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Graduate Catalog

Higher Education

Higher education focuses on administration and teaching. In administration, the program focuses on preparing individuals for leadership positions in higher education. Required coursework examines the background of higher education, the study of internal organizational standards, policy perspectives, and the principles of finance and governance.

In college teaching, the program assists students in examining pedagogy and curriculum development on the collegiate level. Coursework provides an opportunity to examine the theory and practice of college teaching, professsional development, and the nature of students and the collegiate environment.

The area of institutional research, at the doctoral level only, is designed for those interested in research and long-range planning for institutions of higher education. Analysis of current curricula, enrollment, and financial options promote comprehensive institutional self-study and strategic planning.

Higher Education (EDHE) Courses

590 Higher Education (4)
Background and growth of higher education in the U.S. Present status of various types of institutions.
Dressel, Miller, Young; F, Su.

591 Community Colleges and Branch Campuses (4)
Prereq: 590. Special problems related to administration of community and junior colleges, branch campuses, vocational and technical colleges, and adult education programs.
Miller, Young; F, Su; Y.

592 Teacher Education (4)
Teacher education in the U.S., its history, current status, and current issues. For those planning to teach in colleges and universities that prepare teachers.
Miller.

690 Seminar: Current Issues in Higher Education (1-9)
Prereq: 590. Ongoing, up-to-date treatment of significant current developments in higher education.
Miller, Young; F.

780 Dynamics of College Teaching (4)
College teaching examined as to its meaning, intent, current practice (including observation in university classes), and potential improvement.
Young; W.

781 Directed Experiences in College Instruction (1-10)
Individualized program under guidance of instructor or department which would include field study and experience in college teaching.
Staff; F, W, Sp.

782 Curriculum Development in Higher Education (4)
Prereq: advanced standing. Critical study of factors and issues involved in curriculum development. Types of curricula and underlying philosophies. Curriculum research and evaluation in higher education.
Young; Sp.

783 Institutional Research and Self-Study in Higher Education (4)
Prereq: advanced standing. Problems of institutional research office including institutional need and methods of data collection and reporting. Principles of long-range planning.
Miller; W.

784 Practicum in Higher Education Administration (3-6)
Practice in working under supervision in special administrative office in the university including offices of president, vice presidents, academic deans, business offices, etc.
Staff; F, W, Sp, Su.

785 Administration in Higher Education I: Structure and Organization (4)
Prereq: advanced standing. In-depth study of internal organizational patterns and structure of a variety of institutions of higher learning. Policy perspectives in higher education.
Miller; W.

786 Administration in Higher Education II: Control and Support (4)
Prereq: advanced standing. Principles and problems of finance in higher education. Focus on internal fiscal management, as well as on social policies underlying financial support of higher education.
Miller; Sp.

787 Problems in Higher Education (4)
Intensive study of one or more problems in contemporary higher education: administration, structure, law, finance, curriculum.
Staff; F, W, Sp.

821 Special Topic Seminar (1)
Seminar treatment of areas of current or topical interest in field of higher education. (May be repeated for credit.)
Staff; W.

823 Readings and Research in Higher Education (1-3)
Independent study and specialized research projects for advanced students in field of higher education. (May be repeated for credit.)
Staff; F, W, Sp, Su.

University Publications and the Computer Services Center revised this file ( https://www.ohio.edu/~gcat/95-97/areas/educ/edhe.html ) April 13, 1998.

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