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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/24/2023 - 09/29/2023 | 10/02/2023 - 11/26/2023 | October | Fall 2023 Session B | 8 Week session |
| 05/29/2023 - 11/03/2023 | 11/06/2023 - 12/31/2023 | November | Fall 2023 Session I | 8 Week session |
| 06/26/2023 - 12/01/2023 | 12/04/2023 - 01/28/2024 | December | Fall 2023 Session D | 8 Week session |
| 07/31/2023 - 12/29/2023 | 01/01/2024 - 02/25/2024 | January | Winter 2024 Session B | 8 Week session |
| 09/25/2023 - 03/01/2024 | 03/04/2024 - 04/28/2024 | March | Winter 2024 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.
|
Grade Instruments |
% of Final Grade |
|
Weekly forum discussions |
20% |
|
Higher Education Milestones Presentation |
25% |
|
Higher Education Curriculum Paper |
25% |
|
Final Culminating Assignment |
30% |
|
Total |
100% |
| Name | Grade % |
|---|---|
| Discussions | 20.00% |
| Week 1 Introduction | 2.22% |
| Week 1 Colleges and Universities from the Colonies through the Civil War | 2.22% |
| Week 2 The Emerging Universities | 2.22% |
| Week 3 The Advanced University | 2.22% |
| Week 4 The Birth of the Modern University | 2.22% |
| Week 5 The Iron Triangle | 2.22% |
| Week 6 Governance Structures | 2.22% |
| Week 7 Does Education Pay? | 2.22% |
| Week 8 Reflection and Prediction | 2.22% |
| Assignments | 50.00% |
| Higher Education Milestones Presentation | 25.00% |
| Higher Education Curriculum Paper | 25.00% |
| Final Assignment | 30.00% |
| Final Assignment | 30.00% |