| Course Code | Name | Course Description |
| ED5038-8 | The Art and Science of Adult Education | Adult education is an exciting field and is equally exciting to be associated with as a Learner, faculty member, trainer, educator, or administrator. The field is growing and full of opportunity. More than 50% of all college students are over 21, with nearly 15% over 35. Adult Learners want and should be actively involved in their learning process. ED5038-8 provides Learners with a knowledge base organized around four domains: professional attitudes; historical, social, and philosophical context; adult learning and development; and, organization and administration of adult programs. |
| LHE5004-8 | Leading Organizations in Higher Education | This Master’s level course provides an introduction to the classical theories, traditional models, and contemporary readings regarding approaches and structures relative to organizational governance in higher education. Topical areas to be covered include organizational theory, governance models, campus climate, institutional change, and diversity. |
| LHE5005-8 | Exploring Legal Issues in Higher Education | This Master’s level course enables students to develop a fundamental understanding of the importance of legal issues in higher education and their impact on individual rights and responsibilities as well as those of institutions of higher education. |
| ED6001-8 | Action Research for Education | This graduate course will examine a comprehensive overview of research tools utilized by education practitioners. Students will be provided with a solid understanding of research concepts, skills, and principles such as data collection, literature reviews, and evaluation methods. |
| LHE5008-8 | Financial Issues in Higher Education | This course will provide learners with an overview of financial issues applicable to higher education in the United States. Learners will engage a broad foundation of theory, practice, research, and policy of higher education economics. Topics will include societal investment in higher education, methods of finance, costs of higher education, and budgeting concepts. |
| LHE5009-8 | A History of Higher Education | This course will introduce students to the historical origins of higher education in the United States. Significant periods in the development of higher education in this country will be covered, as well as the evolution into today’s contemporary and complex system of higher education. |
| LHE5010-8 | Topics in Higher Education | This course explores areas of interest in higher education. Often these areas are new topics of to higher education. At times, areas of higher education that are receiving attention nationally will be highlighted through this course. Learners will work with Mentors to create a self-directed study plan on a topic appropriate for master’s-level study. |
| LHE5011-8 | Leadership for Higher Education | The purpose of this course is to provide an introduction to the nuances of higher education leadership and theory. Emphasis will be given to the practical application of higher education leadership theories in the academic and administrative roles of an institution of higher education. |
| ED6002-8 | Action Research Capstone | This Master’s level course emphasizes practical research skills utilized by education practitioners. Students will develop an action research project based on the scientific method and concepts presented in ED6001. The culminating product will reflect critical thinking, graduate level writing skills, and correct APA format. This course is open only to Learners pursuing the Master of Education. |
