COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
ADULT AND HIGHER EDUCATION
(AHE)

5003 The Development of Higher Education in the United States
(3-0) 3 hours credit
A study of the transition from patterns of European institutions of higher learning to the development of uniquely American institutions. Relates the development of human and physical resources to the changing role of higher education in American society

5013 Foundations of Adult Education
(3-0) 3 hours credit
Overview of the historical development of adult education as a field of practice, particularly in the United States Includes an overview of current philosophies and approaches to adult education

5103 Contemporary Thought in Higher Education
(3-0) 3 hours credit
A study of current thought as it relates to the management of institutions of higher education

5203 The American College Student
(3-0) 3 hours credit
The college student’s role in contemporary society; characteristics, human diversity, basic values, peer group influence, campus culture, needs, and pressures. Particular attention is devoted to the identification of student developmental needs and relevant counseling issues. (Same as COU 5603. Credit cannot be earned for both AHE 5203 and COU 5603.)

5313 Seminar in Governance of Higher Education
(3-0) 3 hours credit
Analysis of current practices and issues in the governance of higher education that affect students, faculty, and administration; study of the scope and role of colleges and universities. (Same as EDL 5313. Credit cannot be earned for both AHE 5313 and EDL 5313.)

5323 Financing Higher Education
(3-0) 3 hours credit
Examination of representative methods of state funding of public colleges and universities; elements of funding formulas; rationales for funding patterns; and policy implications of various funding methods for colleges and universities

5333 Legal Issues in Higher Education
(3-0) 3 hours credit
An overview of historic and contemporary influences of the U.S. and state constitutions, federal and state statutes, case law, and agency regulations that affect higher-education institutions and their administrators, faculties, and students

5343 Theory and Practice of Adult Learning
(3-0) 3 hours credit
Overview of the theories and practices of adult learning. Particular attention is given to the concepts of andragogy, self-directed learning, situated learning, and transformational learning. The course also explores situational and cultural factors that influence adult learning, as well as effective methods of instruction in various contexts

5403 Adult Development
(3-0) 3 hours credit
Theories of adult development and implication for adults. The course explores diverse theories of cognitive, intellectual, and epistemological adult development. Topics include the nature of adult development; psychological and sociocultural aspects of adult development; and implication for instruction or counseling of adults. (Same as COU 5403. Credit cannot be earned for both AHE 5403 and COU 5403.)

5603 Development and Organization of Adult and Continuing Education
(3-0) 3 hours credit
Exploration of forms of continuing and adult education conducted by business and industry, the armed forces, educational institutions, and private foundations, including federal and state programs of support; external and alternative degree programs; the open university concept and self-study programs; general treatment of historical development

5613 Instructional Procedures in Continuing Education
(3-0) 3 hours credit
Examination of instructional procedures appropriate in adult basic education, GED, community service and recreation courses, professional continuing education courses, initial training courses in corporate settings, and other noncredit offerings

5623 Adult and Continuing Education Management Systems
(3-0) 3 hours credit
Organization for adult and continuing education within a college or university and its relationship to the entire institution; staffing, training, directing, and controlling the continuing education effort; planning, programming, and budgeting; marketing and public relations; methods of determining the market; evaluation of administrative and academic performance. (Same as EDL 5623. Credit cannot be earned for both AHE 5623 and EDL 5623.)

5633 Multicultural Issues
(3-0) 3 hours credit
Overview of cultural diversity in the adult educational context. Topics include cultural self-awareness, perspectives of multicultural education in counseling, adult and continuing education settings, and strategies for implementing diversity. Various psychosocial developmental factors of diverse cultural and ethnic groups, and the influence of these variables on the helping relationship will be explored. (Same as COU 5633. Credit cannot be earned for both AHE 5633 and COU 5633.)

5643 Adult Education for Community Development
(3-0) 3 hours credit
Theories and practices of community learning and action processes. Topics include the history of community development endeavors, current issues and perspectives of community development, participatory models of change development, effective instructional methods in community settings, and application in social, community, and mental health contexts. (Same as COU 5643. Credit cannot be earned for both AHE 5643 and COU 5643.)

5813 Adult Literacy
(3-0) 3 hours credit
Examination of the acquisition and development of reading and writing in adult populations. Reviews research and issues relevant to the teaching of reading and writing to adults. (Formerly AHE 5803. Credit cannot be earned for more than one of the following: AHE 5813, AHE 5803, or C&I 5813.)

6003 The Community College
(3-0) 3 hours credit
The historical and philosophical foundations for the community junior college movement in the United States are analyzed and utilized as a basis for understanding contemporary trends and problems of community junior colleges

6053 Qualitative Research Design
(3-0) 3 hours credit
Introduction to the design and implementation of qualitative research projects. Particular attention is given to the development of research to improve practice, emphasizing action research and case study methods. Students will conduct a pilot study relevant to their program of study. (Same as COU 6053. Credit cannot be earned for both AHE 6053 and COU 6053.)

6063 Research in Adult and Higher Education
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: EDU 5003
Consideration of the major research problem areas in adult and higher education, identification of problems in need of research, examination of research literature in selected areas, and study of research procedures unique to or especially useful in adult and higher education

6073 Research Colloquium
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: EDU 5003 and AHE 6063
Guided discussion of research in planning stages, in process, and recently completed by participants; opportunity for the organization of research teams and effective interpersonal collaboration in planning and conducting research; and opportunity for students engaged in research to obtain assistance in planning, data collection, data analysis, and preparation of reports. (Same as COU 6073. Credit cannot be earned for both AHE 6073 and COU 6073.)

6103 Effective Teaching in Higher Education I
(3-0) 3 hours credit
This seminar focuses on the image of the college professor and reviews the current research on the teaching and learning process at the college or university level. Includes a review of educational psychology of the late adolescent and adult, an investigation of new and effective instructional methods, and an appraisal of evaluation procedures

6123 Effective Teaching in Higher Education II
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: AHE 5613 or AHE 6103 and consent of instructor
An examination of traditional and innovative instructional strategies for use in college teaching. Special emphasis will be placed on the integration of classroom theory and practice

6203 The Professorate
(3-0) 3 hours credit
An examination of the vital issues and trends affecting college faculty personnel, with emphasis on institutional practices and policies

6943 Internship in Adult and Higher Education
3 hours credit. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and Graduate Advisor of Record
Individually supervised field experience in adult or higher education setting

6953 Independent Study
3 hours credit. Prerequisites: Graduate standing and permission in writing (form available) of the instructor and the student’s Graduate Advisor of Record.
Independent reading, research, discussion, and/or writing under the direction of a faculty member. For students needing specialized work not normally or not often available as part of the regular course offerings. May be repeated for credit, but no more than 6 hours, regardless of discipline, may be counted toward the Master’s degree

6961 Comprehensive Examination
1 hour credit. Prerequisite: Approval of the Graduate Program Committee to take the Comprehensive Examination
Independent study course for the purpose of taking the Comprehensive Examination. May be repeated as many times as approved by the Graduate Program Committee. Enrollment is required each term in which the Comprehensive Examination is taken if no other courses are being taken that term. The grade report for the course is either "CR" (satisfactory performance on the Comprehensive Examination) or "NC" (unsatisfactory performance on the Comprehensive Examination

6973 Special Problems
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
An organized course offering the opportunity for specialized study not normally or not often available as part of the regular course offerings. Special Problems courses may be repeated for credit when the topics vary, but no more than 6 hours, regardless of discipline, may be counted toward the Master’s degree

6983 Master’s Thesis
3 hours credit. Prerequisites: Permission of the Graduate Advisor of Record and thesis director
Thesis research and preparation. May be repeated for credit, but no more than 6 hours will apply to Master’s degree Credit will be awarded upon completion of the thesis. Enrollment is required each term in which the thesis is in progress