HIED 511 Foundations of Higher Education

This course provides an integrated overview of the philosophical, theological, cultural, and historical contexts that influence higher education institutions in the 21st century. Students consider the relationship between higher education and society, emphasizing the development of higher education in the United States within a dynamic, global context. This course considers the purposes of higher education and related developments in diversity of institutional type, access, and curricula. An emphasis is placed on considering significant issues facing colleges and universities and preparing students to respond with imaginative and innovative solutions.