54 courses with the subject HIED, 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.
An examination of the historical foundations and contemporary challenges facing higher education leaders. Coursework encourages students to explore linkages between research, theory, and practice, promoting a nuanced understanding of differing perspectives on complex and evolving issues. Development of graduate-level writing is emphasized.
An overview of the student affairs function across diverse institutions, by connecting the history of higher education with contemporary issues facing student affairs professionals. Students will spend time exploring various student affairs functions, connecting the importance of student learning and development outside the classroom. In addition, students will explore the dynamics of student affairs organizations while identifying personal long- and short-term student affairs career goals. , HIED 712 Strategic Planning (3 Credit Hours) This course provides the necessary knowledge and skills for administrators , to both participate in and lead a strategic planning effort. Students will explore the role of strategic planning and institutional effectiveness in the context of changes in funding and demands for accountability.
The U.S. Higher Education system contains great diversity due to the inclusion of private institutions. This course will examine the structure and organization of Higher Education in the U.S. as well as differences and similarities between private and public institutions.
This course examines policy-in-action to help students understand how policies are developed at the organizational, state, and national levels, while gaining an understanding of the interplay of public perception and policymaking that can impact university operations. Students will explore the process by which policies are made, and they will consider why some problems are escalated to the public agenda, why some solutions are adopted and others rejected, and why some policies appear to succeed while others seem to fail.
This course examines the four key professional practices of campus internationalization: comprehensive internationalization, international student enrollment, international student and scholar services, and education abroad. Students learn the importance of aligning internationalization on-campus through courses, curriculum, international students, and internationalization programs, all of which help to connect the institution to the changing local and global community. Guest speakers will address competencies for international educators and provide insights on functional areas in international education.
Approach (1-3 Credit Hours) An examination of the development of the three primary systems of higher education in the world today: the U.S., British and European (Continental) systems. The course will also examine, as appropriate, other systems of higher education from around the world. A study abroad component is required, for which additional costs will apply.
A survey of college student experiences, with an emphasis on growth and development. Coursework will encourage students to apply theory to practice.
An exploration of the legal issues facing higher education in the United States. Topics to be discussed include the foundations from which higher education law emerges, current case law, state and federal statutory law, and contract law, as well as risk management and liability issues. Students may have the opportunity to visit the Supreme Court and to view oral arguments. Additionally, the course will address the ethical issues faced when shaping and implementing institutional policy, curriculum, and procedures.
This course provides students with the basic theory, knowledge and skills needed to be an effective leader within higher education institutions. Classes are designed for those who intend to pursue careers as higher education practitioners. Course assignments will take a practical approach to applying theoretical principles and identifying students' personal leadership styles.
Total Credit Hours 24 Leadership and Administration Track The Leadership and Administration track prepares professionals for positions in mid- and senior-level positions in academic affairs in colleges, universities, agencies, and associations.
An exploration of institutional advancement in the areas of institutional marketing, event management, campaign development, social media, donor identification and cultivation, planned giving, corporate partnership development, and foundation management. 525 HIED - Higher Education
This course provides a thorough analysis and dissection of a rotating, current issue in higher education, covering a broad range of higher education administrative areas. For each issue, students will examine relevant benchmark law, contemporary issues, historical perspectives, political realities, institutional missions and cultures, ethical considerations, leadership and management approaches, and courses of action available to decision-makers.
This course is designed to provide greater understanding of the leadership role of college and university presidents and the multiplex of issues associated with the office of the presidency at the various types of American institutions. The course will utilize case study analysis, guest presentation, and review of the literature. There will be rigorous discussion, readings, and analyses in a collegial and reciprocal learning environment.
An advanced seminar emphasizing the historical, philosophical, and institutional analyses of the development and status of adult and continuing education within the higher education community.
Education (3 Credit Hours) This course explores global and intercultural issues for higher education leaders. Students examine issues encountered by student affairs and higher education professionals from global and intercultural perspectives, including program design and evaluation, partnerships between individuals and organizations worldwide, and budgeting and staff management. The course will prepare students with knowledge and skills that can be used to promote internationally-oriented practice, professional dialogue, and research.
An examination of the history of higher education and its connection to current higher education events. The course provides an understanding of the foundations of higher education, including European influences, societal forces, and economic factors.
Administration of Higher Education Electives 6 Select two of the following:
155 Educational Leadership with a Concentration in Higher Education (
Independent study of special topics in higher education for master's students.
An examination of the historical foundations and contemporary challenges facing higher education leaders. Coursework encourages students to explore linkages between research, theory, and practice, promoting a nuanced understanding of differing perspectives on complex and evolving issues. Development of graduate-level writing is emphasized.
d FOUN 881 Dissertation Seminar 3
An overview of the student affairs function across diverse institutions, by connecting the history of higher education with contemporary issues facing student affairs professionals. Students will spend time exploring various student affairs functions, connecting the importance of student learning and development outside the classroom. In addition, students will explore the dynamics of student affairs organizations while identifying personal long- and short-term student affairs career goals.
This course provides the necessary knowledge and skills for administrators both to participate in and lead a meaningful strategic planning effort. Students will explore the role of strategic planning and institutional effectiveness in the context of changes in funding and demands for accountability.
The U.S. Higher Education system contains great diversity due to the inclusion of private institutions. This course will examine the structure and organization of Higher Education in the U.S. as well as differences and similarities between private and public institutions.
This course examines policy-in-action to help students understand how policies are developed at the organizational, state, and national levels, while gaining an understanding of the interplay of public perception and policymaking that can impact university operations. Students will explore the process by which policies are made, and they will consider why some problems are escalated to the public agenda, why some solutions are adopted and others rejected, and why some policies appear to succeed while others seem to fail.
This course examines the four key professional practices of campus internationalization: comprehensive internationalization, international student enrollment, international student and scholar services, and education abroad. Students learn the importance of aligning internationalization on-campus through courses, curriculum, international students, and internationalization programs, all of which help to connect the institution to the changing local and global community. Guest speakers will address competencies for international educators and provide insights on functional areas in international education.
Approach (1-3 Credit Hours) An examination of the development of the three primary systems of higher education in the world today: the U.S., British and European (Continental) systems. The course will also examine, as appropriate, other systems of higher education from around the world. A study abroad component is required, for which additional costs will apply.
A survey of college student experiences, with an emphasis on growth and development. Coursework will encourage students to apply theory to practice. . HIED 852 The Law of Higher Education (3 Credit Hours) An exploration of the legal issues facing higher education in the United States. Topics to be discussed include the foundations from which higher education law emerges, current case law, state and federal statutory law, and contract law, as well as risk management and liability issues. Students may have the opportunity to visit the Supreme Court and to view oral arguments. Additionally, the course will address the ethical issues faced when shaping and implementing institutional policy, curriculum, and procedures.
This course provides students with the basic theory, knowledge and skills needed to be an effective leader within higher education institutions. Classes are designed for those who intend to pursue careers as higher education practitioners. Course assignments will take a practical approach to applying theoretical principles and identifying students' personal leadership styles.
An exploration of institutional advancement in the areas of institutional marketing, event management, campaign development, social media, donor identification and cultivation, planned giving, corporate partnership development, and foundation management.
This course provides a thorough analysis and dissection of a rotating, current issue in higher education, covering a broad range of higher education administrative areas. For each issue, students will examine relevant benchmark law, contemporary issues, historical perspectives, political realities, institutional missions and cultures, ethical considerations, leadership and management approaches, and courses of action available to decision-makers. Old Dominion University Graduate Catalog 2025-2026 526
This course is designed to provide greater understanding of the leadership role of college and university presidents and the multiplex of issues associated with the office of the presidency at the various types of American institutions. The course will utilize case study analysis, guest presentation, and review of the literature. There will be rigorous discussion, readings, and analyses in a collegial and reciprocal learning environment.
An advanced seminar emphasizing the historical, philosophical, and institutional analyses of the development and status of adult and continuing education within the higher education community.
required for all doctoral students who have not served in a full-time administrative position for at least three years prior to admission. *** Prerequisites: Doctoral students with no prior coursework in statistics must enroll in FOUN 722. Doctoral students with no prior coursework in educational research must enroll in FOUN 611.
Education (3 Credit Hours) This course explores global and intercultural issues for higher education leaders. Students examine issues encountered by student affairs and higher education professionals from global and intercultural perspectives, including program design and evaluation, partnerships between individuals and organizations worldwide, and budgeting and staff management. The course will prepare students with knowledge and skills that can be used to promote internationally-oriented practice, professional dialogue, and research.
An examination of the history of higher education and its connection to current higher education events. The course provides an understanding of the foundations of higher education, including European influences, societal forces, and economic factors.
Administration of Higher Education Total Credit Hours 15
Independent study of special topics in higher education for doctoral students.
Total Credit Hours 61-63 * Some courses may be waived based on previous study. ** Students who enter the Ph.D. program have diverse backgrounds, experiences, and goals. For this reason they have the ability, through consultation with their advisor, to tailor the cognate chosen to fulfill their degree obligations towards these goals. Cognate courses may be taken in the following departments: Community College Leadership, Foundations, Higher Education, International Studies, and Sports Management. The GPD may allow other cognate areas to be developed and implemented by students and advisors upon request if a particular justification is made in writing.
This course is a pass/fail course for master's students in their final semester. It may be taken to fulfill the registration requirement necessary for graduation. All master's students are required to be registered for at least one graduate credit hour in the semester of their graduation. 527 HIST - History
This course is a pass/fail course doctoral students may take to maintain active status after advancement to candidacy. All doctoral students are required to be registered for at least one graduate credit hour every semester until their graduation.
Source: Eastern Virginia Medical School's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
