Program of Study- Leadership Component
| Foundation Courses (Required) |
| EDHE. 600 |
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The American Community College |
| EDHE. 601 |
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Leadership and Administration in Community Colleges |
| Community College Specialization (Required) |
| EDHE.602 |
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Professional Development Seminar for Careers in Community Colleges: Year 1 |
| EDHE. 604 |
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Community College Finance & Budgeting |
| EDHE. 605 |
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Community College Planning & Management |
| EDHE. 606 |
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The Learning College |
| EDHE. 607 |
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Student Development in Community Colleges |
| EDHE. 608 |
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Technology in Contemporary Community Colleges |
| EDHE. 609 |
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Contemporary Issues in Community Colleges |
| EDHE. 611 |
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Professional Development Seminar for Careers in Community Colleges:Year 2 |
| EDHE. 615 |
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The Community College Presidency |
| EDHE. 616 |
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Community College Trustees & Governing Boards |
| EDHE. 617 |
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Clinical Studies/ Community College Internships |
| ASLJ. 601 |
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Legal Aspects of Education |
| ASLP. 601 |
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Politics of Education |
| Research Courses |
| EDSR. 604 |
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Introduction to Community College Research |
| EDSR. 624 |
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Qualitative Research for Community College Leaders |
| EDSR. 632 |
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Introduction to Quantitative Methods |
| EDHE. 627 |
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Mixed Methods Research for Community College Leaders |
| Dissertation |
| EDHE. 997 |
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Dissertation Guidance (0 credits) |
| EDHE. 998 |
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Dissertation |
Optional Courses |
| EDHE. 612 |
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Public Policy Analysis (1credit) |
| EDHE. 613 |
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Writing for Publication and Presentation (1credit) |
Unless otherwise indicated, all courses are 3 credits.
Program of Study- Instructional Component
| Foundation Courses (Required) |
| EDHE. 600 |
|
The American Community College |
| EDHE. 601 |
|
Leadership and Administration in Community Colleges |
| Community College Specialization |
| EDHE.602 |
|
Professional Development Seminar for Careers in Community Colleges: Year 1 |
| EDHE. 606 |
|
The Learning College |
| EDHE. 608 |
|
Technology in Contemporary Community Colleges |
| EDHE. 609 |
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Contemporary Issues in Community Colleges |
| ASLJ. 601 |
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Legal Aspects of Education |
| ASLP. 601 |
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Politics of Education |
| Instructional Specialization |
| EDHE. 625 |
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Discipline Foundation |
| EDHE. 626 |
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The Scholarship of Teaching |
| EDHE. 628 |
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Assessing Student Learning |
| EDHE. 630 |
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Contemporary Theories and Practices-Research Seminar I |
| EDHE. 631 |
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Contemporary Theories and Practices-Research Seminar II |
| EDHE. 632 |
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Community College Academic Discipline Internship (6 credits) |
| Research Courses |
| EDSR. 604 |
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Introduction to Educational Research |
| EDSR. 624 |
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Qualitative Research Methods in Education |
| EDSR. 632 |
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Introduction to Quantitative Methods |
| EDHE. 627 |
|
Mixed Methods Research for Community College Leaders |
| Dissertation |
| EDHE. 997 |
|
Dissertation Guidance (0 credits) |
| EDHE. 998 |
|
Dissertation |
Optional Courses |
| EDHE. 612 |
|
Public Policy Analysis (1credit) |
| EDHE. 613 |
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Writing for Publication and Presentation (1credit) |
Unless otherwise indicated, all courses are 3 credits.
ASLJ. 601 Legal Aspects of Education
Three Hours; 3 Credits
This course involves the analysis of legal issues related to higher education and includes an examination of major court decisions. It covers the legal structure of higher education, as well as topics related to religion, academic freedom, employment law, due process, free speech and freedom of expression, search and seizure, desegregation, tort liability, and intellectual property/ copyright, among others. The case method is used primarily, with considerable reliance on the Internet.
ASLP. 601 Politics of Education
Three Hours; 3 Credits
This course, through a case study and web-based approach, enhances the student’s understanding of the role of politics in college and universities. It addresses the issues of pressure groups, political tactics and strategies in academic and administrative decision-making, the relationship of governing boards to other higher education constituencies, and the general political terrain that affects planning, administration and development of higher education.
EDHE 600 The American Community College
Three Hours; 3 Credits
This course provides an in-depth study of the comprehensive community college. The emphasis of the course will be the historical development, mission, structure, functions, student demographics, and governance structures of community colleges. Special attention is paid to the uniqueness of urban community colleges.
EDHE 601 Leadership and Administration in Community Colleges
Three Hours; 3 Credits
This course provides an opportunity to explore the nature and theories of leadership, both classical and contemporary. Various types of urban community college leaders will be identified and discussed in terms of their style and effectiveness. Problems of urban leaders will be explored as well as their functions and duties. Readings are designed to enhance the subject matter competency of urban leaders will be required. In addition, this course examines theories and principles of leadership and administration and applies these theories and principles to concrete urban community college situations. Students create a personal plan for developing leadership and administrative skills.
EDHE 602 Professional Development Seminar for Careers in Community Colleges-Year 1
Three Hours; 3 Credits
This course provides an overview of the challenges and opportunities for leadership in contemporary community colleges. It examines the general and specific requirements for completing the program of study in community college leadership, identifying and developing a research topic, defining purposes and methods of research, outlining effective career advancement strategies and developing oral and written communication skills.
EDHE 604 Community College Finance and Budgeting
Three Hours; 3 Credits
A comprehensive examination of the financing and budgeting process for community colleges is the focus of this course. It provides a practical knowledge of financial functions, techniques, sources, and use of funds. A review of the budget development and planning process is an important aspect of this course. It also includes discussions of issues that impact current and future financial decisions in community colleges. Special emphasis is placed on examining financial decisions and budget development processes at local and regional community colleges.
EDHE. 605 Community College Planning and Management
Three Hours; 3 Credits
This course examines the theory and practice of strategic planning and management in the contemporary comprehensive community college. The course focuses on (1) the nature of the planning process, (2) the role of planning in shaping academic strategy in higher education, and (3) the components of the Integrated Planning Model. Critical questions addressed in this course include: What is a strategic plan? What is the process for creating a strategic plan? How is such a plan developed within a community college? Students working in cohort groups will develop a strategic plan for a prototype comprehensive community college.
EDHE. 606 The Learning College
Three Hours; 3 Credits
An analysis of the Learning Centered Community College is the primary focus of this course. It focuses on the organizational culture, pedagogical practices, institutional priorities, curriculum content, design, delivery, student development programs and services, and use of technology in learning centered colleges. Special emphasis is placed on how the Learning Revolution has shifted the concerns of community colleges from teaching to learning in their efforts to enhance the quality of its programs and services. The course also examines the role of major educational leaders who have had an influence on the development of the Learning Revolution.
EDHE. 607 Student Development in Community Colleges
Three Hours; 3 Credits
The function of this course is to combine theory with issues facing student development professionals in community colleges. This is accomplished by examining the historical origins and scope of student services and its various components. Special emphasis is placed on understanding the contemporary diverse student populations and their expectations. Other areas of study include an exploration of how technology, learning revolution, financial resources, special interests and other societal changes have transformed student development in community colleges.
EDHE. 608 Technology in Contemporary Community Colleges
Three Hours; 3 Credits
The primary emphasis of this course is to examine how technology influences current teaching and learning processes in the contemporary community college. Important aspects of this course are the influence of technology on communication between faculty and students, design and modification of curriculum to meet diverse needs and interests of students, access to sources of information for teaching, learning, research , institutional effectiveness, distance education, support services and administration. Instruction for this course will take place at local and regional community colleges.
EDHE. 609 Contemporary Issues in Community Colleges
Three Hours; 3 Credits
This course presents an overview of major social policy issues in contemporary urban education. Emphasis is placed on such topics as educational standards, diversity, access, student success, technology, learning centered colleges, institutional effectiveness, and governance and administration. Special emphasis is placed on some perennial issues as they relate to urban community colleges.
EDHE. 611 Professional Development for Careers in Community Colleges-Year 2
Three Hours; 3 Credits
This course is designed to help doctoral students become better professionals. Students are provided assistance with identifying and developing their talents and leadership skills. Students are encouraged to take a critical look at their strengths and weakness and to develop action plans to facilitate their professional growth and development.
EDHE. 612 Public Policy Analysis
One Hour; I Credit
This course introduces public policy analysis as a skill and tool for community college leaders. The course examines how community college leaders must understand public policy and its impact on community colleges. The course examines major roles of public policy in education.
EDHE. 615 The Community College Presidency
Three Hours; 3 Credits
This course utilizes the theories and skills advanced in the leadership and administration course to examine the role of the community college president. The major focus of this course is an in-depth study of the practical, day-to-day functions of the president. Other important topics are formulating a vision of the institution’s future, building consensus, taking risks, building and maintaining relationships with faculty and other internal and external constituencies, managing relationships with trustees and governing boards, exercising and delegating authority and other related functions.
EDHE.616 Community College Trustees and Governing Boards
Three Hours; 3 Credits
This course provides an opportunity for students to learn more about the role of community college trustees-who they are as individuals and as a group and to learn about their perceptions of community college governance. It also examines forms of governance, with a critical review of “Policy Governance”, board/ CEO roles, leadership issues, relationship of boards to the community, and board efficiency and productivity.
EDHE.617 Clinical Internship-The Community College Experience
Three Hours; 3 Credits
The internship experience provides an opportunity for the Intern to link theory to practice. The intern should be engaged in a specific focus such as the analysis of problems and/or organizational issue or special project within the selected college.
EDHE 622 Issues in General Education
Three Hours; 3 Credits
This course examines the role of General Education in community college curricula, including the relationship among career programs, transfer preparation and general education. Students will examine the philosophical, political, and logistical issues from both historical and contemporary perspectives.
EDHE. 623 Workforce Development and Community College/ Industry Partnership: Issues for Teaching
Three Hours; 3 credits
This course investigates the background, development, function and goals of workforce development at the community college, as well as explores the implications of community and industry partnerships with community colleges. The course will emphasize practical applications of workforce related concepts and research in administration and instruction at the community college.
EDHE. 626 Seminar in the Scholarship of Teaching
Three Hours; 3 Credits
This course examines (1) current issues of teaching and learning in higher education, with special emphasis on community colleges, and (2) the literature of the scholarship of teaching. The course will also seek to develop practical competence in the analysis of teaching skills, the development of the teaching portfolio, and in the conduct of classroom-based research.
EDHE. 627 Mixed Methods Research for Community College Leaders
Three Hours; 3 Credits
The purpose of this course is to introduce the advanced concepts, procedures, practices, and techniques associated with the mixed methods approach to educational research. Students will examine the nature and purpose(s) of mixed methods research, as well as fundamental research designs, strategies, data collection, validation, and analysis.
EDHE. 628 Assessing Student Learning
Three Hours; 3 Credits
This course provides an overview of tools that can be used to evaluate and grade student learning in a course or academic program, including tests, assignments, reflective writing, classroom assessment techniques, portfolios, and published instruments. Students develop a portfolio of tools that can be used in courses they teach, as well as how to evaluate the validity and reliability of assessment tools.
EDHE. 630 Contemporary Theories and Practices-Research Seminar (I)
Three Hours; 3 Credits
This course provides an in-depth understanding and analysis of research and philosophy in a selected discipline. Following a line of inquiry, students will examine research taken from a theoretical perspective developed in EDHE 625.
EDHE. 631 Contemporary Theories and Practices-Research Seminar (II)
Three Hours; 3 Credits
This course expands and advances the examination of research and practice in a specific community college academic discipline. Students will conduct inquiry into topics related to research and practices and will develop a preliminary instructional practicum plan for implementation.
EDHE. 632 Community College Academic Discipline Practicum
Six Hours; 6 Credits
This practicum provides an opportunity for the graduate student to move from the theoretical to the practical in a community college academic setting. The student will be engaged in a specific instructional focus or an analysis of an academic challenge.
EDHE. 997 Dissertation Guidance
Three Hours; 3 Credits
EDHE. 998 Dissertation Seminar
Six Hours; 6 Credits
EDSR. 604 Introduction to Educational Research
Three Hours; 3 Credits
This course is designed to introduce students to various methods and techniques of educational research, to give them intensive experience in reading, analyzing, and interpreting research; and to give them experience in writing abstracts, reports on research, and seminar papers.
EDSR. 624 Qualitative Research Methods in Education
Three Hours; 3 Credits
This course will introduce students to the philosophical underpinnings, methods of data collection, and methods of data analysis involved in a variety of qualitative research paradigms. Emphasis is placed on developing competence in the design and techniques of conducting qualitative research.
EDSR. 632 Introduction to Quantitative Methods
Three Hours; 3 Credits
A study of the application of statistical and graphical methods to educational data is the focus of this course. The course emphasizes the relationship of sampling distributions to hypothesis testing. A research project is required.
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