Foundations of Higher Education

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This course presents an overview of the historical development of educational institutions in the U.S., starting in the Colonial Era. You will explore how these historical developments have influenced present day higher education. Multiple types of institutions will be examined from a historical standpoint, such as community colleges, historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs,) and women's colleges. You will examine the evolution of these colleges and their impact on present day higher education, including their impact on providing access to diverse student populations.