EDLA 6711 Foundations of Higher Education

3 semester hours

This course provides an overview of the history of higher education and its relationship to American society. There is interplay between academic institutions and the political and institutional structures at all levels. These relationships are analyzed in both historical and critical frameworks. Various elements of academia will be considered such as academic freedom, student life, equity and accessibility, etc. Students will gain an understanding of the purposes and missions of American higher education, as well as the implications of key historical issues and landmark events.