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 Technology in Higher Education (3:3:0) Prerequisites: basic familiarity with computer operations. Overview of technology issues in higher education and hands-on experience with select technology tools to enhance productivity and classroom and online learning. Examines issues related to using technology in administration, teaching and learning, and guides in developing policies and effective technology-enhanced learning activities for 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 Practicum (3:3:0) Prerequisites: Admission to certificate, MAIS/CCT or MAIS/Higher Education program; approval of advisor and practicum coordinator; 12 credits of core requirements; and 3 additional credits. Serves as an essential part of the certificate and MAIS programs. Supervised on-the-job experience in approved college or university setting or public agency involved in higher education. Develops skills applicable to college-based teaching or higher education administration or policy. Approval of practicum coordinator needed one semester before registration. Minimum 150 hours of work and participation in internship seminar. Graded S/NC.
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.
821 History of Higher Education in the United States (3:3:0) Key issues and moments in the history of higher education are examined as a way to understand current structures, cultures, policies, and purposes. Historical perspective will also be used to consider the near future of higher education. Students will examine current trends and possible futures for a specific topic by doing historical research on the issue.
826 Advanced Institutional and Program Assessment in Higher Education (3:3:0) Examination of educational assessment and evaluation, practices, and methods. Students critique and design an evaluation study and an evaluation report. Reviews ethical issues and impact of assessment and evaluation for students, employees, and programs.
830 Ethics in Higher Education: Personal, Organizational, and Institutional Realities (3:3:0) Explores theories, definitions, and applications of ethics across multiple higher education settings, with particular attention to critical theory contributions. Includes an in-depth analysis of major complex ethical issues in higher education settings using ethical frameworks.
885 Doctoral Internship in College Teaching and Administration (3:1:0) Prerequisites: admission to doctoral program, approval of advisor and internship coordinator, 18 credits of education core requirements, and 6 additional credits in knowledge area. Students must contact the program at least one semester before enrolling. Supervised internship at community college, four-year college/university, 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 180 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.