EDH-EDUCATION: HIGHER
 

EDH 5040          The American College Student: Theories and Trends            3

Studies the characteristics of American college students, the effects of the college experience on their learning and personal development, learning and motivation theories that relate to the college student, and critical trends and learning issues for student affairs practitioners related to student services and student development. Will also provide opportunities to practice professional skills.

EDH 6405          Legal Issues in Higher Education            3

Designed to provide students with overview of the legal issues involving the profession of student affairs in higher education. Through course instruction, the study of legal briefs, and assigned test readings, students will gain a basic understanding of the legal issues and principles that confront student affairs professionals. Not designed to provide legal training or advice. Admission to Teacher Education and permission are required.

EDH 6505          Budgeting, Finance, and Governance in Higher Education          3

Will provide students with a theoretical and practical overview of budgeting, finance, and governance in higher education in general and student affairs specifically. Topics will include budget components and processes, the relationship of strategic planning to budgeting, models for financing the higher education enterprise, and comparative governance models.

EDH 6634          Introduction to College Student Personnel           3

Provides a comprehensive introduction to college student personnel administration and its role in American higher education. Introduces philosophical and theoretical concepts; the history of modern student affairs work in higher education; the roles and functions of selected professionals in the field; a review of the skills and competencies required for the professions; and discussion of current issues and concerns relevant to college student services.

EDH 6948          Internship in Higher Education        1-3

Supervised field study for applying specific knowledge and skills in one or more positions in higher education. Permission is required.