Higher Education
HIED 5300 (3-3-0) College and University Administration
An overview of the various types of institutions of higher education and their organization and roles on a national scope; their principal administrative functions, including faculty personnel, business management, public relations, and the liaising of student personnel with other administrative functions.
Requisites: None.
Offered: Fall, Online.
HIED 5380 (3-3-0) Readings in Higher Education
Guided individual study in consultation with a higher education faculty member; study designed to provide the student with a more in-depth analysis in a specific area of interest or expertise.
Requisites: 6 hours of HIED courses.
Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer.
HIED 6310 (3-3-0) Legal Aspects and Finance in Higher Education
An analysis of case law on issues of access, student rights, employment, church and state, private sector, liability, academic freedom, and civil rights. Additionally, this course examines revenue, fund-raising and development, types of expenditures, tuition and financial aid policies, budgeting, and accounting practices.
Requisites: None.
Offered: Summer, Online.
HIED 6311 (3-3-0) Access and Equity in Higher Education
An exploration of contemporary issues that create barriers and opportunities to access and equity in higher education. The course will address theoretical and practical research surrounding higher education policy, socioeconomics, ethnic/racial diversity, inclusion, belonging, college activism, and social justice.
Requisites: None.
Offered: Periodically.
HIED 6320/21 (3-3-0) Practicum in Higher Education (S-L)
Practical application of learning and skills developed during coursework by serving in a particular higher education department/office. One practicum experience is required for the MED in Higher Education degree (Administration Track). This course contains a field-based service-learning component.
Requisites: A minimum of six hours of completed HIED courses, excluding HIED 5380, is required as well as approval of MED in Higher Education Program Director.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
HIED 6330 (3-3-0) Research Methods in Higher Education
Examination of quantitative, qualitative, historical, and other research designs and methods to enhance the evaluation of higher education research and to prepare students for studies in research design.
Requisites: None.
Offered: Fall, Online.
HIED 6340 (3-3-0) History and Philosophy of Higher Education
An examination of the development of American higher education against the background of influential social, political, economic, and intellectual issues.
Requisites: None.
Offered: Spring, Online.
HIED 6361 (3-3-0) Teaching, Learning, and Student Development
A study of teaching and learning/development theories related to higher education. Teaching methods, lesson design, and learner-faculty relations are introduced.
Requisites: None.
Offered: Summer, Online.
HIED 6362 (3-3-0) Curriculum/Program Planning
Study of theoretical foundations, models, methods, and evaluation in planning curriculum/programs for adults and higher education.
Requisites: None.
Offered: Periodically.
HIED 6364 (3-3-0) Campus Community Design and Development
A study of the insights, understandings, and practices of developing effective learning communities at colleges and universities.
Requisites: None.
Offered: Fall.
HIED 6366 (3-3-0) History and Philosophy of Community Colleges
This course emphasizes the history, philosophy, and contemporary nature of community colleges in terms of organization and administration, students, faculty, curriculum and instruction, finance, and governance and trends.
Requisites: None.
Offered: Fall.
HIED 6367 (3-3-0) Finance and Administration in Community Colleges
This course is an introduction to the body of research regarding finance and administration issues and practices in community, junior, and technical colleges in the United States. Implications of the literature will be considered for policy and practice at all levels of the community college.
Requisites: None.
Offered: Spring.
HIED 6368 (3-3-0) Contemporary Issues and Challenges in Community Colleges
This course is an introduction to the body of research of contemporary issues in community, junior, and technical colleges in the United States. Implications of the literature will be considered for policy and practice at all levels of the community college.
Requisites: None.
Offered: Spring.
HIED 6369 (3-3-0) Teaching and Learning in Community Colleges
A study of issues that affect teaching and learning in community, junior, and technical colleges in the United States. The course provides basic tools to plan a course, develop syllabi, promote learning among diverse student populations, and implement classroom assessment techniques.
Requisites: None.
Offered: Summer.
HIED 6370 (3-3-0) The College Student
Today's college student can be defined as diverse. Each element of this demographic may present a unique challenge for higher education faculty and administrators. This course provides a survey of the key components of student development, cognitive and intellectual growth, changing attitudes, values and moral development of the college student.
Requisites: None.
Offered: Periodically.
HIED 6371 (3-3-0) Introduction to Student Affairs Work
An overview of basic functions and professional issues in student affairs work. Pertinent concepts of administration and student development are introduced. The functions of and relationships between various student services departments are discussed.
Requisites: None.
Offered: Periodically, Online.
HIED 6372 (3-3-0) Principles of Co-Curricular Learning
Co-curricular learning is a holistic process that integrates academic pursuits and student development into one cohesive and intertwined unit. The course explores the basic concepts and practices of a transformational education model that moves from simple information transfer to a more reflective, cognitive, affective, behavioral, and spiritually developmental approach.
Requisites: None.
Offered: Fall, Online.
HIED 6373 (3-3-0) Methods for the Higher Education Administrator
A study of education administration focusing on practical techniques regarding organizational skills, relationship building, time management, and evaluation techniques related to education administration, particularly at Christian colleges and universities.
Requisites: None.
Offered: Spring, Online.