| Program name: | Higher Education Administration |
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| Type of program: | Certificate Program |
| The program will be offered at: | Akron Campus |
| Existing courses required for completion of program: (list each individually, one course per line, with course number, title, and credit hours) | |
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| Required (12)
5100:703 Seminar: History and Philosophy of Higher Education 3 5190:515 Administration in Higher Education 3 5190:600 Advanced Administrative Colloquium in Higher Education 3 5190:601 Internship in Higher Education 2 5190:602 Internship in Higher Education Seminar 1 Electives (6) 5190:521 Law and Higher Education 3 5190:526 Student Services in Higher Education 3 5190:527 The American College Student 3 5190:530 Higher Education Curriculum and Program Planning 3 5190:620 Finance in Higher Education 3 5190:626 Policy, Assessment & Accountability in Higher Education 3 Total hours required: 18 | |
| Courses new to university offering required for completion of program: (list each individually, one course per line, with course number, title, and credit hours) | |
| Deletion of required courses | |
| 5190:500 Introduction to the Study of Higher Education 3 | |
| Existing courses which can be used as electives in program: (list each individually, one course per line, with course number, title, and credit hours; if options exist, list by option) | |
| 5190:521 Law and Higher Education 3
5190:526 Student Services in Higher Education 3 5190:527 The American College Student 3 5190:530 Higher Education Curriculum and Program Planning 3 5190:620 Finance in Higher Education 3 5190:626 Policy, Assessment & Accountability in Higher Education 3 | |
| Courses new to university offering which can be used as electives in program: (list each individually, one course per line, with course number, title, and credit hours; if options exist, list by option) | |
| Deletion of elective courses | |
| 5190:525 Topical Seminar in Higher Education 3
5190:635 Instructional Strategies and Techniques for the College Instructor 3 | |
| Change in number of elective credits | |
| Change in number of required credits | |
| Change in number of credits required for degree | |
| Change in other degree requirements | |
| Removal of options - revised certificate will only have required and elective courses--no selection among options and courses. (This has been very confusing for students.) | |
| Change in admissions requirements for direct admits | |
| Current requirements: Proposed requirements: | |
| Change in admissions requirements for students using intercollege transfer | |
| Current requirements: Proposed requirements: | |
| Change in admissions requirements to a graduate program | |
| Current requirements: Proposed requirements: | |
| Implementation Plan | |
| Change will be implemented Fall 2006. Requirements are effective for students entering the College of Education beginning Fall 2006. | |
| Additional program requirements: | |
| Other information: | |
| This change is limited to identifying 5190:600 Advanced Administrative Colloquium in Higher Education as a capstone course to be completed during the student's final semester of coursework. | |
| Resource statement: | |
| No additional resources required. | |
| Web components statement: | |
| This course will remain web-enhanced. | |
| Rationale: | |
| Currently, there are no prerequisites in the HE Administration program. Creating a culminating experience enables students to have an opportunity to synthesize concepts gained from program coursework. Further, having a capstone course enables faculty to evaluate proficiency and help students understand the purpose of their educational activities within the program as they prepare for the world of work. Preparation for the master’s comprehensive examination will be included. | |
| Bulletin description: | |
| HIGHER EDUCATION
Requirements* This certificate program in higher education requires a minimum of 18 credits. The program of studies has been designed to serve the practicing or prospective college or university administrator or instructor. Admission All applicants to the program should have previously earned a bachelor’s degree. Special admission for concurrent studies toward a master’s degree and the higher education certificate may be allowed for persons currently employed in higher education. Students interested in admission should first meet with the program coordinator. Persons wishing to pursue a master’s degree in Educational Administration-Higher Education Option must, however, also apply to the Graduate School for admission to the program. Applicants wishing to pursue only the certificate program must apply to the Graduate School for admission as a special non-degree student. Program Courses and internships in higher education are directed toward the study of administrative and academic operations of colleges and universities. Specific program options include: administration, student services, curriculum, and instruction option, a higher education teaching internship developed in conjunction with the student’s major academic advisor and the center staff may be anticipated. Internships may be completed at the University or at one of several cooperating institutions. Required (12) 5100:703 Seminar: History and Philosophy of Higher Education 3 5190:515 Administration in Higher Education 3 5190:600 Advanced Administrative Colloquium in Higher Education 3 5190:601 Internship in Higher Education 2 5190:602 Internship in Higher Education Seminar 1 Total 12 Electives (6) 5190:521 Law and Higher Education 3 5190:526 Student Services in Higher Education 3 5190:527 American College Student 3 5190:530 Higher Education Curriculum and Program Planning 3 5190:620 Finance in Higher Education 5190:626 Policy, Assessment, and Accountability in Higher Educaiton 3 Total hours required: 18 *The awarding of this certificate is not contingent upon completion of a degree program. Graduate certificate programs require a 3.00 grade point average |