Saturday, November 07, 2009


Contact Info

Dept. of Leadership and Educational Studies
311 Duncan Hall
ASU Box 32086
730 Rivers Street
Boone, NC 28608

Phone: +1-828-262-6508
Fax: +1-828-262-6035


Higher Education - Community College & University Leadership (454F)

The purpose of this program is to prepare persons for mid- and upper-level management and administration positions in colleges and universities. The program integrates theory and practice to enable graduates to deal with the diverse and complex demands of leadership in today's rapidly changing educational environments.

Required Core Courses:

RES 5000

Research Methods

3

HE 6861

American Higher Education

3

HE 5635

Adult Development & Learning Theories

3

HE 5640

Student Access & Success

3

Subtotal

12

Required Concentration Courses

HE 5440

College & University Teaching

3

HE 5700

Leadership in Higher Education

3

HE 5840

Higher Education Finance

3

HE 5990

Ethical & Legal Issues in HE

3

HE 5430

Organization & Governance of Higher Education

3

HE 5650

Curriculum in Higher Education

3

Subtotal

18

An additional six hours are to be selected by the student in consultation with the advisor and approved by the student's advisory committee

Total

36

  • Thesis: Optional. (Students are encouraged to consider it.)
  • Language Proficiency: None Required
  • Comprehensive: Student must successfully complete a comprehensive examination.
  • Product of Learning: None Required