Higher Education (HIED)

*PROFESSORS GEARHART, HAMMONS, LUCAS
*ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS GOHN, MURRY
*ASSISTANT PROFESSOR GORDON
*ADJUNCT ASSISTANT PROFESSORS CONNEELY, GORDON, STAUFFACHER


HIGHER EDUC (HIED)

Graduate standing is prerequisite to the following courses:

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.

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 Applied Management Concepts (SP) 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.

HIED6183 Organization Development and Change in Higher Education (SU) 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 Problems, Issues, and Trends 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.