HESA COURSES
EDLD 6020
Ed. Leadership, Systems, & Change
In this course, I learned about the leadership and leadership theory and practice. It provided the foundation for leadership in educational programs and institutions. Some other concepts I developed through this course was understanding of transformational leadership and other leadership theories, effective communication and problem solving, motivation and decision-making, organizational change and renewal, and consensus building and conflict resolution.
EDLD 6791
Ed. Leadership Master's Seminar
The course provided me with an overview of the Master’s Degree program including instruction on how to create an electronic on-line portfolio. I completed this course through the use of classroom discussion, writings, presentations and on-line discussions. I was able to gain an understanding of effective educational leadership strategies as reflected in the standards set forth by my professional disciplines.
EDLD 6530
The College Student
This course examined the theoretical and research literature on contemporary college students from a variety of perspectives; demographic changes, patterns of growth and change during the college years, and the educational needs of diverse student groups. The impact of campus environments and various institutional contexts on students was explored, particularly focusing on the design of administrative and educational policy and practice.
EDLD 6510
Foundations of Students Affairs in Higher Education
In this course I learned about : (a) the history and development of U.S. higher education; (b) history and philosophical foundations of the student affairs profession; (c) the college and university settings where the profession is practiced; (d) professional development and professional organizations in the field; and (e) the skills and competencies necessary to be a successful professional in student affairs.
EDLD 6548
Assessment & Accountability
This course provided an introduction to assessment best practices in higher education and student affairs and an overview of accountability and professional standards in higher education and student affairs administration. Utilizing student development models of assessment, students will explore a variety of topics, techniques, and methods and apply their learning in real-world assessment cases. Topics addressed included: accountability, accreditation, professional standards, outcomes based assessment, program evaluation, higher education databases, student learning outcomes, college impacts, benchmarking, needs assessment, and satisfaction surveys.
EDLD 6550
Intervention Skills in Higher Education
This theory-to-practice course taught me the basic interpersonal skills necessary for successful higher education professionals, as well as individual, group, and organizational interventions; crisis management skills, referral skills; and approaches to handling difficult students, parents, colleagues and others in the higher education environment.
EDLD 6570
Diversity and Equity
This course is designed for students to develop an understanding of the individual and organizational issues of diversity and multiculturalism in U.S. higher education. A broad definition of diversity will be utilized in an effort to capture the range of populations served by higher education in this country. Through the integration of relevant information from history, law, interpersonal development, organizational development, and philosophy, this course will attempt to develop a complex, comprehensive understanding of equity and diversity.
EDLD 6545
Higher Ed. Environments & Administration
This course examines leadership, management, and administrative practices in a variety of higher education environments. Topics may include: environment theory, campus ecology, campus culture, institutional types, organizational culture, ethical issues in administrative practices including supervision, human resource management, budget and finance, facilities management, accessibility in higher education, issues of sustainability and technology.
EDLD 6590
Women in Leadership/Diversity
This course is primarily focused on the issues related to women and leadership practices in higher education settings. Many theories are discussed through various readings related to the practices of women leaders in higher education in the U.S and around the world. The course is along with research, group projects, presentations, Book critique, etc.
CECP 6010
Career Development/Diversity
The content for this course includes: (1) a study of the world of work as it impacts the psychological and sociological life of the individual; (2) an examination of career development theory, decision-making, and the application to counseling and psychotherapy; (3) the identification of informational resources related to career choice; and (4) an exploration of the needs and concerns of clients from a variety of cultural backgrounds.
EDLD 6590
Higher Education Law and Ethics
This course studies the number of legal areas that intersect on college campuses has made knowledge of legal issues related to liability, contracts, hiring and firing, free speech, disabilities, discrimination, and many other topics necessary for effective college administrators. Legal issues, legal enactments and precedents, constitutional provisions, court decisions and case law that impact higher education will be the focus of this course. Current legal issues affecting higher education will be monitored and discussed throughout this course.
CECP 6080
Life Span Development/Diversity
The course addresses counseling implications for assessing and enhancing human development across the lifespan. The content includes: (a) theories of human development; (b) theories of learning and personality development; (c) human behavior, including an understanding of developmental crises, disability, exceptional behavior, addictive behavior, psychopathology, and situational and environmental factors that affect both normal and abnormal behavior; (d) the stages of family development; and (e) strategies for facilitating optimum development over the life span.