Online Minor in Higher Education

Program Information

Program Type

Minor

Area of Study

Education

School

School of Education

Duration

Less than one year

Degree

N/A

Program Location

Online

Emphases

N/A

Required Credit Hours

15

Explore Everything the Minor in Higher Education has to Offer

Find the academic requirements for Online Minor in Higher Education.

Academic Requirements and Application

• EDHE 350 Introduction to Student Development & Student Services (3) Offered each Spring
• EDHE 351 Organization & Policy (3) Offered each Fall
• EDHE 352 Introduction to Higher Education (3) Offered each Spring
• EDHE 333 Special Topics in Higher Education (Variable Elective) (3) Offered each Fall and Spring

Students must also elect 3 additional hours of approved education courses at the 300 level or higher, which relate to Higher Education and/or Student Affairs.

• No more than 3 hours of individual or independent study count towards the minor.

Additional electives may be considered with departmental approval.

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Edhe 350: Intro. to Student Dev. & Student Servs.

This course is designed as an introduction to college student experiences and development through a social psychological approach. Students will examine major theories of college student development, the collegiate environment, and varied cultural perspectives of college-aged students.

Edhe 351: Organization & Policy

This course is designed to introduce students to advanced debates, research, and frameworks that shape policy and governance in higher education. The course is divided into four content areas. First, we situate our learning of public policy issues in higher education via a brief introduction and macro overview of governance structures in higher education. We then examine factors that shape the current governance landscape of higher education and national policy discourse. Afterwards, we will consider the effectiveness of standing policies and review the contemporary governance structures, practices, procedures, and/or protocols within various states via case study analysis. We will close the course with an exploration of the innovative policy along with governance and programmatic solutions proposed to address the changing political landscape of postsecondary education.

Edhe 352: Introduction to Higher Education

This course provides an overview of recent developments and critical issues in American higher education. Further, it exposes students to classic scholarship pertaining to colleges and universities in addition to the most cutting-edge perspectives in the field. Focused topics include faculty; teaching, learning, and curriculum; college students; organizations, leadership, and governance; and higher education policy.

Have questions about the Minor in Higher Education?

The Minor in Higher Education is a great way to get a foundational understanding of the world of Higher Education. If you have any questions about the minor, don't hestitate to get in touch!

Phillis L George

Department Chair and Associate Professor of Higher Education

• plgeorge@olemiss.edu
• 662-915-3411

What can I do with a degree in Higher Education?

• Vice President, Talladega College
• Wellness Coordinator, University of Minnesota Law
• Associate Director, Ole Miss Student Union
• Director of Player Engagement, Ole Miss Women's Basketball
• Assistant Director of Visitor Experience, University of North Texas
• Professor of Strategic Communications, Oklahoma State University
• Professor of Physical Therapy, University of Mississippi Medical Center

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