HIGHER EDUCATION LEADERSHIP PROGRAM



  COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

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.

HIED 5033 College Students and Student Personnel Services

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.

HIED 504V Practicum in Higher Education

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.

HIED 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.

HIED 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.

HIED 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.

HIED 560V Workshop

Practical and concentrated consideration of selected topics of current interest to practitioners.

HIED 574V Internship

Supervised field experiences in student personnel services, college administration, academic advising, institutional research, development, or other areas of college and university work.

HIED 600V Masters Thesis

HIED 6013 The Professoriate: Problems and Issues

An examination of the vital issues and trends affecting college faculty personnel with emphasis on institutional practices and policies.

HIED 6022 Introduction to the Study of Higher Education

A requirement for all new doctoral and specialist students. Familiarization with writing requirements, library search procedures, library resources, and program requirements.

HIED 605V Independent Study

Provides students with an opportunity to pursue topics of special interest in higher education.

HIED 6073 Management of Higher Education Institutions

Principles and concepts of management and their application in college and university settings.

HIED 6083 Management Skills for Effective Leadership

HIED 6093 Leading Change

HIED 6173 Individual and Group Management Skills

Development of knowledge, skill, and confidence in personal management, interpersonal relations, and structured group facilitation in a higher education setting.

HIED 6183 Organization Development and Change in Higher Education

An examination of the theory and practice of organization development as it relates to planned change in colleges and universities.

HIED 6323 Design and Evaluation of College Teaching

Theory and practice of effective college teaching. Emphasis is placed on preparation and evaluation of instruction.

HIED 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.

HIED 6343 Strategies for Effective College Teaching

An examination of traditional and innovative instructional strategies for use in college teaching.

HIED 6423 Trends, Issues and Problems in Higher Education

A study of the current problems and trends related to the field of higher education.

HIED 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; tort liability and contracts; student rights; landmark court decisions; federal and state legislation having an impact on education.

HIED 6663 Finance and Fiscal Management

Higher education finance and budgeting practices: problems, issues, trends, and policy issues in higher education.

HIED 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.

HIED 6993 Techniques of Research in Higher Education

HIED 674V Internship

Supervised field experiences in student personnel services, college administration, college teaching, institutional research, development, or other areas of college and university work.

HIED 680V Ed.S. Project

HIED 699V Seminar in Higher Education

A series of seminar for specialized study into areas of current significance in post-secondary education, such as leadership and planning; organization, development, and change; human resource development and appraisal; the student in higher education; etc.

HIED 700V Doctoral Dissertation


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