John W. Murry, Jr., Coordinator of Graduate Studies, 251 Graduate Education Building, 575-2207
PROFESSORS CHAMBERLIN, HAMMONS, LUCAS, VAN PATTEN; PROFESSORS EMERITI BROWNE, DOUGLAS, FURST; ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR GOHN; ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR EMERITA ALLIE; ASSISTANT PROFESSORS CONNEELY, GORDON, IGLINSKY, MURRY
Ed.S., Ed.D. (EDUC)
Areas of Specialization: The Higher Education program prepares students for 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 any higher education program must complete departmental application procedures which include three letters of reference, an autobiographical sketch, a sample of their writing ability, and, for all educational specialist and doctoral applicants, submit a Miller Analogies or Graduate Record Examinations score, and a personal interview with members of the higher education faculty; evidence of compatibility of Higher Education program offerings with the applicant's goals, interests, and background; and approval by the Committee on Graduate Study in Education of the College of Education.
Requirements for the Master of Education Degree: The master's degree program in Higher Education provides academic preparation for persons who plan to seek positions in post-secondary institutions for which a master's degree is appropriate preparation. Depending upon prior experience, graduates may expect to find employment in a wide variety of positions in residential housing, financial aids, career planning and placement, student activities, student union management, alumni affairs, development, public information, continuing education, 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 developmental 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 12 graduate semester hours in Higher Education, a minimum of 9 semester hours of advisor- approved electives, and 3 semester hours each in research or statistics, history and philosophy of higher education, and the student in higher education. Additionally, students with no prior experience in post-secondary institutions will be expected to complete one or more practica and/or internships.
Requirements for the Educational Specialist Degree: Specializations are offered in college teaching and college administration. Both program options are designed primarily for persons currently employed in post-secondary education. Each option contains a minimum of 30 graduate semester hours including 15 semester hours in higher education, 3 semester hours in research or statistics, a written project, and a minimum of 6 graduate semester hours from outside Higher Education. 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 options of specialization 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 in their area of specialization, a minimum of 6 semester hours of electives in Higher Education, a minimum of 9 semester hours from outside Higher Education; and common core requirements mandated by the College of Education. Programs for students in the administration specialization must contain a minimum of 9 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. A minimum of 27 semester hours of credit in Higher Education courses, exclusive of practica, internships, or credit earned for dissertation research, is required.
Courses: Higher Education (HIED)
5003 Overview--American Higher Education 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.
5033 College Students and Student Personnel Services Study of origins, functions, and policies in student personnel services in contemporary two- and four-year colleges and universities with emphasis on the student and student development.
504V Practicum in Higher Education (1-6) 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.
5043 The Student in Higher Education 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.
5053 The Community-Junior College 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.
5083 History and Philosophy of Higher Education An examination of the history and development of higher education including the study of the philosophy, objectives, and functions of various types of institutions.
560V Workshop (1-6) (Irregular) Practical and concentrated consideration of selected topics of current interest to practitioners.
599V Seminar (1-18)
600V Master's Thesis (1-6) (Fa, Sp, Su) Prerequisite: consent.
6013 The Professoriate: Problems and Issues An examination of the vital issues and trends affecting college faculty personnel with emphasis upon institutional practices and policies.
605V Independent Study (1-18) (Fa, Sp, Su) Provides students with an opportunity to pursue special study in higher education. Prerequisite: consent.
6073 Management of Higher Educational Institutions Principles and concepts of management and their application in college and university settings.
6173 Applied Management Concepts Application of management practices as they pertain to higher education settings. Includes personal profile inventory, time management, team building, personnel selection, group decision-making and problem solving, designing effective organizational structures, management conflict, and other topics of current interest.
6323 Design and Evaluation of College Teaching Theory and practice of effective college teaching. Emphasis is placed on preparation and evaluation of instruction.
6333 Curriculum Design in Higher Education Types of undergraduate curricula and their supporting philosophies; approaches to curricula planning and assessment; curricular reforms; and factors influencing curricular policy making.
6343 Strategies for Effective College Teaching An examination of traditional and innovative instructional strategies for use in college teaching.
6423 Problems, Issues, and Trends in Higher Ed-ucation A study of the current problems and trends related to the field of higher education.
6653 Legal Aspects of Higher Education 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.
6663 Finance and Fiscal Management Higher education finance and budgeting practices: problems, issues, trends, and policy issues in higher education.
6683 Governance and Policy Making in Higher Education 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.
674V 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. Prerequisite: consent.
680V Ed.S. Project (1-18) (Fa, Sp, Su)
699V Seminar (1-6) A series of seminars 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.
700V Doctoral Dissertation (1-18) Prerequisite: candidacy and consent of student's advisory committee.
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