Independent reading on a topic agreed to by the student and a faculty member assigned by The National Center for Community College Education. Research preparation leading to the development of a proposal for a doctoral project. Independent study on the doctoral project. A broad study of leadership in various settings. Study of institutional character of the community college, including a view of the history, purpose, clientele, organization, finance, and social functions.
Attention is given to current issues facing community colleges.
Focus on the theory of multiple styles of learning and various ways in which individuals demonstrate ability. Emphasized are alternative instructional approaches to enhance and measure learning of community college students. Classroom format emphasizes participation by the student and application of course content to community college teaching. Through lecture, discussions, and demonstration, students design, analyze, apply, and evaluate practical approaches to teaching critical thinking at the post-secondary level. Application to subject matter courses of the student's choice is stressed.