NOTICE - This edition of the Catalog of Studies is provided as a courtesy to students who may be attending classes under these degree requirements. If you are a prospective student, or are attending class under a different set of degree requirements, please visit

http://catalogofstudies.uark.edu/

to find your class year catalog.

HIGHER EDUCATION (HIED)

Christopher J. Lucas, Department Head of Educational Leadership,, Counseling, and Foundations, 234 Graduate Education Building, (479) 575-4207

John W. Murry, Jr., Coordinator of Graduate Studies, 251 Graduate Education Building, (479) 575-2207

Professors Gearhart, Hammons, Lucas • Associate Professors Gohn, Murry • Adjunct Associate Professors Conneely, Williams • Adjunct Assistant Professors Gordon, Stauffacher

Degrees Conferred:

M.Ed. (HIED)

Ed.S., Ed.D. (EDUC)

Areas of Specialization: The Higher Education program prepares students for professional competence, leadership, and service in two areas: administration (including student personnel work) and college teaching. A third program option combining elements of both administration and college teaching also may be selected. Within these areas of specialization, practicing professionals as well as persons entering the higher education field, may pursue programs emphasizing community colleges, four-year colleges and universities, or state, regional, or national agencies.

Prerequisites for Acceptance to the Program: In addition to meeting university requirements for admission to the Graduate School, all students seeking admission to the higher education program must complete program application procedures which include program application, three letters of reference, an autobiographical sketch, a sample of their writing ability, and for all educational specialist and doctoral applicants, a Miller Analogies or Graduate Record Examinations score and a personal interview with members of the higher education faculty.

Requirements for the Master of Education Degree: The master's degree program in Higher Education provides academic preparation for persons who plan to seek entry level positions at the director or assistant director level in both two-year and four-year institutions for which a master's degree is appropriate preparation including community colleges and technical colleges, liberal arts colleges, and four-year colleges and universities. Depending upon prior experience, graduates may expect to find employment in a wide variety of positions in residence life, financial aid, career planning and placement, student activities, student union management, alumni affairs, development, public information, continuing education, financial management, human resources, and institutional research, or as adviser to fraternities and sororities, or minority students.

In combination with course work outside of Higher Education, students may prepare for positions in development studies and in other beginning level positions in post-secondary institutions and educational agencies.

The 33 graduate-semester-hour program (or 27 hours and a thesis) includes a minimum of 21 graduate semester hours in Higher Education, a minimum of 6 semester hours of adviser- approved electives, and 3 semester hours in research or statistics, Additionally, students with no prior experience in post-secondary institutions will be expected to complete one or more internships.

Requirements for the Educational Specialist Degree: Two options are available: one in college teaching and one in college administration. While both programs are designed primarily for persons currently employed in post-secondary education, they can, under certain circumstances, be used as pre-service preparation for persons presenting two years of relevant experience. Each option contains a minimum of 30 graduate semester hours including 15 semester hours in higher education, three semester hours in research or statistics, a written project, and a minimum of six graduate semester hours of approved electives from outside Higher Education (previous graduate work may be counted toward this requirement). Students enrolled in either specialization with no prior full-time experience directly in keeping with their goals will be required to complete one or more internships. A basic requirement for majors in college teaching is the completion of a minimum of 30 graduate semester hours of course work in one or more intended teaching field(s) (including previous graduate work).

Requirements for the Doctor of Education Degree: Three program concentrations are offered: college teaching, administration, and a specialization combining elements of both. Each student's program of study includes 12 semester hours of Higher Education core courses, 9 semester hours of courses stipulated for an area of specialization, of 6 semester hours of electives in Higher Education, 9 semester hours from outside Higher Education; and 9-12 semester hours in research methods and statistics. Programs for students in the administration specialization must contain nine graduate semester hours in courses outside Higher Education while those in the college teaching specialization must contain a minimum of 45 post-baccalaureate, graduate semester hours in a teaching field(s). Students without three years of relevant experience in their field(s) of intended endeavor will be required to complete one or more appropriate internships.

COURSES: HIGHER EDUCATION (HIED)

HIED5003 Overview-American Higher Education (FA) A basic course in the study of higher education open to all students seeking careers in colleges and universities. Serves as an introduction to the programs, problems, issues, and trends in higher education.

HIED5033 College Students and Student Personnel Services (FA) Study of origins, functions, and policies in student personnel services in contemporary 2- and 4-year colleges and universities with emphasis on the student and student development.

HIED504V Practicum in Higher Education (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Students are assigned to a department or agency within or outside the university for professional experience under the joint supervision of on-site personnel and university faculty. Periodic meetings are scheduled for evaluation, discussion, and examination of techniques.

HIED5043 The Student in Higher Education (SP) Provides those who work or plan to work in post secondary educational institutions with an understanding of the student population in contemporary colleges and universities.

HIED5053 The Community-Junior College (FA) An overview of the community college. Topics include the history and philosophy of the community college movement, students, curriculum, state and local campus governance, teaching, student personnel work, finance and issues, problems, and trends.

HIED5083 History and Philosophy of Higher Education (SP) An examination of the history and development of higher education including the study of the philosophy, objectives, and functions of various types of institutions.

HIED560V Workshop (1-6) (IR) Practical and concentrated consideration of selected topics of current interest to practitioners.

HIED574V Internship (1-3) (FA, SP, SU) Supervised field experiences in student personnel services, college administration, academic advising, institutional research, development, or other areas of college and university work.

HIED600V Master's Thesis (1-6) (FA, SP, SU)

HIED6013 The Professoriate: Problems and Issues (SP) An examination of the vital issues and trends affecting college faculty personnel with emphasis upon institutional practices and policies.

HIED6022 Introduction to the Study of Higher Education (FA, SP) A requirement for all new doctoral and specialist students. Familiarization with writing requirements, library search procedures, library resources, and program requirements. Prerequisite: admission to Higher Education program (Ed.S. & Ed.D.)

HIED605V Independent Study (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Provides students with an opportunity to pursue special study in higher education.

HIED6073 Management of Higher Education Institutions (SU) Principles and concepts of management and their application in college and university settings.

HIED6173 Individual and Group Management Skills (SP, Even years) Development of knowledge, skill, and confidence in personal management, interpersonal relations, and structured group facilitation in a higher education setting.

HIED6183 Organization Development and Change in Higher Education (IR) An examination of the theory and practice of organization development as it relates to planned change in colleges and universities.

HIED6323 Design and Evaluation of College Teaching (FA, SU) Theory and practice of effective college teaching. Emphasis is placed on preparation and evaluation of instruction.

HIED6333 Curriculum Design in Higher Education (FA, Odd years) Types of undergraduate curricula and their supporting philosophies; approaches to curricula planning and assessment; curricular reforms; and factors influencing curricular policy making.

HIED6343 Strategies for Effective College Teaching (SP, Even years) An examination of traditional and innovative instructional strategies for use in college teaching.

HIED6423 Trends, Issues and Problems in Higher Education (FA, Odd years) A study of the current problems and trends related to the field of higher education.

HIED6653 Legal Aspects of Higher Education (SP) An examination of the legal status of higher education in the United States; the rights and responsibilities of educators and students including fair employment; due process; torts liability and contracts; student rights landmark court decisions; federal and state legislation having an impact on education.

HIED6663 Finance and Fiscal Management (SP) Higher education finance and budgeting practices: problems, issues, trends, and policy issues in higher education.

HIED6683 Governance and Policy Making in Higher Education (FA, Odd years) An analysis of governance and policy making affecting the control of colleges and universities. Attention is given to policy generation, governing board supervision, and the impact of institutional, professional, and regional groups as well as community, state, and federal pressures.

HIED674V Internship (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Supervised field experiences in student personnel services, college administration, college teaching, institutional research, development, or other areas of college and university work.

HIED680V Ed.S. Project (1-6) (FA, SP, SU)

HIED699V Seminar (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) A series of seminar for specialized study into areas of current significance in postsecondary education, such as leadership and planning; organization, development, and change; human resource development and appraisal; the student in higher education; etc.

HIED700V Doctoral Dissertation (1-18) (FA, SP, SU) Prerequisite: candidacy.