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HESA - Higher Education and Student Affairs Leadership

HESA 173 Career Theories and Employment Trends (1)

Designed to explore career theories and their application to the world of work. Students will investigate current occupational information and trends of the future.

HESA 210 Human Values (2)

Identify, clarify and critique personal values. Expand awareness of cross-cultural values, life-style choices, sources of values and the process of making value commitments.

HESA 220 Death and Dying (2)

Examines current American views of death and dying from perspectives of psychology, religion, medicine and sociology. Explores attitudes toward death, grief, mourning and reactions to imminent death.

HESA 260 Paraprofessionals in Residence Life (2)

Consent of Instructor. For resident assistants only. Offers practical preparation to those who assist students making the transition to the University setting and living in the residence hall environment.

HESA 263 Peer Advising I (1)

Study current theories of student development and practice the interpersonal communication skills needed by effective peer helpers; discuss and critique strategies for assisting students making the transition into postsecondary education.

HESA 308 College Student Personnel Administration Workshop (1-5)

Special short course for undergraduates on topics or issues in College Student Personnel Administration. Offered during summers and other semesters as need arises and resources are available. S/U graded. Repeatable, under different subtitles.

HESA 360 Paraprofessionals in Student Affairs (1-2)

Consent of instructor. Comprehensive training and support for persons interested in working as paraprofessionals in student services. Includes basic skills and development of sensitivity in meeting the developmental needs of college students. Repeatable, no limitations.

HESA 363 Peer Advising II (1)

Prerequisite: HESA 263. Study theories of cognitive development, psychological type, and learning strategies as they apply to the increasingly diverse needs of incoming college students; discuss and practice strategies for mentoring students.

HESA 365 Tutorial Assistance in the College Classroom: Level I Supplemental Instruction (1)

Beginning tutorial leaders will become acquainted with the history of Student Affairs, student development theory, principles of learning assistance, communication skills, and standards of professional behavior.

HESA 422 Directed Studies (1-3)

Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.) Repeatable, maximum concurrent enrollment is two times.

HESA 431 McNair Scholars Research Studies I (2)

Prerequisites: Admission to the McNair Scholars Program. Gives students an overview of the research process and skills for graduate school success, as well as a mentored opportunity to participate in the initial steps of research development.

HESA 432 McNair Scholars Research Studies II (2)

Prerequisites: HESA 431. Provides students an overview of research design and method, as well as a mentored opportunity to design a research study.

HESA 463 Peer Advising III (1)

Prerequisites: HESA 263, HESA 363. Research topics related to the creation of a cohesive campus community and a welcoming environment for students; take leadership role in activities to provide a smoother transition for new students.

HESA 465 Tutorial Assistance in the College Classroom: Level 2 Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leader (1)

Prerequisite: HESA 365. Increases tutorial leaders' competencies in applying learning assistance theory, facilitating structured study sessions, and attending to individual differences; particular emphasis is placed on the development of leadership and mentoring skills.

HESA 508 Workshop (1-3)

A variety of workshops on special topics within the discipline. Goals and objectives will emphasize the acquisition of general knowledge and skills in the discipline. Repeatable, under different subtitles.

HESA 513 Professional Renewal (1-3)

Update skills and knowledge of professionals in the discipline. Goals and objectives will be specifically directed at individual professional enhancement rather than the acquisition of general discipline knowledge or methodologies. S/U or letter graded. Repeatable, under different subtitles.

HESA 611 Groups, Teams, and Organizations in Higher Education and Student Affairs (3)

An exploration of groups and organizations within higher education and student affairs. Study will begin within the context of group dynamic and move to organizational theory and application.

HESA 622 Directed Studies (1-4)

Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.) Repeatable, maximum concurrent enrollment is two times.

HESA 650 College Student Development: Foundational Theory (3)

Examines foundational and life span theories of college student development and applies them to students' lives and higher education and student affairs practice.

HESA 651 Philosophical, Historical and Cultural Foundations of Student Affairs in Higher Education (3)

Philosophies of education and epistemology. History of U.S. higher education. Origin/history of student affairs. Emphasizes cultural perspective of ethnic minorities, women and other cultural subgroups in higher education.

HESA 652 Enrollment Management Services (3)

Examines and reviews the history, purposes, functions, organization and administration of Admissions, Financial Aid, Records and Registration, Advising and Orientation.

HESA 655 Multiculturalism in Higher Education and Student Affairs Leadership (3)

Exploration of meaning making from individual cultural lenses to the application of theory to practice in higher education settings. Assessment of multicultural competence within HESAL.

HESA 658 Management and Administration in Student Affairs (3)

Application of management tools to student affairs. Skill development focuses on budgeting models, resource management, planning, evaluation and intervention strategies.

HESA 661 Practicum in College Teaching for Student Development (6)

Consent of instructor. Actual classroom experience in teaching under supervision any course that has as a part of its objectives, developmental content. S/U graded.

HESA 669 College and University Curriculum (3)

Prerequisites: ELPS 601, ELPS 603, ELPS 604, ELPS 605, or consent of instructor. Develop an understanding of college and university curriculum by examining undergraduate and graduate program structures for liberal arts and professional programs, curriculum development processes, and current issues impacting curriculum.

HESA 670 Internship in Higher Education and Student Affairs Leadership (6)

Consent of instructor. Field-based experience, applying theoretical and conceptual knowledge in higher education setting. Minimum 20 hours per week. In-depth experience with overall functions of office/agency. Develop skills in specific professional role. S/U graded. Repeatable, maximum of 18 credits.

HESA 671 Introduction to Leadership in Higher Education and Student Affairs Leadership (3)

Course focuses on leadership theory to assist ethical scholar/leaders prepare for leadership roles in diverse organizations.

HESA 675 Field Experience in Higher Education and Student Affairs Leadership (1-3)

Consent of instructor. Application of theoretical/conceptual knowledge in field-based experience. Overview of role, function of higher education office/agency, with focus on specific projects or responsibilities. Requires 4 hours per week per credit hour. S/U graded. Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits.

HESA 680 Law and Higher Education (3)

Relate statutory provisions, court decisions, common law principles and constitutional requirements to legal problems affecting public and private higher education institutions and systems.

HESA 683 Finance and Resource Management in Higher Education (3)

Analyze issues of financing public and private higher education; examine alternative financing sources and methods; develop skill in resource allocation and management.

HESA 685 Human Resources in Higher Education (3)

The course focuses on understanding Human Resource Management (HRM) as an energy source for shaping institutions. Emphasis is on the practical application of achieving change through personnel and compensation administration.

HESA 690 Public Policy in Higher Education (3)

An examination of public policy issues in higher education. Study of role of state and federal policy as it impacts public and private institutions of higher education.

HESA 695 Current Issues in Higher Education and Student Affairs Leadership (3)

In this seminar students will examine and analyze current issues and trends in higher education. Specific content will vary, dependent upon the nature of contemporary issues and trends and student interests.

HESA 696 Special Topics in Higher Education and Student Affairs Leadership (1-4)

Study of special topics in higher education and student affairs leadership. Topics vary. Repeatable, maximum two times, under different subtitles.

HESA 711 Organizations and Change in Higher Education and Student Affairs Leadership (3)

Advanced theories of organizations; basic research on organizations and leader behavior; primary research about and models for facilitating change are combined to analyze, plan and evaluate major organizational change processes.

HESA 750 College Students: Culture, Characteristics, Campus Life (3)

Prerequisite: HESA 650 or consent of instructor. Investigates student affairs profession and impact on development of college students. Examines current college subcultures. Considers effect on students' progress and success, of campus norms and student characteristics.

HESA 751 Advanced College Student Development: Social Identity (3)

Prerequisite: HESA 650 or consent of instructor. Second of two student development theory courses. Examines the social identity of college students, including privilege and oppression, multiple identities and diversity development. Racial identity, ethnic identity, multiracial/multicultural identity, sexual identity, and additional dimensions of identity (class, gender, ability/disability) are also discussed.

HESA 755 Advanced Research Seminar (1)

Prerequisite: SRM 700 or take concurrently and 9 hours of statistics. Examine research needs of the profession. Develop a focused research question for the dissertation. Explore research planning and financial support. S/U graded. Repeatable, may be taken twice.

HESA 760 Theoretical and Philosophical Foundations of Higher Education and Student Affairs Leadership (3)

Seminar focusing on epistemological frameworks, their applications to leadership inquiry, and the macro perspective of the moral and ethical dimensions of leadership. This course is taken concurrently with HESA 761.

HESA 761 Scholarly Writing for Scholar/Leaders (3)

Seminar focusing on scholarly writing skills and examination of the macro perspective of leadership. This course is taken concurrently with HESA 760.

HESA 765 Systems Thinking in Higher Education and Student Affairs (3)

This course focuses on systems thinking in higher education and student affairs from multicultural perspectives.

HESA 771 Advanced Leadership in Higher Education and Student Affairs Leadership (3)

Prerequisite: HESA 671 or consent of instructor. Courses focuses on advanced leadership theory to assist ethical scholar/leaders prepare for leadership roles in diverse organizations. Emphasis is on advanced leadership theory and its application to diverse high education and student affairs organizations.

HESA 780 Worldviews & Research Methods for Scholar Leaders (3)

Prerequisites: HESA 760 and HESA 761. Taken concurrently with HESA 781. Continued doctoral study in higher education and student affairs leadership focusing on conceptualization of research design for scholar/leaders, from choosing a question and framework to data collection and analysis.

HESA 781 Collaborative Inquiry for Scholar/Leaders (3)

Prerequisites: HESA 760, HESA 761. Taken concurrently with HESA 780. Continued doctoral study in higher education and student affairs leadership focusing on collaborative research. Explores research framework and design through a collaborative research project.

HESA 782 Research Capstone in Higher Education and Student Affairs Leadership (3)

Prerequisites: HESA 760, HESA 761, HESA 780, HESA 781. This course focuses on three themes, data analysis and representation of findings, writing for publication, and navigating the comprehensive exam and dissertation processes.

HESA 797 Doctoral Proposal Research (1-4)

Permission of major advisor. Required dissertation proposal experience for all doctoral students. Four hours of credit must be earned in this course in partial fulfillment of requirements for doctoral degrees before admission to candidacy.
S/U graded. Repeatable, maximum of four credits.

HESA 799 Doctoral Dissertation (1-12)

Permission of major advisor. Required of all doctoral candidates under the direction of a graduate faculty committee. May be taken only after admission to candidacy. S/U graded. Repeatable, no limitations.

HESA 999 Graduate School Continuous Registration (1)

To permit a graduate student to continue making progress in a degree program.
S/U graded. Repeatable, no limitations.


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