College Teaching (CTCH)
Higher Education
601 The Community College (3:3:0) Studies institutional character of the community college, including history, purpose, clientele, organization, finance, and social function. Studies issues currently faced by community colleges.
602 College Teaching (3:3:0) Describes issues that affect teaching and learning, and provides basic tools to use in college classroom. Teaches how to plan course, develop syllabus, promote learning among diversity of students, and implement classroom assessment techniques.
603 Teaching with Technology (3:3:0) Prerequisites: basic familiarity with computer operations. Basic skills in word processing, spreadsheets, and electronic presentation software applications. Basic Internet and electronic database research skills. Offers overview, hands-on experience with technology tools to enhance classroom and online learning. Examines issues related to using technology in teaching and learning, and guides in developing effective technology-enhanced learning activities for undergraduate students.
604 The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (3:3:0) Overview of the movement in higher education in scholarship of teaching and learning. Focuses on ways students learn, how learning can be improved, and different methods of conducting research into teaching and learning.
605 Curriculum and Program Design and Assessment (3:3:0)Prerequisites: CTCH 601 or 602, and 603. Prepares for designing, implementing, and assessing new courses, curricula, and programs. Examines relationships of courses and curricula to larger programs and institutional goals. Explores program planning and implementation such as documenting need, generating cost estimates, and assembling strong case for new programs.
606 Diversity in Higher Education (3:3:0) Explores instructional interactions and communication strategies for diverse learner populations. Includes discussion of sociological, behavioral, and cognitive theory on culture.
621 Higher Education in the United States (3:3:0) History of higher education from colonial period to the present. Examines philosophic, political, social, and economic forces that have influenced development. Reviews today’s issues and challenges.
622 Organization and Administration in Higher Education (3:3:0)Provides concepts of organization and administration in contemporary institutions from macro to micro perspectives. Studies theory and practices of the organization as it relates to governance, structure, and management of the institution.
624 Finance and Fiscal Management in Higher Education (3:3:0)Overview of higher education finance and fiscal management.
626 Assessment in Higher Education (3:3:0) Focuses on political and historical context of assessment in higher education, and teaches strategies for classroom, program, and institutional assessment. Develops skills in survey and focus group research, and teaches how to develop and implement assessment plan.
641 Introduction to Counseling (3:3:0) Introduces profession and its practice in various settings. Examines history and development of counseling; national associations; ethical code; standards for preparation and credentials; and roles, functions, and responsibilities.
643 Counseling Theory and Practice in Higher Education (3:3:0)Study of historical contemporary approaches to counseling. Emphasizes applications of theoretical models as appropriate for higher education.
644 Student Services in Higher Education (3:3:0) Focuses on development and organization of student personnel programs and services in institutions of higher learning. Covers philosophy, methods, and techniques.
645 The Contemporary College Student (3:3:0) Analyzes changing demographics, barriers, and developmental issues facing college students. Studies impact of college environment on student development, and interaction between students of varying subcultures and the environment. Examines technology issues and their impact.
685 Higher Education Practicum (3:3:0) Serves as an essential part of MAIS in higher education or student services program. Supervised on-the-job experience in approved college or university setting or public agency involved in higher education. Approval of practicum coordinator needed one semester before registration.
792 Special Topics in Higher Education (1-6:1-6:0) Prerequisite: admission to doctoral program, or permission of instructor. Covers current issues in teaching and learning in higher education. May be repeated for credit when topic is different.
885 Internship in College Teaching and Administration (3:01:0)Prerequisites: admission to certificate, MAIS/CCT, MAIS/Higher Education, or doctoral program; approval of advisor and internship coordinator; CTCH 601 or 602; 6 additional credits of core requirements; and 3additional credits in knowledge area. Students must contact the program at least one semester before enrolling. Supervised internship at community college or nonteaching higher-education setting such as government agency or administrative office. Develops skills applicable to college-based teaching or higher education administration or policy. Minimum 200 hours of work, and participation in internship seminar. Graded S/NC.
897 Directed Reading in Higher Education (1-6:0:0)Prerequisite: admission to doctoral program and permission. Independent reading on topic agreed on by student and instructor.
998 Doctoral Dissertation Proposal (1-3:0:0)Prerequisite: completion of at least one internship and all other course work and qualifying exams. Contact program for permission to register. Work on research proposal that forms basis for doctoral dissertation. Graded S/NC.
999 Doctoral Dissertation (1-12:0:0) Prerequisite: CTCH 998, two internships, and appointed dissertation committee. Doctoral dissertation research and writing under direction of dissertation committee. Graded S/NC.