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    Master of Science in Higher Education

    The Master of Science in Higher Education program stresses the practical knowledge, critical thinking, research, and writing skills relevant to leaders in today’s colleges and universities. Whether your interests are in administration, teaching, student development, or other areas within higher education, you will have the opportunity to work closely with your instructors and other students who share your interests. Enjoy the convenience and flexibility of online learning while you study to maximize your career choices and strengthen your knowledge and skills as a practitioner of higher education. 

    Master of Science in Higher Education Program Highlights

    Courses feature learning activities led by distinguished faculty members who are dedicated to helping you pursue your educational goals. In the interactive online courses, you will:

    • Focus on multicultural and diversity issues affecting student development in higher education
    • Examine how technology, public policy, and financing issues affect a student’s ability to attend college
    • Explore the historical development of colleges and universities in the United States and the organizational principles that guide them 

    What are the Career Opportunities?

    The Master of Science in Higher Education is designed to prepare you to pursue leadership positions in colleges, community colleges, universities, and technical and vocational centers. Your master's degree may help you qualify for positions such as department or division chair; positions in institutional research, assessment, or staff development; or supervisory roles such as director of admissions, advising, student life, or student services.† Upon successful completion of the program, you may choose to further your knowledge by pursing doctoral-level studies.‡ 

    Master of Science in Higher Education Specializations

    Choose from five areas of specialization designed to help you develop valuable expertise in specific areas of higher education administration, teaching, assessment, or student affairs. Most institutions require individuals teaching at the collegiate level to have the minimum of either a master’s degree in their teaching field or a master’s degree in higher education and 18 semester hours (27 quarter credit hours) of graduate coursework in their teaching field. If you are interested in the college teaching and learning or online college teaching specialization, Kaplan University offers eight concentrations that give you the opportunity to complete the minimum amount of graduate coursework in your chosen teaching field.* Choose from: accounting, environmental policy, health care administration, information technology, legal studies, management, marketing, or psychology.

    Assessment and Evaluation: Focus on institutional and program-level assessment and evaluation in higher education. Course topics include design and lead planning, assessment, evaluation, and reporting efforts in offices of institutional research, institutional effectiveness, and educational assessment in traditional and online colleges and universities.

    College Administration and Leadership: Study to gain expertise in the principles of effective leadership as they relate to the management of academic programs and departments in a variety of postsecondary settings. Explore the roles of institutional research and strategic planning in institutions of higher education. Develop skills in assessing and evaluating academic programs, including accreditation standards and processes in both on-ground and online institutions. Prepare to enter the field of higher education administration, or to advance your career and take on new leadership roles.† 

    Online College Teaching: The online college teaching specialization is designed to prepare students to teach in online settings. Students who complete this specialization may already have (or be in the process of obtaining) the subject-matter expertise needed to pursue postsecondary teaching positions in their field. The Online College Teaching specialization focuses on the knowledge, skills, and approaches for success instruction in online learning environments. 

    The specialization courses emphasize adult learning theory, distance learning technologies and pedagogies, characteristics of online learners, special considerations for assessing student learning outcomes in the online environment, and current developments and trends in online education. When paired with an optional concentration, which allows you to complete graduate courses in your chosen academic discipline, this specialization could help prepare you to become an effective postsecondary instructor in online-based institutions.† 

    College Teaching and Learning: Explore foundations of adult learning and the use of technology in higher education settings. Focus on developing expertise in curriculum design and implementation and in the methods and models used to assess learning outcomes. Analyze strategies for quality online education as you explore the theory and processes of designing, delivering, and assessing online learning. When paired with an optional concentration, which allows you to complete graduate courses in your chosen academic discipline, this specialization could help you prepare to become an effective postsecondary instructor.† 

    Student Affairs: Focus on developing expertise in the administration of a comprehensive student services program for both on-ground and online institutions. Gain hands-on experience through internships at two different real-world educational institutions, and explore how to incorporate current management and legal issues into student affairs. This specialization meets the standards of the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS) for graduate programs in student affairs and the standards of the Professional Preparation Commission of the American College Personnel Association (ACPA).

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  • Curriculum: Standard Specialization Track

    Core

    HE 510: FOUNDATIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION (5 Credits)

    This course presents an overview of the historical development of tertiary educational institutions in the United States. There is a particular focus on the constantly evolving functions of its various sectors (e.g., universities, colleges, and community colleges) through examination and discussion of the evolution of tertiary institutions from their medieval European origins as Studia Generalia to the contemporary social functions, organizational structures, funding, and guiding principles and values of America's approximately 3,000 tertiary institutions.

    Total Core Credits: 30
    Total Program Credits: 50

    HE 520: HIGHER EDUCATION LAWS AND REGULATIONS (5 Credits)

    This course explores the legal environment of postsecondary educational institutions in the United States through an examination of legal structures, principles, and analysis. Specifically, this course will focus on the competing interests, rights, and responsibilities of state and federal governments, institutions, faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders in various higher education settings.

    Total Core Credits: 30
    Total Program Credits: 50

    HE 530: HIGHER EDUCATION ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNANCE (5 Credits)

    This course presents an overview of the organizational governance of educational institutions in the United States in an international context through examination and discussion of models of institutional governance, academic organization, and higher education constituencies, and their respective roles and responsibilities.

    Total Core Credits: 30
    Total Program Credits: 50

    HE 540: MULTICULTURALISM AND DIVERSITY IN HIGHER EDUCATION (5 Credits)

    This course explores the educational participation of diverse groups in higher education. Students will gain a further understanding of issues of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, class, age, and disability affecting students in colleges and universities, including how these issue impact curriculum. Students will evaluate how institutions address issues of multiculturalism and diversity as well as their own attitudes, beliefs, and practices.

    Total Core Credits: 30
    Total Program Credits: 50

    HE 550: HIGHER EDUCATION FINANCE (5 Credits)

    This course focuses on institutional finance and analysis of the factors contributing to institutional productivity. Students will examine different approaches to funding higher education, the state appropriations process, accreditation, and federal issues such as financial aid. Students will also examine the institutional budget process and different approaches to budgeting, the importance of financial leadership and transparency, the concepts of “reengineering” and Total Quality Management (TQM) as applied in higher education, and the effects of technology on productivity.

    Total Core Credits: 30
    Total Program Credits: 50

    IX 540: RESEARCH METHODS FOR EDUCATION AND INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY (5 Credits)

    This practitioner-oriented course is designed for students to explore different methodologies, designs, and tools used in educational research. Students will examine ethical standards for conducting research and write an applied research proposal on an approved topic in the field of education or instructional design and technology. Other learning activities include examining data analysis techniques, completing the institutional review board certification, and critically analyzing readings and examples of research related to K–12, higher education, military, corporate, and nonprofit organizations.

    Total Core Credits: 30
    Total Program Credits: 50

    Specialization—College Teaching and Learning

    HE 521: TEACHING ADULT LEARNERS (5 Credits)

    This course provides participants with the information necessary to comprehend, assess, and evaluate the foundational aspects of andragogy, which includes historical influences, theories and models, contemporary and international perspectives, the use of technology, teaching in a variety of higher education settings, and the development of and reflections on teaching and learning in adulthood.

    Total Specialization—College Teaching and Learning Credits: 20
    Total Program Credits: 50

    HE 523: CURRICULUM DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION (5 Credits)

    This course presents an overview of various strategies, techniques, and methods to design and implement curricula in postsecondary institutions. The course emphasizes calls for reform, need for academic plans, curricular consideration of academic disciplines and fields, influences of learners, instruction, and administration.

    Total Specialization—College Teaching and Learning Credits: 20
    Total Program Credits: 50

    HE 525: STUDENT LEARNING ASSESSMENT METHODS (5 Credits)

    This course presents historical developments, theoretical perspectives, and fundamental approaches to student learning. Students learn to apply various contemporary methods used to assess learning outcomes effectively in classrooms throughout the various college and university classifications and to discuss international perspectives.

    Total Specialization—College Teaching and Learning Credits: 20
    Total Program Credits: 50

    HE 545: TEACHING AND LEARNING ONLINE (5 Credits)

    This course provides an overview of the technological innovations, pedagogical developments, and strategies for quality online education through an examination of the theory and processes of designing, delivering, and assessing online learning.

    Total Specialization—College Teaching and Learning Credits: 20
    Total Program Credits: 50

    Specialization—College Administration and Leadership

    HE 511: DEPARTMENTAL AND DIVISIONAL LEADERSHIP (5 Credits)

    This course provides students with a foundation in leadership theory and practices applicable to academic departments and other divisional units within higher education. This course is designed to help prepare students to successfully function in academic, middle-management positions such as department chair, division chair, assistant dean, dean, and other similar leadership roles.

    Total Specialization—College Administration and Leadership Credits: 20
    Total Program Credits: 50

    HE 513: INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH AND STRATEGIC PLANNING (5 Credits)

    In this course, students explore the role of institutional research and its relationship with other administrative and strategic processes within institutions of higher education. Students are introduced to the institutional research profession and common functions of institutional research offices. Students also examine effective techniques for collecting and reporting data in higher education and consider how data is used for decision making and strategic planning.

    Total Specialization—College Administration and Leadership Credits: 20
    Total Program Credits: 50

    HE 515: EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM ASSESSMENT (5 Credits)

    This course explores theories and processes of measuring student learning in postsecondary educational settings to evaluate the effectiveness of academic programs. Specifically, this course focuses on involving stakeholders in a culture of assessment, clearly defining learning goals, developing learning assessment plans, and using assessment data to improve teaching and learning.

    Total Specialization—College Administration and Leadership Credits: 20
    Total Program Credits: 50

    HE 543: ASSESSMENT OF ONLINE LEARNING PROGRAMS (5 Credits)

    This course presents a comprehensive overview of the quality online program, as outlined by accreditation procedures and standards. Students will learn the systems approach of assessment to evaluate programs and the organization, and consider approaches to establishing a culture of assessment to support online learning. Additionally, the course addresses the development of online curriculum and the alignment of outcomes with assessment instruments.

    Total Specialization—College Administration and Leadership Credits: 20
    Total Program Credits: 50

    Specialization—Online College Teaching

    HE 521: TEACHING ADULT LEARNERS (5 Credits)

    This course provides participants with the information necessary to comprehend, assess, and evaluate the foundational aspects of andragogy, which includes historical influences, theories and models, contemporary and international perspectives, the use of technology, teaching in a variety of higher education settings, and the development of and reflections on teaching and learning in adulthood.

    Total Specialization—Online College Teaching Credits: 20
    Total Program Credits: 50

    HE 527: ASSESSING STUDENT LEARNING ONLINE (5 Credits)

    This course provides an introduction to the theoretical perspectives and real-world practices of evaluating student learning in an online learn­ing context. Students learn to apply a variety of methods used to assess learning outcomes ef­fectively, with special attention paid to the unique nature of the online learning context.

    Total Specialization—Online College Teaching Credits: 20
    Total Program Credits: 50

    HE 545: TEACHING AND LEARNING ONLINE (5 Credits)

    This course provides an overview of the technological innovations, pedagogical developments, and strategies for quality online education through an examination of the theory and processes of designing, delivering, and assessing online learning.

    Total Specialization—Online College Teaching Credits: 20
    Total Program Credits: 50

    HE 547: EFFECTIVE ONLINE INSTRUCTION-DESIGN AND PRACTICE (5 Credits)

    This course explores the factors that make online learning courses successful as well as what lessons can be learned from less successful online strategies. The course examines how the findings of online learning research, a deep understanding of local context, and the intelligent use of technology tools can work together to allow the development and delivery of top-flight online courses. Practical, applicable skills are stressed in this practice-oriented course.

    Prerequisites Required: HE 525 or HE 527 recommended, HE 525 preferred

    Total Specialization—Online College Teaching Credits: 20
    Total Program Credits: 50

    Specialization—Assessment and Evaluation

    HE 515: EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM ASSESSMENT (5 Credits)

    This course explores theories and processes of measuring student learning in postsecondary educational settings to evaluate the effectiveness of academic programs. Specifically, this course focuses on involving stakeholders in a culture of assessment, clearly defining learning goals, developing learning assessment plans, and using assessment data to improve teaching and learning.

    Total Specialization—Assessment and Evaluation Credits: 20
    Total Program Credits: 50

    HE 557: INTRODUCTION TO ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION IN HIGHER EDUCATION (5 Credits)

    This course presents an overview of past and contemporary approaches to assessment and evaluation theory as they apply to higher education and nonschool organizations. Students will become familiar with basic terminology, research design protocols, the implementation of assessment and evaluation initiatives, and decision making in the context of mission, values, goals, and objectives. Evaluator roles, core competencies, professional standards, and codes of conduct are additional topics.

    Total Specialization—Assessment and Evaluation Credits: 20
    Total Program Credits: 50

    HE 559: QUANTITATIVE METHODS AND INSTRUMENTS FOR ASSESSMENT (5 Credits)

    This course presents an in-depth overview of typical quantitative research designs, methods, data collection tools, and data analysis and reporting used in assessment and evaluation. It focuses on the research process related to assessment and evaluation and the basic skills required to plan, conduct, analyze, report, and evaluate research with a quantitative design. Detailed procedures associated with quantitative research, including experimental, quasi-experimental, survey, and correlational designs, are examined. Practical limitations of quantitative designs in assessment and evaluation and the role of quantitative research in mixed-method approaches are considered.

    Total Specialization—Assessment and Evaluation Credits: 20
    Total Program Credits: 50

    HE 527: ASSESSING STUDENT LEARNING ONLINE (5 Credits)

    This course provides an introduction to the theoretical perspectives and real-world practices of evaluating student learning in an online learn­ing context. Students learn to apply a variety of methods used to assess learning outcomes ef­fectively, with special attention paid to the unique nature of the online learning context.

    HE 543: ASSESSMENT OF ONLINE LEARNING PROGRAMS (5 Credits)

    This course presents a comprehensive overview of the quality online program, as outlined by accreditation procedures and standards. Students will learn the systems approach of assessment to evaluate programs and the organization, and consider approaches to establishing a culture of assessment to support online learning. Additionally, the course addresses the development of online curriculum and the alignment of outcomes with assessment instruments.

    HE 525: STUDENT LEARNING ASSESSMENT METHODS (5 Credits)

    This course presents historical developments, theoretical perspectives, and fundamental approaches to student learning. Students learn to apply various contemporary methods used to assess learning outcomes effectively in classrooms throughout the various college and university classifications and to discuss international perspectives.

    Total Specialization—Assessment and Evaluation Credits: 20
    Total Program Credits: 50

    Core

    HE 510: FOUNDATIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION (5 Credits)

    This course presents an overview of the historical development of tertiary educational institutions in the United States. There is a particular focus on the constantly evolving functions of its various sectors (e.g., universities, colleges, and community colleges) through examination and discussion of the evolution of tertiary institutions from their medieval European origins as Studia Generalia to the contemporary social functions, organizational structures, funding, and guiding principles and values of America's approximately 3,000 tertiary institutions.

    Total Core Credits: 30
    Total Program Credits: 61

    HE 520: HIGHER EDUCATION LAWS AND REGULATIONS (5 Credits)

    This course explores the legal environment of postsecondary educational institutions in the United States through an examination of legal structures, principles, and analysis. Specifically, this course will focus on the competing interests, rights, and responsibilities of state and federal governments, institutions, faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders in various higher education settings.

    Total Core Credits: 30
    Total Program Credits: 61

    HE 530: HIGHER EDUCATION ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNANCE (5 Credits)

    This course presents an overview of the organizational governance of educational institutions in the United States in an international context through examination and discussion of models of institutional governance, academic organization, and higher education constituencies, and their respective roles and responsibilities.

    Total Core Credits: 30
    Total Program Credits: 61

    HE 540: MULTICULTURALISM AND DIVERSITY IN HIGHER EDUCATION (5 Credits)

    This course explores the educational participation of diverse groups in higher education. Students will gain a further understanding of issues of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, class, age, and disability affecting students in colleges and universities, including how these issue impact curriculum. Students will evaluate how institutions address issues of multiculturalism and diversity as well as their own attitudes, beliefs, and practices.

    Total Core Credits: 30
    Total Program Credits: 61

    HE 550: HIGHER EDUCATION FINANCE (5 Credits)

    This course focuses on institutional finance and analysis of the factors contributing to institutional productivity. Students will examine different approaches to funding higher education, the state appropriations process, accreditation, and federal issues such as financial aid. Students will also examine the institutional budget process and different approaches to budgeting, the importance of financial leadership and transparency, the concepts of “reengineering” and Total Quality Management (TQM) as applied in higher education, and the effects of technology on productivity.

    Total Core Credits: 30
    Total Program Credits: 61

    IX 540: RESEARCH METHODS FOR EDUCATION AND INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY (5 Credits)

    This practitioner-oriented course is designed for students to explore different methodologies, designs, and tools used in educational research. Students will examine ethical standards for conducting research and write an applied research proposal on an approved topic in the field of education or instructional design and technology. Other learning activities include examining data analysis techniques, completing the institutional review board certification, and critically analyzing readings and examples of research related to K–12, higher education, military, corporate, and nonprofit organizations.

    Total Core Credits: 30
    Total Program Credits: 61

    Specialization—Student Affairs

    HE 551: STUDENT AFFAIRS FOUNDATION AND PHILOSOPHY (5 Credits)

    This course presents student development theories, including cognitive and psychosocial, as well as other theories that provide a foundation for development of a comprehensive student services program.

    Total Specialization—Student Affairs Credits: 31
    Total Program Credits: 61

    HE 553: CURRENT ISSUES IN STUDENT AFFAIRS IN HIGHER EDUCATION (5 Credits)

    In this course, students will examine current issues in higher education in student affairs, including service learning, learning communities, suicide and mental health issues, crisis management, and other relevant topics. Students will assess methodologies for dealing with issues, legal considerations, and possible alternative strategies.

    Total Specialization—Student Affairs Credits: 31
    Total Program Credits: 61

    HE 555: STUDENT AFFAIRS ADMINISTRATION IN GROUND AND VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENTS (5 Credits)

    The course focuses on college student demographics and the impact of the delivery of student affairs administration in the virtual and ground environments, as well as some underlying theories. Additionally, students will explore program assessment/evaluation models.

    Total Specialization—Student Affairs Credits: 31
    Total Program Credits: 61

    HE 590: STUDENT AFFAIRS INTERNSHIP I-A (4 Credits)

    This course is intended to provide students with the opportunity to apply theory to practice. This mutually acceptable internship agreement between Kaplan University higher education students and an educational institution will offer students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in their specific area of specialization. This experience assists students in integrating and synthesizing their academic experiences into professional practice. Student Affairs Internship I-A and I-B allow students to complete their first practicum experience of 150 hours. This internship meets the standards of the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS) for graduate programs in student affairs and the standards of the Professional Preparation Commission of the American College Personnel Association (ACPA).

    Total Specialization—Student Affairs Credits: 31
    Total Program Credits: 61

    HE 591: STUDENT AFFAIRS INTERNSHIP I-B (4 Credits)

    This course is intended to provide students with the opportunity to apply theory to practice. This mutually acceptable internship agreement between Kaplan University higher education students and an educational institution will offer students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in their specific area of specialization. This experience assists students in integrating and synthesizing their academic experiences into professional practice. Student Affairs Internship I-A and I-B allow students to complete their first practicum experience of 150 hours. This internship meets the standards of the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS) for graduate programs in student affairs and the standards of the Professional Preparation Commission of the American College Personnel Association (ACPA).

    Prerequisites Required: HE 590

    Total Specialization—Student Affairs Credits: 31
    Total Program Credits: 61

    HE 592: STUDENT AFFAIRS INTERNSHIP II-A (4 Credits)

    This course is intended to provide students with the opportunity to apply theory to practice. This mutually acceptable internship agreement between Kaplan University higher education students and an educational institution will offer students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in their specific area of specialization. This experience assists students in integrating and synthesizing their academic experiences into professional practice. Student Affairs Internship II-A and II-B allow students to complete their second practicum experience of 150 hours. This internship meets the standards of the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS) for graduate programs in student affairs and the standards of the Professional Preparation Commission of the American College Personnel Association (ACPA). The synthesis paper completed in this course is a capstone project, designed for students to demonstrate the learning that they have gained throughout the program.

    Total Specialization—Student Affairs Credits: 31
    Total Program Credits: 61

    HE 593: STUDENT AFFAIRS INTERNSHIP II-B (4 Credits)

    This course is intended to provide students with the opportunity to apply theory to practice. This mutually acceptable internship agreement between Kaplan University higher education students and an educational institution will offer students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in their specific area of specialization. This experience assists students in integrating and synthesizing their academic experiences into professional practice. Student Affairs Internship II-A and II-B allow students to complete their second practicum experience of 150 hours. This internship meets the standards of the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS) for graduate programs in student affairs and the standards of the Professional Preparation Commission of the American College Personnel Association (ACPA). The synthesis paper completed in this course is a capstone project, designed for students to demonstrate the learning that they have gained throughout the program.

    Prerequisites Required: HE 592

    Total Specialization—Student Affairs Credits: 31
    Total Program Credits: 61

    Core

    HE 510: FOUNDATIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION (5 Credits)

    This course presents an overview of the historical development of tertiary educational institutions in the United States. There is a particular focus on the constantly evolving functions of its various sectors (e.g., universities, colleges, and community colleges) through examination and discussion of the evolution of tertiary institutions from their medieval European origins as Studia Generalia to the contemporary social functions, organizational structures, funding, and guiding principles and values of America's approximately 3,000 tertiary institutions.

    Total Core Credits: 20
    Total Program Credits: 68

    HE 530: HIGHER EDUCATION ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNANCE (5 Credits)

    This course presents an overview of the organizational governance of educational institutions in the United States in an international context through examination and discussion of models of institutional governance, academic organization, and higher education constituencies, and their respective roles and responsibilities.

    Total Core Credits: 20
    Total Program Credits: 68

    HE 550: HIGHER EDUCATION FINANCE (5 Credits)

    This course focuses on institutional finance and analysis of the factors contributing to institutional productivity. Students will examine different approaches to funding higher education, the state appropriations process, accreditation, and federal issues such as financial aid. Students will also examine the institutional budget process and different approaches to budgeting, the importance of financial leadership and transparency, the concepts of “reengineering” and Total Quality Management (TQM) as applied in higher education, and the effects of technology on productivity.

    Total Core Credits: 20
    Total Program Credits: 68

    IX 540: RESEARCH METHODS FOR EDUCATION AND INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY (5 Credits)

    This practitioner-oriented course is designed for students to explore different methodologies, designs, and tools used in educational research. Students will examine ethical standards for conducting research and write an applied research proposal on an approved topic in the field of education or instructional design and technology. Other learning activities include examining data analysis techniques, completing the institutional review board certification, and critically analyzing readings and examples of research related to K–12, higher education, military, corporate, and nonprofit organizations.

    Total Core Credits: 20
    Total Program Credits: 68

    Electives

    ACCOUNTING COURSES (28 Credits)

    HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION COURSES (28 Credits)

    INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COURSES (28 Credits)

    MANAGEMENT COURSES (28 Credits)

    MARKETING COURSES (28 Credits)

    Total Electives Credits: 28
    Total Program Credits: 68

    Specialization—College Teaching and Learning

    HE 521: TEACHING ADULT LEARNERS (5 Credits)

    This course provides participants with the information necessary to comprehend, assess, and evaluate the foundational aspects of andragogy, which includes historical influences, theories and models, contemporary and international perspectives, the use of technology, teaching in a variety of higher education settings, and the development of and reflections on teaching and learning in adulthood.

    Total Specialization—College Teaching and Learning Credits: 20
    Total Program Credits: 68

    HE 523: CURRICULUM DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION (5 Credits)

    This course presents an overview of various strategies, techniques, and methods to design and implement curricula in postsecondary institutions. The course emphasizes calls for reform, need for academic plans, curricular consideration of academic disciplines and fields, influences of learners, instruction, and administration.

    Total Specialization—College Teaching and Learning Credits: 20
    Total Program Credits: 68

    HE 525: STUDENT LEARNING ASSESSMENT METHODS (5 Credits)

    This course presents historical developments, theoretical perspectives, and fundamental approaches to student learning. Students learn to apply various contemporary methods used to assess learning outcomes effectively in classrooms throughout the various college and university classifications and to discuss international perspectives.

    Total Specialization—College Teaching and Learning Credits: 20
    Total Program Credits: 68

    HE 545: TEACHING AND LEARNING ONLINE (5 Credits)

    This course provides an overview of the technological innovations, pedagogical developments, and strategies for quality online education through an examination of the theory and processes of designing, delivering, and assessing online learning.

    Total Specialization—College Teaching and Learning Credits: 20
    Total Program Credits: 68

    Specialization—Online College Teaching

    HE 521: TEACHING ADULT LEARNERS (5 Credits)

    This course provides participants with the information necessary to comprehend, assess, and evaluate the foundational aspects of andragogy, which includes historical influences, theories and models, contemporary and international perspectives, the use of technology, teaching in a variety of higher education settings, and the development of and reflections on teaching and learning in adulthood.

    Total Specialization—Online College Teaching Credits: 20
    Total Program Credits: 68

    HE 527: ASSESSING STUDENT LEARNING ONLINE (5 Credits)

    This course provides an introduction to the theoretical perspectives and real-world practices of evaluating student learning in an online learn­ing context. Students learn to apply a variety of methods used to assess learning outcomes ef­fectively, with special attention paid to the unique nature of the online learning context.

    Total Specialization—Online College Teaching Credits: 20
    Total Program Credits: 68

    HE 545: TEACHING AND LEARNING ONLINE (5 Credits)

    This course provides an overview of the technological innovations, pedagogical developments, and strategies for quality online education through an examination of the theory and processes of designing, delivering, and assessing online learning.

    Total Specialization—Online College Teaching Credits: 20
    Total Program Credits: 68

    HE 547: EFFECTIVE ONLINE INSTRUCTION-DESIGN AND PRACTICE (5 Credits)

    This course explores the factors that make online learning courses successful as well as what lessons can be learned from less successful online strategies. The course examines how the findings of online learning research, a deep understanding of local context, and the intelligent use of technology tools can work together to allow the development and delivery of top-flight online courses. Practical, applicable skills are stressed in this practice-oriented course.

    Prerequisites Required: HE 525 or HE 527 recommended, HE 525 preferred

    Total Specialization—Online College Teaching Credits: 20
    Total Program Credits: 68

    Core

    HE 510: FOUNDATIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION (5 Credits)

    This course presents an overview of the historical development of tertiary educational institutions in the United States. There is a particular focus on the constantly evolving functions of its various sectors (e.g., universities, colleges, and community colleges) through examination and discussion of the evolution of tertiary institutions from their medieval European origins as Studia Generalia to the contemporary social functions, organizational structures, funding, and guiding principles and values of America's approximately 3,000 tertiary institutions.

    Total Core Credits: 20
    Total Program Credits: 70

    HE 530: HIGHER EDUCATION ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNANCE (5 Credits)

    This course presents an overview of the organizational governance of educational institutions in the United States in an international context through examination and discussion of models of institutional governance, academic organization, and higher education constituencies, and their respective roles and responsibilities.

    Total Core Credits: 20
    Total Program Credits: 70

    HE 550: HIGHER EDUCATION FINANCE (5 Credits)

    This course focuses on institutional finance and analysis of the factors contributing to institutional productivity. Students will examine different approaches to funding higher education, the state appropriations process, accreditation, and federal issues such as financial aid. Students will also examine the institutional budget process and different approaches to budgeting, the importance of financial leadership and transparency, the concepts of “reengineering” and Total Quality Management (TQM) as applied in higher education, and the effects of technology on productivity.

    Total Core Credits: 20
    Total Program Credits: 70

    IX 540: RESEARCH METHODS FOR EDUCATION AND INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY (5 Credits)

    This practitioner-oriented course is designed for students to explore different methodologies, designs, and tools used in educational research. Students will examine ethical standards for conducting research and write an applied research proposal on an approved topic in the field of education or instructional design and technology. Other learning activities include examining data analysis techniques, completing the institutional review board certification, and critically analyzing readings and examples of research related to K–12, higher education, military, corporate, and nonprofit organizations.

    Total Core Credits: 20
    Total Program Credits: 70

    Electives

    ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY COURSES (30 Credits)

    LEGAL STUDIES COURSES (30 Credits)

    PSYCHOLOGY COURSES (30 Credits)

    Total Electives Credits: 30
    Total Program Credits: 70

    Specialization—College Teaching and Learning

    HE 521: TEACHING ADULT LEARNERS (5 Credits)

    This course provides participants with the information necessary to comprehend, assess, and evaluate the foundational aspects of andragogy, which includes historical influences, theories and models, contemporary and international perspectives, the use of technology, teaching in a variety of higher education settings, and the development of and reflections on teaching and learning in adulthood.

    Total Specialization—College Teaching and Learning Credits: 20
    Total Program Credits: 70

    HE 523: CURRICULUM DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION (5 Credits)

    This course presents an overview of various strategies, techniques, and methods to design and implement curricula in postsecondary institutions. The course emphasizes calls for reform, need for academic plans, curricular consideration of academic disciplines and fields, influences of learners, instruction, and administration.

    Total Specialization—College Teaching and Learning Credits: 20
    Total Program Credits: 70

    HE 525: STUDENT LEARNING ASSESSMENT METHODS (5 Credits)

    This course presents historical developments, theoretical perspectives, and fundamental approaches to student learning. Students learn to apply various contemporary methods used to assess learning outcomes effectively in classrooms throughout the various college and university classifications and to discuss international perspectives.

    Total Specialization—College Teaching and Learning Credits: 20
    Total Program Credits: 70

    HE 545: TEACHING AND LEARNING ONLINE (5 Credits)

    This course provides an overview of the technological innovations, pedagogical developments, and strategies for quality online education through an examination of the theory and processes of designing, delivering, and assessing online learning.

    Total Specialization—College Teaching and Learning Credits: 20
    Total Program Credits: 70

    Specialization—Online College Teaching

    HE 521: TEACHING ADULT LEARNERS (5 Credits)

    This course provides participants with the information necessary to comprehend, assess, and evaluate the foundational aspects of andragogy, which includes historical influences, theories and models, contemporary and international perspectives, the use of technology, teaching in a variety of higher education settings, and the development of and reflections on teaching and learning in adulthood.

    Total Specialization—Online College Teaching Credits: 20
    Total Program Credits: 70

    HE 527: ASSESSING STUDENT LEARNING ONLINE (5 Credits)

    This course provides an introduction to the theoretical perspectives and real-world practices of evaluating student learning in an online learn­ing context. Students learn to apply a variety of methods used to assess learning outcomes ef­fectively, with special attention paid to the unique nature of the online learning context.

    Total Specialization—Online College Teaching Credits: 20
    Total Program Credits: 70

    HE 545: TEACHING AND LEARNING ONLINE (5 Credits)

    This course provides an overview of the technological innovations, pedagogical developments, and strategies for quality online education through an examination of the theory and processes of designing, delivering, and assessing online learning.

    Total Specialization—Online College Teaching Credits: 20
    Total Program Credits: 70

    HE 547: EFFECTIVE ONLINE INSTRUCTION-DESIGN AND PRACTICE (5 Credits)

    This course explores the factors that make online learning courses successful as well as what lessons can be learned from less successful online strategies. The course examines how the findings of online learning research, a deep understanding of local context, and the intelligent use of technology tools can work together to allow the development and delivery of top-flight online courses. Practical, applicable skills are stressed in this practice-oriented course.

    Prerequisites Required: HE 525 or HE 527 recommended, HE 525 preferred

    Total Specialization—Online College Teaching Credits: 20
    Total Program Credits: 70

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    The 25% tuition reduction applies only to international students living outside of the United States. This discount does not apply to military students. Please check with your advisor to see if you are eligible. 

    The 25% tuition reduction applies only to international students living outside of the United States. This discount does not apply to military students. Please check with your advisor to see if you are eligible. 

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