Higher Education in CSHPE: Master's Plan of Study
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CSHPE faculty believe that regardless of eventual specialization, Master’s graduates should be knowledgeable about many different aspects of higher education as a field of practice and inquiry. The course requirements are designed to provide a general introduction to the field, knowledge of theories that underlie different areas of practice, and discussion of critical issues within and across these areas.
The following is an overview of the M.A. program requirements designed to help students achieve these goals. The M.A. requires a minimum of 30 credit hours, including the following:
Core curriculum (6 credit hours)
EDUC 561 Introduction to Higher Education
EDUC 662 Learning and Development in Higher Education
or equivalent course.
Two-semester administrative practicum (3 credit hours)
Throughout their programs of study, students are encouraged to be involved in career-related professional practice. EDUC 777 is a special seminar designed for master's students to reflect upon the connections between out-of-the-classroom practice and in-classroom learning. This forum allows students to reflect upon their professional experiences and consider the implications for their field of practice as well as their own professional development and careers.
Students typically complete internships in Fall and Winter semesters of their first year. EDUC 777 meets periodically during the Fall and Winter Semesters of year 1.
Concentration Courses (12 credit hours)
In consultation with their advisors, students should complete 12 credit hours of their degree requirements by selecting from the following list of concentration courses:
EDUC 563 The Community College
EDUC 622 Proseminar in Higher Education
EDUC 661 History and Philosophy of Postsecondary Education
EDUC 665 Management of Student Affairs and Support Services
EDUC 670 Financial Management in Non-Profit Organizations
EDUC 690 Academic Affairs and Student Development in Postsecondary Education
EDUC 759 Higher Education and Society
EDUC 761 Postsecondary Institutions as Complex Organizations
EDUC 762 Curriculum in Postsecondary Education
EDUC 763 Financial Management in Postsecondary Education
EDUC 764 Public Policy in Postsecondary Education
EDUC 770 Independent Study in Higher and Continuing Education
EDUC 771 Topics in Higher and Continuing Education
EDUC 860 Technology in Higher Education
EDUC 861 Human Resource Development in Postsecondary Education
EDUC 863 Planning, Analysis, and Institutional Research
EDUC 864 The American College Student
EDUC 865 Evaluation and Assessment
EDUC 866 The College and University Professor
EDUC 868 Philosophy of Academic Leadership
EDUC 870 International and Comparative Higher and Continuing Education
EDUC 871 National Economic and Financial Issues in Postsecondary Education
EDUC 872 State Government and Higher Education
EDUC 873 Race, Ethnicity and Gender in Higher Education
EDUC 874 Law and Higher Education
EDUC 875 Managing Change and Quality in Higher Education Institutions
EDUC 877 Dynamics of Organizational Strategy in Postsecondary Education
EDUC 878 Professional Education in Colleges and Universities
EDUC 879 Capital Financing, Asset Management, and Fund Raising in Higher Education
EDUC 880 Case Studies in Higher Education Management
EDUC 881 Public Policy Research and Analysis in Postsecondary Education
EDUC 882 (MEDEDUC 882) Introduction to Medical and Professional Education.
EDUC 883 (MEDEDUC 883) Instructional Methods in Professional Postsecondary Education: Theory and Application.
EDUC 884 (MEDEDUC 884) Development of Professional Expertise.
EDUC 886 (MEDEDUC 886) Program Evaluation.
Cognates (minimum of 6 credit hours)
Many of the issues pursued by higher education researchers are important to scholars in other disciplines and professional fields as well. Consequently, the theoretical frameworks and research methods used to examine these issues are often shared or transported across disciplinary lines. Frequently, elements of different theories are synthesized to create interdisciplinary frameworks and models (i.e., courses offered outside the School of Education). For these reasons, cognate courses are required and should be chosen to develop conceptual knowledge and perspectives.
Although courses from a previous master's degree program may be used to fulfill the cognate requirement, students should discuss this with their academic advisors.
Research Preparation Requirement (3 credit hours)
EDUC
695 Research and Educational Practice*
CSHPE Master’s students are expected to understand several approaches to research and their applications in higher education. The overall goal is to develop competencies in critically reviewing the professional literature and interpreting the results of inquiries that utilize a variety of research methods.
* Master’s students typically enroll in ED 695, a course designed specifically for Master's students that provides an overview of research methods used in educational inquiries. However, students who desire more rigorous statistical preparation may opt to enroll in the doctoral level statistics course, ED793.
For a summary of all Master’s requirements, please see the Master’s Worksheet
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