Higher Education Program Course Descriptions
EDHE 5001, Seminar in Higher Education
A special topics course designed to acquaint students with current research, theory, policies, and/or practices in higher education. May be repeated for credit.
EDHE 5300, The History of Higher Education in the United States
An examination of the development of the American system of higher education—its origin, major characteristics, trends, and distinctive features.
EDHE 5301, American Higher Education
A comprehensive introduction to the basics of American higher education including facts and fundamental theoretical concepts on which to build future understandings and research.
EDHE 5302, Comparative Higher Education
A comparative study of systems of higher education throughout the world and their counterparts in the United States.
EDHE 5303, Critical Issues in Higher Education
An examination of perspectives on equity and access, excellence, and efficiency concerns in higher education.
EDHE 5305, Leadership in Higher Education
An examination of organization theory, models, and policies; governance and management processes; and leadership perspectives and theory. A review of research and new conceptual perspectives.
EDHE 5314, The Comprehensive Community College
An introductory course to acquaint students with the purposes, programs, people, organization, control, and resources of these colleges.
EDHE 5315, Community College Leadership
A study of different leadership styles, strategies, and theories applicable to the community college sector.
EDHE 5321, The Administration of Higher Education
Examines administration of higher education at institution and unit level. Addresses organizational culture and behavior, as well as management and leadership studies.
EDHE 5322, Institutional Planning in Higher Education
An examination of the current models and theories used to develop strategies for organizational planning, including an analysis of internal assumptions and the external environment.
EDHE 5323, Funding Higher Education
A study of the requirements for a sound institutional development program, including mission and objectives, budgeting, organization and planning. Relationships with constituencies and proposal preparation are analyzed.
EDHE 5324, Higher Education and the Law
A study of constitutional, statutory, and case law concerning public and private college and university boards, administrators, faculty, and students.
EDHE 5332, Student Services in Higher Education
Focuses on the theoretical bases of the profession, roles and models for practice and competencies, and techniques of student services.
EDHE 5333, Issues in Student Affairs
(Prerequisite: EDHE 5332 or consent of instructor). Current issues in the administration of student affairs programs and activities on college and university campuses in the United States.
EDHE 5334, College Student Development
This course will provide an in-depth study of developmental theories that are unique to college-aged students. Implications for practice will also be included.
EDHE 5335, The American College Student
This course will examine the changing demographics and characteristics of college students. Research on college students will be reviewed to determine the impact of college on students.
EDHE 5341, Assessment of Student Outcomes in Higher Education
An examination of the philosophy and practice of assessment and evaluation in higher education.
EDHE 5342, College Teaching
An exploration of the nature of college teaching and the teaching-learning process, including a review of major issues and problems.
EDHE 5343, College and University Curriculum
Issues, problems, and basic considerations in curriculum development. The structure of knowledge. Developments and trends in liberal education, the disciplines, and professional education.
EDHE 5393, 5394, Internship in Higher Education (requires instructor approval)
EDHE 6000, Master's Thesis
EDHE 6310, Higher Education Research Design (for Ed.D. students)
A seminar dedicated to the development of student research proposals, manuscripts, and grant applications. The seminars bridge the gap between theory and practice. (Note: Beginning with the Spring 2007 semester, EDHE 6310 will be taken by students early in their program. Students admitted to the Higher Education Program after May 2006 must take this course before completing 18 hours. Students who have taken 45 hours or less should take this course as soon as possible).
EDHE 6311, Higher Education Research Design (for Ph.D. students)
A seminar dedicated to the development of conceptual and theory-based research. (Note: Beginning with the Spring 2007 semester, EDHE 6311 will be taken by students early in their program. Students admitted to the Higher Education Program after May 2006 must take this course before completing 18 hours. Students who have taken 45 hours or less should take this course as soon as possible).
EDHE 6325, Policy Analysis and Issues in Higher Education
Examines the relationship between colleges and universities and policies developed by boards and governments. Explores prevalent issues facing higher education from a policy perspective.
EDHE 6370, Capstone Seminar
This course assists the student in developing his or her proposal. (Note: Students who have completed a substantial portion of their coursework and have completed their tools courses should take this course).