An overview of college and university contexts, including the impact of various environments on student success.

Individual work on a research problem selected by the student in consultation with a staff member. Prerequisite: Twelve hours in education and related areas; endorsement by a sponsoring faculty member.

In-depth overview of the pedagogy of teaching in higher education. Evidence-based research findings that inform teaching will be explored. The frameworks of High Impact Educational Practices, Universal Design for Learning, as well as Backward Design will scaffold the participant's design of a course syllabus, course learning activities, and student assessments.

Explores the development of leadership identity, capacity, and efficacy in learners and the role of educators in facilitating the leadership development of others. Includes examination of research and practice in student leadership development, the influence of identity on the leadership development process, and the design and facilitation of leadership development programs and interventions.

Introduction to concepts of administration and organization as applied to contemporary higher education setting. Characteristics of organizations, dynamic elements of administration, and theories and processes of change.

An applied student affairs seminar featuring ethical problem-solving, appreciation of religious pluralism, and approaches to facilitating the search for moral and spiritual meaning in the American university.