours] This course will study the history of women�s college education in the
United States with special emphases on the influence of cultural and social events that shape this history. Prerequisite:
Graduate Status
HED - 6820/8820 INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT IN HIGHER EDUCATION
[3 hours] Overview of the field of development and
introduction to the knowledge, research, and theory emerging in the field. Focus on practical skill enhancement as it applies to building
development programs. Prerequisite: Graduate Status
HED - 6830/8830 THE INDEPENDENT COLLEGE
[3 hours] This course details the role, place and function of the four year
independent colleges, focusing on their development, organization, funding, and evaluation. Prerequisite: Graduate Status
HED - 6840/8840 ADULT CONTINUING EDUCATION
[3 hours] Course assists student in interpreting the highly diversified field of
adult continuing education from the point of view of the student�s current or anticipated involvement. Intended for teachers of adults.
Prerequisite: Graduate Status
HED - 6850/8850 CRITICAL ISSUES IN HIGHER EDUCATION
[3 hours] Focus on critical issues facing administrators in
post-secondary education in the United States. Issues discussed change yearly. Students will read widely and prepare a research paper
or a project. Prerequisite: Graduate Status
HED - 6870/8870 ECONONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND HIGHER EDUCATION
[3 hours] How do institutions of higher education
impact their local economies? This course examines various roles and methods by which institutions of higher education add to economic
development. Prerequisite: Graduate Status
HED - 6920 MASTER�S PROJECT IN HIGHER EDUCATION
[1 - 3 hours] Open to graduate students who elect the completion of a
research project in fulfilling the research requirements of the master�s program. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor.
HED - 6940 MASTER�S PRACTICUM IN HIGHER EDUCATION
[1 - 3 hours] This course provides students with the opportunity to
develop specialized skills working in an area of college student personnel administration. Students will work under the supervision of an
experienced administrator. Prerequisite: Graduate Status
HED - 6960 MASTER�S THESIS IN HIGHER EDUCATION
[1 - 3 hours] Open to graduate students who elect the completion of a
research thesis in fulfilling the research requirements of the master�s program. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor.
HED - 6990 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN HIGHER EDUCATION-MASTERS
[1 - 3 hours] Provides student the opportunity to work
independently on professional problem under direction of Higher Education Program faculty member. Student meets individually with
instructor rather than through formal class meetings. Prerequisite: Graduate Status; Instructor Approval.
HED - 8020 ADVANCED SEMINAR IN HISTORIOGRAPHY HIED
[3 hours] Historical methods applied to research in higher education
discussed. Course focuses on in-depth readings of primary source material on liberal arts colleges, universities, and community colleges.
Research paper required. Prerequisite: Graduate Status; HED 6010/8010
HED - 8030 FEDERAL AND STATE POLICY ANALYSIS
[3 hours] Designed for those interested in federal and state policy as related
to higher education. Students will investigate specific federal and state legislation and regulatory issues. Prerequisite: Graduate
Status; HED 6010/8010
HED - 8570 RESEARCH IN HIGHER EDUCATION
[3 hours] Introduces students to the research literature in higher education; historical,
qualitative and sociological research approaches are discussed. Introduces students to many of the major scholarly figures and modern research
controversies within the field of higher education Prerequisite: Doctoral Status or consent of instructor
HED - 8580 LEADERSHIP THEORY
[3 hours] Focuses on historical and philosophical aspects of leadership theory, as well as on
personalized models for the students� future leadership roles in higher education. Other emphases include the importance of vision and values in
the leadership process and development of analytical and communication abilities. Prerequisite: Doctoral Status or consent of instructor
HED - 8590* ETHICS IN HIGHER EDUCATION
[3 hours] This course discusses ethical challenges to administrators in higher
education institutions, with focus at the institutional and sytem levels. Prerequisite: Doctoral Status or consent of instructor
*course is pending final approval
HED - 8630 FACULTY ISSUES IN HIGHER EDUCATION
[3 hours] Course focuses on faculty issues in higher education, and addresses
academic and student freedom, developing effective promotion and tenure policies appropriate to different types of institutions, and faculty
development programs. Prerequisite: Graduate Status
HED - 8920 ADVANCED SEMINAR
[3 hours] An in-depth review of key issues related to campus leadership are discussed in seminar
form. Students may work with professor on cutting-edge research project. Prerequisite: Doctoral Status or consent of instructor
HED - 8930 DOCTORAL RESEARCH SEMINAR IN HIGHER EDUCATION
[3 hours] Course is crosslisted as EDAS 8930. This course examines
research findings and research methodology in Higher Education as they are pertinent to the development of dissertation proposals. Dissertation
proposal development is encouraged. Prerequisite: Doctoral Status
HED - 8940 DOCTORAL INTERNSHIP IN HIGHER EDUCATION
[1 - 3 hours] Designed specifically for doctoral students in the higher
education program who are interested in an actual supervised experience in teaching or administration. Prerequisite: Doctoral Status
HED - 8960 DISSERTATION
[1 - 12 hours] Original and specific research problem of a scholarly nature, requiring the application of
advanced research skills and techniques to study. Students must take a minimum of 10 semester dissertation hours and may count a maximum of 12
hours towards the degree. Prerequisite: Advanced to Candidacy
HED - 8990 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN HIGHER EDUCATION
[1 - 3 hours] Provides student the opportunity to work independently on
professional problem under direction of Higher Education Program faculty member. Student meets individually with instructor rather than
through formal class meetings. Prerequisite: Doctoral Status
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