This course explores the principles, theories, and practices related to teaching and learning in continuing and postsecondary settings. The course equips educators with the knowledge, skills, and strategies necessary to effectively facilitate learning experiences for a variety of adult and postsecondary learning populations. Offered at least once a year. Prerequisite: EDH 651.
Winter 2026 - Hybrid
This course provides an overview of the historical and contemporary development of U.S. higher education and student affairs. Offered at least once a year.
Winter 2026 - Online
This course is designed to provide knowledge and skills to effectively create, access and evaluate co-curricular programs and services in postsecondary settings. The course focuses on the principles, methods, and tools used to gather, analyze, and interpret data to inform decision-making and enhance the overall student experience. Offered at least once a year.
The community college will explore the organizational behaviors and administrative practices unique to community colleges. Drawing on current and historical research, the course will examine educational philosophy and curricular objectives, student demographics, faculty and staff development, governance and leadership, and financial management of community colleges. Offered once per year.
Spring/Summer 2026 - Online
This course will provide a comprehensive understanding of challenges, controversies, and emerging trends that shape the landscape of postsecondary education, with a particular emphasis on the social, cultural, economic, and political dimensions. Offered once per year.
This course examines the intersection of religion and higher education. Students will explore historical perspectives and contemporary issues related to religion, faith, spirituality, and secularism within higher education. Offered fall and winter semesters.
Study of selected topics in education. Offered upon sufficient demand.
Field-based experience designed to provide clinical experience for graduate students. Each practicum shall be no less than the minimum requirements set forth by state and accrediting agencies and must be with approval by the appropriate program personnel. All practica will require seminars. Offered at least once a year. Prerequisites: Candidates must apply separately to the College of Education and Community Innovation by February 15 for spring/summer; May 15 for fall semester, and September 15 for winter semester.
The student identifies a problem, reviews literature, creates a product based on applicable literature, research or theory that addresses the problem, and develops a plan for implementation and evaluation. Offered every semester. Prerequisites: Completion of 27 credit hours, EDF 660, application required (application deadline: fall semester May 15, winter semester September 15, spring/summer semester February 15); and completion of the Responsible Conduct of Research Training within the last three years.
