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

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