Graduate Course Descriptions

Working with committee to complete dissertation, students must register for consecutive semesters of dissertation. HED 798 involves completion of the dissertation proposal. Normally, HED 799 involves data collection/analysis, and HED 800 involves preparation of the final document and the dissertation defense. See Dissertation Handbook for further details. (Pre-requisite HED 790)

Working with committee to complete dissertation, students must register for consecutive semesters of dissertation. HED 798 involves completion of the dissertation proposal. Normally, HED 799 involves data collection/analysis, and HED 800 involves preparation of the final document and the dissertation defense. See Dissertation Handbook for further details. (Pre-requisite HED 790)

Students complete a minimum of 90 hours in a field experience related to higher education leadership as determined in conjunction with their advisor. A seminar and internship-based project is designed to serve as a vehicle for applying and extending the knowledge learned in program coursework.