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36 courses with the subject HED, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

HED 300Selected Topics1-6

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Subject
HED
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
HED 400Selected Topics1-6

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Subject
HED
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
HED 490Independent Study1-6

Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.

Subject
HED
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
HED 500Selected Topics1-6

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Subject
HED
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
HED 600Selected Topics1-6

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Subject
HED
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
HED 601Graduate Interest Group Seminar0

Linking seminar for the learning community in the Higher Education master's program. Provides orientation to graduate school and the department, socialization with peers and faculty, and integration of coursework.

Subject
HED
Credits (min)
0
Credits (max)
0
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
HED 605The American College and University3

Contemporary American higher education - objectives, institutions, faculties, curriculum, organization and administration, relations with society; major historical influences and current practices. Basic course for students planning further study in higher education.

Subject
HED
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
HED 611Laboratory in Learning Communities3

Hands-on experience that requires students to examine the purpose, research, and diverse organizational structures of interdisciplinary learning communities at local, regional, and national levels.

Subject
HED
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
HED 616Understanding Educational Research3

For master's degree and beginning doctoral students who have had little, if any, exposure to research methods. Quantitative and qualitative methods are studied in the context of education.

Subject
HED
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
HED 617Intercollegiate Athletics in Higher Education3

The emergence of intercollegiate athletics in higher education. The academic, socio-cultural, economic, and political benefits and costs. Reform initiatives, athletic governance, and oversight processes impacting athletic policies, advising practices, and support services.

Subject
HED
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
HED 618College Student Athletes3

Understanding college student-athletes based on theories of development and college student diversity including gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disability, international status and preparation. Complexities, challenges and opportunities for student-athletes. Examination of eligibility, advising and support practices.

Subject
HED
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
HED 621Principles and Practices of Student Affairs Administration3

Historical, developmental, and philosophical bases of Student Affairs administration. Organization, development, administration of college and university programs that fall under the jurisdiction of student affairs. Roles and responsibilities of student affairs officers.

Subject
HED
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
HED 664Administrative Principles and Practices for Higher Education3

Theories of leadership; models of personnel selection, motivation, and evaluation; staff problems, job stress, and burnout.

Subject
HED
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
HED 670Experience Credit1-6

Participation in a discipline or subject related experience. Student must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Permission in advance with the consent of the department chairperson, instructor, and dean. Limited to those in good academic standing.

Subject
HED
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
HED 690Independent Study1-6

Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.

Subject
HED
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
HED 700Selected Topics1-6

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Subject
HED
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
HED 712Research on the College Student3

Identifies issues research has addressed; helps students locate data sources and instruments for use in future studies. Theories of student development applicable to research on college students.

Subject
HED
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
HED 715Public Policy and Higher Education3

Effects of public policy on the functioning of institutions. Applies models of decision making processes to real and hypothetical issues.

Subject
HED
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
HED 720Seminar in Higher Education3

Specialized study and discussion of a specific topic in the theory and/or practice of higher education. Course topics will vary.

Subject
HED
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
HED 721College Student Development I3

Examines theories of human development with relevance to college students' psychosocial, cognitive, moral, and spiritual development. Course explores self-awareness of development, nature and process of change, role of college environments, and theory to practice.

Subject
HED
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
HED 722College Student Development II3

Examines theories of human development with specific relevance to college students in the areas of racial, ethnic, gender, and sexual identity development. Roles of structural oppression, college environment, and theory to practice are explored.

Subject
HED
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
HED 725Gender and Race in Higher Education3

Examines the influence of gender and race in historical and contemporary higher education from interdisciplinary perspective; considers dynamics of power, privilege, and oppression; includes topics related to student and faculty experiences, and curricular issues.

Subject
HED
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
HED 730Internship in Higher Education1-6

Supervised field experiences and related seminar. For matriculated graduate students who are considering an administrative position in a higher education setting. Permission of instructor.

Subject
HED
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
HED 741The Academic Program3

Historical and philosophical forces that shaped curriculum in higher education; current practices and policies of the curriculum; factors influencing development and implementation of academic programs.

Subject
HED
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
HED 742Evaluation and Learning in Higher Education3

Ways of evaluating the status and progress of individual students and the effectiveness of college courses and programs.

Subject
HED
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
HED 755Legal Issues in Higher Education3

Legal issues arising from the relationship between higher education institutions and their governing boards, administrators, faculty, students, and governmental bodies.

Subject
HED
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
HED 760Crisis Management in Higher Education3

This course explores how colleges prepare and respond to crises (e.g. protests, on-campus violence, extreme weather) through training, communication, and care. Students learn how to develop crisis management systems that protect communities and support responders.

Subject
HED
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
HED 761Organization and Administration in Higher Education3

Organizational structure of colleges and universities. Models of organizational functioning, adaptation, decline, governance, and culture. Leadership in colleges and universities.

Subject
HED
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
HED 800Selected Topics1-6

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester

Subject
HED
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
HED 820Doctoral Seminar in Higher Education3

Specific topic in the theory and/or practice of higher education. Course topics will vary.

Subject
HED
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
HED 849Seminar in College Instruction3-6

Readings and discussions of teaching and learning theories, observations of exemplary college instructors, design of courses and syllabi.

Subject
HED
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
HED 870Experience Credit1-6

Participation in a discipline or subject related experience. Student must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Permission in advance with the consent of the department chairperson, instructor, and dean. Limited to those in good academic standing.

Subject
HED
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
HED 890Independent Study1-6

Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.

Subject
HED
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
HED 970Experience Credit1-6

Participation in a discipline or subject related experience. Student must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Permission in advance with the consent of the department chairperson, instructor, and dean. Limited to those in good academic standing.

Subject
HED
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
HED 989Research Seminar in Higher Education3

Methods of conducting research; review of topics most frequently researched in higher education. Design of dissertation proposal.

Subject
HED
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
HED 990Independent Study1-6

Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.

Subject
HED
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu

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