Courses

PT 713T STRUCTURE & FUNCTION III TUT.   0.0 Credit(s)

Offered: As Needed Contact Department

PT 733L EVAUATION. & INTERVENTION III LAB   0.0 Credit(s)

Offered: As Needed Contact Department

PT 825T CONTEMPORARY PRACTICE IN PT TUTORIAL   0.0 Credit(s)

Offered: As Needed Contact Department

PT 723L EXAMINATION & DOCUMENTATION III LAB   0.0 Credit(s)

Offered: As Needed Contact Department

PT 714T STRUCTURE & FUNCTION IV TUTORORIAL   0.0 Credit(s)

Offered: As Needed Contact Department

PT 724L EXAM & DOCUMENTATION IV LAB   0.0 Credit(s)

Offered: As Needed Contact Department

PT 734L EVAL & INTERVENTION IV LAB   0.0 Credit(s)

Offered: As Needed Contact Department

EDDHE 740 PUBLIC POLICY IN HIGHER EDUCATION   3.0 Credit(s)
The course explores the various types of public policies that affect higher education institutions, including federal, state, and local policies. Students will gain a critical understanding of how public policies shape the structure, governance, and funding of higher education institutions, as well as the experiences of students, faculty, and staff. Through readings and class activities students will develop an understanding of the historical impact of public policy in the US higher education system, as well as the current context. Through research and class discussion, students will develop their ability to critically analyze public policy and the impact on higher education.
Offered: Fall Semester All Years

EDDHE 730 FINANCE IN HIGER EDUCATION   3.0 Credit(s)
This course prepares scholar-practitioners for leadership roles in higher education by providing an in-depth exploration of strategic financial management, revenue sources, expenditures, budgeting, and the social and political roles of finance in American higher education. Students will examine sources of revenue and the challenges of balancing competing demands for resources. Through readings, research, discussions, and case studies students will develop an understanding of budgeting in higher education, analyze financial data, and making informed decisions about resource allocation. Finally, the course examines the social and political roles of finance in American higher education, including historical and contemporary contexts
Offered: Summer Semester All Years

EDDHE 735 ACCESS AND EQUITY IN HIGHER EDUCATION   3.0 Credit(s)
Through readings, research, discussions and participant exercises, students examine the historical and current barriers that prevent underrepresented and marginalized populations from accessing and fully participating in higher education. The course includes an examination of two and four year, public and private education in the role of access and equity as well as the data on student access and outcomes
Offered: Fall Semester All Years

EDDHE 745 TEACHING & LEARNING IN HIGHER EDUCATION   3.0 Credit(s)
This course is designed to explore and critically examine key theories, principles and practices related to teaching and learning within the context of higher education. Students will engage with a range of topics, including course design, curriculum development, and assessment strategies. Students will utilize research, scholarly readings, and application to delve into research and best practices in higher education teaching and learning. Emphasis will be placed on understanding diverse learning styles, fostering inclusive and equitable learning environments, and addressing the unique challenges faced by college educators. Participants will gain a deep understanding of effective teaching methodologies, the scholarship of teaching and learning, and the leadership strategies essential for fostering a culture of continuous improvement in higher education.
Offered: Summer Semester All Years

EDDHE 725 LEGAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES IN HED   3.0 Credit(s)
This course examines the legal and ethical frameworks that govern higher education, including constitutional law, statutory law, and common law. Special attention will be given to issues such as academic freedom, academic integrity, intellectual property, affirmative action, and discrimination. Students scrutinize ethical challenges facing higher education leaders, including the competing values of academic freedom, social justice, and institutional responsibility. Through case studies and real-world scenarios, students explore how to balance these values and navigate complex ethical dilemmas. Through a combination of readings, discussions, and research, students develop a deep understanding of the legal and ethical issues facing higher education today
Offered: Spring Semester All Years

EDDHE 720 LEADERSHIP, ORG & GOV IN HED   3.0 Credit(s)
This course examines leadership and governance in Higher Education. Through readings and research; students will develop an understanding of leadership and governance theories as they relate to higher education. Students will examine the structure of educational systems and how they work, as well as the impact of demographic, political, legal and social influences on governance in higher education.
Offered: Spring Semester All Years

SW 704 MIXED METHODS   3.0 Credit(s)
This course covers the assumptions and mental models that inform different approaches to research and the ways in which qualitative and quantitative goals, questions, methods, analysis strategies, and presentation styles can be productively integrated in a mixed methods research approach. Students engage in critical analysis of empirical educational research to better understand the differences between quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods methodologies as well as the philosophical and theoretical foundations for conducting mixed methods research. Students develop their own research proposal and dissertation prospectus in an area of interest utilizing an integration of qualitative and quantitative approaches, methods, and data for a single study.
Offered: Late Spring Semester All Years

SW 705 QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS   3.0 Credit(s)
This course provides the skills necessary to design, conduct, and interpret qualitative research in educational settings. Students explore approaches to qualitative research, consider the questions qualitative research can answer, critically examine pivotal qualitative studies, and apply essential conceptual, digital, and methodological tools. This course culminates in a pilot qualitative inquiry into a problem of social, emotional, and/or academic learning of the students' choosing.
Offered: Spring Semester All Years