- EDHI 338 Teaching and Learning about Cultural Diversity through Intergroup Dialogue (1-3) Prerequisite: Completion of on-line registration form. Repeatable to 6 credits if content differs. Formerly: EDPL288. Engages students, from one or more cultural identity groups, in facilitated dialogue about the similarities and differences of experience that exist within a group and/or between and across groups. The goal of intergroup dialogue is for students to develop comfort with, and skill for, discourse on difficult topics toward the end of fostering positive, meaningful, and sustained cross-group relationships. Whereas in debate, students learn to listen to gain advantage, in intergroup dialogue, students learn to listen to gain understanding. In so doing, students develop increased multicultural interaction facility, heightened intergroup awareness and sensitivity, and greater commitment to civic engagement.
- EDHI 489 Field Experiences in Education (1-4) Restriction: Permission of EDUC-Counseling, Higher Education and Special Education department. Formerly: EDPL489. Planned field experience in education-related activities. Credit not to be granted for experiences accrued prior to registration.
- EDHI 498 Special Problems in Education (1-3) Prerequisite: Available only to students who have definite plans for individual study of approved problems. Restriction: Permission of EDUC-Counseling, Higher Education and Special Education department. Formerly: EDPL498. Available only to students who have definite plans for individual study of approved problems.
- EDHI 605 Comparative Education (3 credits) Credit only granted for: EDHI605, EDPL605, or EDPS605. Formerly: EDPL605. Analyzes and compares leading issues in education in various countries of the world, particularly as they relate to crucial problems in American education.
- EDHI 607 Culture and Education in a Global Context (3 credits) Credit only granted for: EDHI607, EDPL607, or EDPS607. Formerly: EDPL607.
Examines cultural theories and analyzes cultural influences in education. Course materials and discussion critically analyze cultural transmission and schooling practices. Also examined are politics of culture, multiculturalism, global cultural clashes, and educators as critical culture workers.
- EDHI 642 Management of Change in Educational Organizations (3 credits) Credit only granted for: EDHI642, EDPL642, or EDPS642. Formerly: EDPL642.
Role of individual as a change agent; issues related to effecting change within organizational sub-systems and total systems are considered. Specific strategies for successful change in schools are addressed.
- EDHI 653 Organization and Administration of Higher Education (3 credits) Credit only granted for: EDHI653, EDPL653, or EDPS653. Formerly: EDPL653.
Basic concepts and terminology related to organizational behavior and institutional governance structures. The governance and organization of higher education in the United States.
- EDHI 662 Research on Ethnic Minorities and Demographic Trends in Higher Education (3 credits)
Credit only granted for: EDHI662, EDPL662, or EDPS662. Formerly: EDPL662.
Current research on ethnic minority student populations including issues of access, campus climate, racial identity, achievement and motivation. In addition to student issues, course examines issues for faculty of color in higher education, curriculum and teaching, and leadership and governance. The application of broad demographic changes in the nation and their impact on higher education over time.
- EDHI 665 College Access and Choice (3 credits) Examines the college-going process, how and why some students successfully navigate it, and what policies and programs can help students from disadvantaged or underrepresented backgrounds overcome barriers to college access and entry.
- EDHI 666 The Academic Profession (3 credits) CCredit only granted for: EDHI666 or EDHI788P. Formerly: EDHI788P.
Explores how faculty demographics, discipline, graduate socialization, and organizational context (institutional type, mission, and culture) matter to critical higher edcuation outcomes, such as student learning, community engagement, research, shared governance and access and equity.
- EDHI 667 Women in Higher Education(3 credits) Credit only granted for: EDHI667 or EDHI788A. Formerly: EDHI788.
A comprehensive overview of the history, present condition, and current research on women students, faculty, adminstrators, and staff in higher education. Explores why and how women and men experience higher educaton differently, by drawing on historical, cultural, and psychological contexts, feminist theoretical and research perspectrives and recent research in various discipliness.
- EDHI 679 Master's Seminar (3 credits)
- EDHI 689 Practicum In Educational Administration and Supervision (1-3 credits) Repeatable to 3 credits if content differs. Formerly: EDPL689.
Promotes skill development in managerial, leadership and supervisory areas. Practicum is based on results of diagnostic instruments and an individual professional development plan.
- EDHI 755 Federal Policies in Post-Secondary Education (3 credits) Credit only granted for: EDHI755, EDPL755, or EDPS755. Formerly: EDPL755.
Evolution of the federal role, its current scope and funding. Policy issues associated with federal student aid programs, research grants and social equity regulations. - Section 0101
- EDHI 789 Doctoral Practicum in Administration and Supervision (1-3 credits) Repeatable to 3 credits if content differs. Formerly: EDPL789.
Experiential activities designed to enhance student skills. Based on Individual Professional Development Plan for each student.
- EDHI 798 Special Problems in Education (1-6 credits) Formerly: EDPL798.
Master's, AGS, or doctoral candidates who desire to pursue special research problems under the direction of their advisors may register for credit under this number.
- EDHI 799 Master's Thesis Research (1-6 credits) Formerly: EDPL799.
- EDHI 889 Internship in Education (3-8 credits) Restriction: Permission of EDUC-Counseling, Higher Education and Special Education department. Formerly: EDPL889.
Internship experiences at a professional level of competence in a particular role with appropriate supervision. Credit not to be granted for experience accrued prior to registration. Open only to students advanced to candidacy for doctoral degree.
- EDHI 898 Pre-Candidacy Research (1-8 credits) Formerly: EDPL898.
- EDHI 899 Doctoral Dissertation Research (1-8 credits) Formerly: EDPL899.
Registration required to the extent of 6-9 hours for an Ed.D. Project and 12-18 hours for a Ph.D. Dissertation.