HED 5900 Diversity Leadership in Higher Education

[3 credit hours]

Diversity Leadership in Higher Education explores issues of diversity on campuses through foundational and contemporary lenses. It is intended for students studying higher education as a major or area of research interest, as well as employees in institutions of higher education at all levels. The course defines diversity in higher education settings and explores diversity through student, faculty, and administrative lenses, including the components of an effective diversity office on campus.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

HED 6010 History Of Higher Education

[3 credit 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.

Term Offered: Summer, Fall

HED 6120 International Education

[3 credit hours]

Complex interrelationships between global and educational systems will be examined. Emphasis will be on how education can be used to build a more global society. Some sections will include an international field study trip.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

HED 6510 The American College Student

[3 credit 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.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

HED 6530 Theories Of Student Development

[3 credit hours]

Students 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.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

HED 6570 Research in Higher Education

[3 credit hours]

The course introduces students to research methods and techniques, along with the resources available, both within the University and nationally, for the purpose of higher education research. Introductory qualitative and quantitative research concepts are covered, as well as how to critique research articles in the field of higher education.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

HED 6640 Governance And Administration In Higher Education

[3 credit hours]

This course introduces students to the theories and structures of the governance and administration of academic organizations, and to the sources of authority and decision-making in academic institutions.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

HED 6700 Finance Of Higher Education

[3 credit 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.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

HED 6730 Legal Aspects Of Higher Education

[3 credit 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.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

HED 6770 Evaluation And Outcomes Assessment In Higher Education

[3 credit hours]

This course focuses on outcomes-based assessment of learning and development in student affairs.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

HED 6850 Critical Issues In Higher Education

[3 credit hours]

This seminar exposes students to critical issues in higher education.  Topics covered vary from course to course in order to stay current with ongoing and emerging critical issues.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

HED 6940 Master's Practicum In Higher Education

[3 credit hours]

The Practicum Seminar provides students with the opportunity to develop specialized skills working in a professional/administrative unit of a college or university. Students are expected to complete a 200 hours of work under the supervision of an experienced administrator. Seminar coursework accompanies the practicum experience.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

HED 6960 Master's Thesis In Higher Education

[1-3 credit hours]

Open to graduate students who elect the completion of a research thesis in fulfilling the research requirements of the master's program.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

HED 6980 Master's Capstone Seminar

[3 credit hours]

This seminar provides opportunities for students to strengthen their academic and professional skills and to apply them in different higher education contexts. The culminating requirements may vary.

Term Offered: Spring

HED 6990 Independent Study In Higher Education-Masters

[1-3 credit hours]

Provides student the opportunity to work independently on a professional problem under the direction of a Higher Education Program faculty member.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

HED 7900 Diversity Leadership in Higher Education

[3 credit hours]

Diversity Leadership in Higher Education explores issues of diversity on campuses through foundational and contemporary lenses. It is intended for students studying higher education as a major or area of research interest, as well as employees in institutions of higher education at all levels. The course defines diversity in higher education settings and explores diversity through student, faculty, and administrative lenses, including the components of an effective diversity office on campus.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

HED 8010 Historical Foundations of Higher Education

[3 credit hours]

The course provides a comprehensive examination of the foundations of higher education in the United States. Special attention is given to the relationship between higher education and society over time, central philosophical assumptions, key historical and social events that shaped the field, evolving conceptualizations of education, and the higher education diversity of people, institutions, and ideas. The course also aims to equip students with knowledge about historical analysis, and skills to conduct archival research.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

HED 8030 Federal And State Policy Analysis

[3 credit 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.

Term Offered: Summer

HED 8120 International Education

[3 credit hours]

Complex interrelationships between global issues and educationaal systems will be examined. Emphasis will be on how education can be used to build a more global society. Some sections of the course will include an international field study trip.

Term Offered: Summer

HED 8530 Research Perspectives on Student Development

[3 credit hours]

This course is designed to enhance students’ understanding of the wide array of theories that inform the developmental processes of college students. Special focus falls on recent theories on student learning, growth, and development, including holistic models of development; issues of diversity in development; ways to utilize theory to understand, explain, analyze, and predict behavior; and the extent to which seminal theories and models are used to guide empirical research.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

HED 8570 Foundational Seminar in Higher Education

[3 credit hours]

This course provides an introduction to doctoral studies, reviews research approaches in the field of higher education, and initiates students’ dissertation research planning. Students learn how to conduct and critique higher education research, what sources of research and databases are available to them, and how to develop and present a research study proposal.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

HED 8640 Models of University Organization and Governance

[3 credit hours]

This course provides a comprehensive examination of the governance and administration of U.S. colleges and universities, and of the diversity of models of governance available in higher education scholarship. We consider such topics as models of governance, locus of control, shared governance, leadership, community, state, and federal influences on institutional administration, and strategic environments. The course also aims to equip students with analytic skills and perspectives that guide their research and practice of leadership and management.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

HED 8650 Community College Leadership

[3 credit hours]

This course examines community college leadership and administration. It introduces models for leading change and explores challenges facing community college leaders.

Term Offered: Summer

HED 8700 Economics and Financing of Higher Education

[3 credit hours]

This course focuses on issues of economics and financing of higher education institutions including historical evolution of funding philosophies, sources of revenue for colleges and universities, expenditure streams and their connection to educational outcomes, institutional budgets, and how sources of funds drive educational policymaking. In addition, the course explores values and concerns of public funding, public and private sector investment in higher education, and the role of fundraising in institutional financing.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

HED 8730 Higher Education Law and Policy

[3 credit hours]

This course focuses on a range of constitutional, statutory, case, and common law principles that directly influence higher education policy and the operation of colleges and universities.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

HED 8770 Research and Assessment of Student Outcomes in Higher Education

[3 credit hours]

This course examines the philosophy and practice of assessment and evaluation in higher education. Issues to be covered include the Input-Environment-Outcomes model, and planning, implementing, and improving assessment in higher education.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

HED 8850 Critical Issues In Higher Education

[3 credit hours]

This seminar exposes students to critical issues in higher education.  Topics covered vary from course to course in order to stay current with ongoing and emerging critical issues.

Term Offered: Summer, Fall

HED 8910 Introduction to Interpretive Inquiry

[3 credit hours]

This course equips students with basic knowledge and abilities to conduct qualitative research. It fosters understanding of methodology and methods, and their alignment with a particular research tradition.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

HED 8920 Advanced Seminar

[3 credit hours]

This seminar requires students to work with a professor on the design and implementation of a research project. This project may be qualitative, quantitative, or mixed method. The seminar may be repeated once for credit when topics vary.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

HED 8930 Doctoral Research Seminar In Higher Education

[3 credit hours]

This course provides students the opportunity to work through the various stages of their dissertation in a seminar format. This course may be repeated once for credit as students progress through stages of the dissertation. These credits may count towards students' dissertation hours.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

HED 8940 Doctoral Internship In Higher Education

[1-3 credit hours]

The Internship provides students an opportunity to accummulate supervised experience in college/university administration or teaching. Areas of experience are decided upon in collaboration with a guiding higher education organization or institution, the faculty in the Higher Education Program, and the individual student.

Term Offered: Summer, Fall

HED 8960 Dissertation

[1-12 credit 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 dissertation credit hours.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

HED 8990 Independent Study In Higher Education

[1-3 credit hours]

Provides student the opportunity to work independently on a professional problem under the direction of a Higher Education Program faculty member.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall