(formerly E APS 201) College: Past, Present, and Future

Catalog description

This course introduces students to the study of higher education through various perspectives by examining higher education institutions and the effects of these institutions on individuals, groups, and communities. Through readings, lectures, interviews, presentations, and case studies, students will gain an understanding of the historical context, present implications, and future possibilities of higher education. Further, through self-reflection activities, students will gain a better understanding of the role of higher education in their academic, personal, familial, and economic lives.