EDUC511 - Foundations of Higher Education

Course Details

Course Code: EDUC511 Course ID: 5053 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Graduate

Foundations of Higher Education is a comparative and historical survey of colleges and universities in the United States. The historical, social, and philosophical influences and assumptions that have shaped the growth and purpose of higher education will be studied from Colonial era to "virtual" public and private universities. Major areas of focus include the evaluation of higher education, contemporary issues, and policies and practices that characterize the operational environments of higher education institutions in the 21st century, including governance; equity, diversity, and inclusion; curriculum; and accreditation.

Course Schedule

Registration Dates Course Dates Start Month Session Weeks
Registration07/29/2024 - 01/03/2025 Course Dates01/06/2025 - 03/02/2025 Start Month January SessionWinter 2025 Session B Weeks8 Week session
Registration09/30/2024 - 02/28/2025 Course Dates03/03/2025 - 04/27/2025 Start Month March SessionWinter 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session
Registration11/28/2024 - 05/02/2025 Course Dates05/05/2025 - 06/29/2025 Start Month May SessionSpring 2025 Session I Weeks8 Week session

Previous Syllabi

Not current for future courses.