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2019-2020 Graduate Catalog 
    
2019-2020 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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EDHE 560 - The American Community College Student


Description:
To provide the graduate student with an overview of the unique characteristics of the American community college students, including vocational education, academic transfer, life long learning, and remedial instruction.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: admission in the Master in Higher Education Program.

Credits:
(3)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Articulate the organizational structure of administrative functions of a community college.
  • Identify the critical issues facing community college today and in the near future.
  • Articulate the theory and research of adult learning within the American community college student population.
  • Frame an understanding of policies, programs and practices among American community colleges.
  • Identify the issues facing students in American higher education.
  • Develop an understanding of the differences and similarities in issues related to community colleges and four-year colleges and universities.
  • Articulate the demographic and trends of American community colleges as they relate to student success.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/05/15

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:



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