Courses
EDHI 6110. Foundations & Functions of CSP. 3 Credits.
Overview of the work of the student affairs profession, including philosophical base, historical development, current practices, and future trends. Prerequisite: Higher Education & Student Affairs student.
EDHI 6120. Social Justice/Inclusion in HE. 3 Credits.
Explores cultural pluralism philosophies, racial identity development, racial incidences, and educational practices related to racism and diversity for implementation in higher education.
EDHI 6130. Helping Skills in Stdn Affairs. 3 Credits.
An exploration of studies, techniques, and methods for advising and helping skills in higher education and student affairs administration.
EDHI 6210. College Students and Contexts. 3 Credits.
An overview of college and university contexts, including the impact of various environments on student success.
EDHI 6220. Problems in Education. 1-6 Credits.
Individual work on a research problem selected by the student in consultation with a staff member. Prerequisite: Twelve hours in education and related areas; endorsement by a sponsoring faculty member.
EDHI 6310. Student Development Theory. 3 Credits.
Explores student development theories and research relevant to student learning and personal development; includes the ability to apply theory to improve and inform student affairs and teaching practice.
EDHI 6320. Higher Education Law. 3 Credits.
Examines the relationship between higher education and the law, including how various substantive areas of the law affect colleges/universities and their stakeholders. Focuses on the major topical areas, key concepts, sociocultural contexts, and precedential cases pertinent to the law and higher education.
EDHI 6330. Prgrm Eval & Assess in HESA. 3 Credits.
Focuses on promoting an understanding of assessment and evaluation in student affairs with particular emphasis on the ACPA/NASPA Assessment, Evaluation, and Research professional competency area. Students will learn how to implement an assessment plan and effectively report assessment efforts to broad audiences.
EDHI 6391. Master's Thesis Research. 1-18 Credits.
Thesis topic must be approved by a faculty committee.
EDHI 6410. Higher Ed Admin & Organization. 3 Credits.
Introduction to concepts of administration and organization as applied to contemporary higher education setting. Characteristics of organizations, dynamic elements of administration, and theories and processes of change.
EDHI 6420. Capstone:Eth,Val&Mean/High Ed. 3 Credits.
An applied student affairs seminar featuring ethical problem-solving, appreciation of religious pluralism, and approaches to facilitating the search for moral and spiritual meaning in the American university.
EDHI 6850. Seminar in Higher Education. 1-3 Credits.
Designed for Graduate students concentrating in programs in Higher Education. Analysis and discussion of current issues and problems in higher education.
EDHI 6890. Lab Experience in Education. 2 Credits.
Practica internships, offered in various University departments and offices, enable students to integrate conceptual knowledge with professional practices. Prerequisite: Higher Education & Student Affairs Administration student.
EDHI 6990. Special Topics. 1-18 Credits.
See Schedule of Courses for specific titles.
EDHI 6991. Internship. 1-18 Credits.
Students will undertake an approved internship in an institution which reflects the particular area of interest and needs of the student. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
EDHI 6993. Independent Study. 1-18 Credits.
A course which is tailored to fit the interests of a specific student, which occurs outside the traditional classroom/laboratory setting under the supervision of a faculty member, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.
EDHI 6995. Graduate Independent Research. 1-18 Credits.
Graduate student work on individual or small team research projects under the supervision of a faculty member, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.
EDHI 7491. Doctoral Dissertation Research. 1-18 Credits.
Research for Doctoral Dissertation.
EDHI 7990. Special Topics. 1-18 Credits.
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EDHI 7991. Internship. 1-18 Credits.
On-site supervised work experience combined with a structured academic learning plan directed by a faculty member or a faculty-staff team in which a faculty member is the instructor of record, for which academic credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.
EDHI 7995. Graduate Independent Research. 1-18 Credits.
Graduate student work on individual or small team research projects under the supervision of a faculty member, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.