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Program Description

Courses and internships in higher education are directed toward the study of administrative and academic operations of colleges and universities. Specific program options include: administration, student services, curriculum, and instruction option, a higher education teaching internship developed in conjunction with the student’s major academic advisor and the center staff may be anticipated. Internships may be completed at the University or at one of several cooperating institutions.

Foundation Studies (9 credits):

5100:620 Psychology of Instruction for Teaching and Learning
OR
3
5100:646 Multicultural Counseling 3
5100:640 Techniques of Research 3
5100:703 Seminar: History and Philosophy of Higher Education 3

Required Courses (27 credits):

Required:    
5190:515
Administration in Higher Education
3
5190:521
Law and Higher Education
3
5190:526
Student Services and Higher Education
3
5190:527
The American College Student
3
5190:530
Higher Education Curriculum and Program Planning
3
5190:600
Advanced Administrative Colloquium in Higher Education
3
5190:601
Internship in Higher Education
2-6
5190:602
Internship in Higher Education Seminar
1
5190:620
Finance and Higher Education
3
5190:626
Policy, Assessment and Accountability in Higher Education
3

Electives:

5190:525 Topical Seminar 3
5190:590 Workshop 3-6
5190:635 Instructional Strategies and Techniques for the College Instructor 3

Students must successfully complete a master’s comprehensive examination for the Educational Administration-Higher Education Option.


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