Courses | Higher Education and Student Affairs (HESA) Leadership
Educational Leadership, Research and Technology
Educational Leadership
Higher Education and Student Affairs Leadership Concentration
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Courses for the HESA program (printable version)
I. Leadership Core |
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| EDLD 6020: Educational Leadership, Systems and Change | 3 |
Introduction to Educational Leadership and leadership theory and practice. Provides foundation for leadership in educational programs and institutions. |
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| EMR 5400 Fundamentals of Evaluation, Measurement, and Research | 3 |
| This course is designed to develop skills in the fundamentals of research design and the uses and interpretations of research findings. | |
| EDLD 6791 Educational Leadership Master's Seminar (1 credit) | 1 |
| An introduction to the graduate program in HESA Leadership, as well as the online software used throughout the course. | |
Section Total |
7 |
II. Field Experience |
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| EDLD 6580: Field Experience in Higher Education and Student Affairs (300 clock hours) | 3 |
| Emphasizes practical experience in the students area of specialized interest within higher education and student affairs | |
Section Total |
3 |
III. Student Affairs and Higher Ed. Core |
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| EDLD 6510: Foundations of Student Affairs | 3 |
| Introduction to the history of higher education, setting where the profession is practiced, and skills and competencies necessary to be successful in the field of student affairs | |
| EDLD 6530: The College Student | 3 |
| Examines the theoretical and research literature on contemporary college students from a variety of perspectives. | |
| EDLD 6540: Administration and Assessment of College Environments | 3 |
| Emphasizes the administration, management, and assessment of and within student affairs practice in higher education. | |
| EDLD 6550: Intervention Skills for Higher Education Professionals | 3 |
| A theory-to-practice course that teaches basic interpersonal skills necessary for successful higher education professionals. Addresses crisis management skills, interventions, and approaches for handling different people in the higher education environment | |
| EDLD 6570: Equity and Diversity in Higher Education | 3 |
| The purpose of this course is to understand the individual and organizational issues of diversity and multiculturalism in U.S. higher education | |
| EDLD 6590: Higher Education Law | 3 |
| Addresses the importance of knowledge of legal issues and their necessity for effective college administrators. | |
| EDLD 6880: Higher Education and the New Technological Frontier | 3 |
| Examines how the evolving technological world is impacting higher education institutions, including its effect on curriculum,teaching, and learning, as well as governance and leadership. | |
Section Total |
21 |
IV. Diversity Cognate |
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View Diversity Cognate courses  Identify 2 courses with approval of advisor. *Courses chosen for fulfilling the diversity cognate can be done with a considerable degree of flexibility and should meet your individual career needs. |
Section Total |
6 |
V. Capstone Experience and Portfolio Development |
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| EDLD 6792: Capstone Experience (100hrs. Field Experience + Online Seminar + Portfolio) | 2 |
| Participation in a short advanced practicum experience coupled with an online seminar; Development on an electronic protfolio representing all academic work and professional experiences during the master's program. | |
PROGRAM TOTAL |
39 |