Courses
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This course provides a foundation for the study of modern higher education administration in the U.S. The course will examine organizational structure as well as internal and external influences on the university.
- Graded: A/F
This course examines the Student Affairs profession and its place in American higher education. The history, roles and functions of the profession; the skills and competencies necessary; and current issues
This course examines budgeting and financing issues in higher education. This includes the types revenue, state and federal policy impacts on higher education funding, budgeting formats, and budget analysis. In addition, these issues will be discussed in the context of the institution's mission and goals.
- Graded: A/F
This course examines pedagogical student development theories and their application to Student Affairs practice in the delivery of programs and services. Characteristics of today’s diverse college students and the effects of these characteristics on their development will be assessed as they relate to best practices in pedagogy.
- Graded: A/F
This course will introduce students to some of the most pressing legal issues that confront higher education and student affairs today. Specifically this course explores current and historic court cases and policies that influence students, staff, and faculty. One of the key goals for the course is to consider policy questions and options that are associated with institutional responses to these legal issues.
This course provides graduate students with an extensive, semester-long , field experience in a two- or four-year college, under the dual guidance of a placement supervisor and internship coordinator. The internship experience must relate to the student's career and learning goals.
The Capstone provides students with an opportunity to integrate learning from various courses with applied analysis of real-world issues. Students will work with a faculty member to develop a research paper or project to address a practical issue facing the higher education and student affairs. The final product will be tangible evidence of a degree candidate’s qualifications and expertise. The faculty member may assign additional readings and assignments to evaluate the student’s level of knowledge of the material. The capstone course serves as a culminating experience in the program.
- Graded: S/U
- Prerequisites: PA 500
The student develops a thesis with the help of a three member thesis committee (chair and two readers). The student will submit a three- to five-page research proposal which must be approved before registering for credit. Appropriate thesis forms must be completed prior to enrollment. The thesis must be approved by the thesis committee and the Office of Graduate Education. The student should consult with the department and the Office of Graduate Education for specific requirements.