EL 780 - Introduction to the Study of Higher Education

(3 units)

An introductory overview of the major disciplinary traditions in the study of higher education, including sociology, economics, psychology, and history. Students will write literature reviews and participate in a group project. The course does not fulfill a research requirement.

Maximum units a student may earn: 3

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. articulate in writing and verbally and critically analyze the major scholarly traditions in the study of higher education.
2. independently create a literature review focused on one of the major scholarly traditions in the study of higher education.
3. propose an original study in a team setting and critically analyze their experience doing so.

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