Courses listed below provide a sample of those offered. Major emphasis is on the historical development of American higher education. Includes social, historical, and philosophical perspectives on current curricular trends and processes of change among various institutional types. Managerial behavior and decision-making in academia are the focus. Emphasis is on philosophy, services provided, trends and issues within the profession, including research and literature analysis.
Attention is given to relating theory to practice and the evaluation of programs.
Course content includes case studies of contemporary issues. This topical seminar is designed to provide the educator with an understanding of the legal aspects of policy development in higher education. The Adult Learner Study of adults as learners and the implications of their characteristics for adult learning and the practice of adult education. Attention is given to current issues facing adult education. The Community College Study of the institutional character of the community college including a review of history, purposes, clientele, organization, finance, programs, and societal functions.