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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/2022 - 03/31/2023 | 04/03/2023 - 05/28/2023 | April | Spring 2023 Session B | 8 Week session |
| 11/28/2022 - 04/28/2023 | 05/01/2023 - 06/25/2023 | May | Spring 2023 Session I | 8 Week session |
| 12/26/2022 - 06/02/2023 | 06/05/2023 - 07/30/2023 | June | Spring 2023 Session D | 8 Week session |
| 01/30/2023 - 06/30/2023 | 07/03/2023 - 08/27/2023 | July | Summer 2023 Session B | 8 Week session |
| 02/27/2023 - 08/04/2023 | 08/07/2023 - 10/01/2023 | August | Summer 2023 Session I | 8 Week session |
| 03/27/2023 - 09/01/2023 | 09/04/2023 - 10/29/2023 | September | Summer 2023 Session D | 8 Week session |
Current Syllabi
After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:
- Compare and contrast the philosophical perspectives (i.e., ways of thinking about knowledge, education, and humanity) that have shaped contemporary higher education in the United States.
- Examine the historical factors that have shaped contemporary higher education in the United States.
- Assess how history and philosophy have shaped higher education curriculum models.
After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:
- Compare and contrast the philosophical perspectives (i.e., ways of thinking about knowledge, education, and humanity) that have shaped contemporary higher education in the United States.
- Examine the historical factors that have shaped contemporary higher education in the United States.
- Assess how history and philosophy have shaped higher education curriculum models.
| Book Title: | American College and University : A History (Ebook available through the APUS Online Library) |
| ISBN: | 9780820312859 |
| Publication Info: | University of Georgia Press Lib |
| Author: | Rudolph, F. and John R. Thelin |
| Book Title: | Various resources from Trefry Library and/or the Open Web are used. Links provided inside the classroom. |
| ISBN: | D2L Note |