PROGRAM STATEMENT
The Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, in partnership with the Division of Student Affairs at Florida International University, offers both Master’s and Doctoral Degrees in Higher Education. Intended for those who wish to prepare for careers in Higher Education, the programs provide sufficient flexibility to move in the directions of teaching, or administrative areas across the institution. As a majority minority research institution, in a large urban setting, FIU is the prototype for universities of the 21st century. Given this advantage, diversity is a theme which is emphasized in all programs.

PROGRAM MISSION
The purpose of the Master’s Program is to prepare generalist practitioners for positions in higher education. Students may choose from two possible concentrations, Student Affairs Administration or Community College Leadership. Either of these options are very flexible and may be tailored to other interests through the choice of electives and practicums. The degree is an M.S. in Educational Leadership with a concentration in the chosen area.

The purpose of the Doctoral Program is to provide advanced preparation for education practitioners who aspire to leadership positions in administration or instruction. The field of higher education is broad and interdisciplinary; those engaged in it constantly examine theory and practice. The program is designed to stimulate research related to the field, particularly in the development of innovative practices, both administrative and instructional. Students may choose from two possible concentrations, Administration or Instruction. The degree is an Ed.D. in Higher Education with a concentration in the chosen area.

PROGRAM UNIQUENESS
Program Features:

• Flexibility – Students have the opportunity to work and/or experience practica in areas across the institutional enterprise including academic affairs, student affairs, business affairs, development, athletics, etc.
• Diversity - Students will experience diversity first hand, not only in their day to day study and work, but through the aggressive diversity initiative undertaken by the University on a campus-wide basis. This research University is one of the most diverse higher education environments in the nation.
• Environment – South Florida, including Miami and Ft. Lauderdale, is one of the most international environments in the hemisphere. Florida’s two largest urban centers are major transportation and business hubs in the Southeastern U.S., making South Florida a global marketplace and a major transfer station for peoples and ideas from around the world…a hemispheric crossroads for trade, travel, culture and communications.

NATIONAL STANDARDS
Meets ACPA Professional Preparation Commission Standards: YES
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APPLICATION AND ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

Master's Application GPA: 3.0 – last 60 undergraduate hours 3 letters of recommendation GRE – 1000 preferred on verbal and quantitative combined Interview - optional Work Experience – some work experience in Higher Ed. preferred Deadline – rolling with preference for those before March 1

Doctorate Application Master’s Degree GPA: 3.0 – in master’s degree work GRE – 1000 on verbal and quantitative combined 3 letters of recommendation Interview Work Experience – work experience in Higher Ed. or Teaching required Deadline – rolling with preference for those before March 1

CURRICULUM INFORMATION

Program Required Hours: M.S. -  39 Credit hours Ed.D. - minimum 30 credit hours of coursework and 24 dissertation hours above master’s

 

Master's Curriculum PROFESSIONAL STUDIES (9 hrs) Psychological Foundations of Education Analysis and Application of Educational Research Social, Philosophical and Historical Foundations of Ed. REQUIRED COURSES (12 hrs) The College Student Student Development Theory Law in Higher Education Equity and Access in Higher Education STUDENT AFFAIRS ADMINISTRATION CONCENTRATION (9-12 hrs) Introduction to Student Affairs Administration Organization and Administration of Student Affairs Practicum in Student Personnel (3-6 hrs) OR COMMUNITY COLLEGE LEADERSHIP CONCENTRATION (9-12 hrs) Current Topics in the Community College Leadership in Higher Education Practicum in Community Colleges (3-6 hrs) ADVISOR APPROVED ELECTIVES (9-12 hrs) Counseling Skills and Techniques Introduction to Enrollment Management Planning, Building and Managing Stu. Services Facilities Marketing in Higher Education Technology in Higher Education Cross Cultural Counseling National Education Systems: A Comparative Analysis International Development Education: Contemp. Planning Others Is a thesis required? No.

Doctorate Curriculum HIGHER EDUCATION CORE (21 hrs) Higher Education Philosophical and Historical Perspectives Higher Education: Community College Curriculum Theory and Research Additional courses (approved in Program of Studies) which will enhance the student’s instructional or administrative skills – master’s courses may apply PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION CORE (6 hrs) Social Foundations of Education: Advanced topics Psychological Foundations of Education: Advanced topics COGNATE AREA (18 hrs) The cognate area may be taken in one or more subject areas (approved in Program of Studies) and may include graduate or undergraduate (post baccalaureate) courses which will assist the student to become proficient in instructional or administrative skills RESEARCH AND STATISTICE CORE (9 hrs) Educational Research Methodology Education Statistics Quantitative Foundations of Educational Research Qualitative Foundations of Educational Research DISSERTATION (24 hrs) At least 6 hrs/semester within 9 yrs from date of admission

STUDENT DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION - Students in student affairs or higher education administration programs  (2001-2002):

	Total Number	# of Males	# of Females	# of Whites	# of Persons of Color
Master's and Doctoral	88	39	49	64	14 persons of color 12 Hispanic
	% of part-time students	% of full-time students	% of students enrolled in the program who also hold some form of financial assistance (graduate assistantship, fellowship, tuition waiver, scholarship)
Master's			2 (Up to 20 assistantships available for new full time students in master’s and doctoral programs)
Doctoral	92	8

PROGRAM FACULTY - Faculty members with areas of specialization and percentage of time devoted to the program. .

Cathy A. Akens, Ed.D.– foundations, student development, residential life, learning communities; 10%
John A. Bonanno, Ed.D.– student affairs organization and administration, finance, law, greeks; 10%
Richard J. Correnti, Ph.D.– student affairs organization, administration and facilities, student development, enrollment management; 100%
Beverly Dalrymple, Ed.D.– student development, student leadership and civic responsibility, Myers-Briggs, adult learners; 10%
Greg A. Dubrow, Ph.D.– curriculum, policy, access & choice, history, organizational culture; 100%
Helen Y. Ellison, Ed.D.– multicultural, student affairs organization and administration, student development, learning communities; 20%
Brian L. Haynes, Ph.D.– multicultural, student affairs organization and administration, systemwide student affairs organization and policy; 10%
Larry W. Lunsford, Ph.D.– diversity, student affairs organization and administration, greeks; 10%
Michael Parsons, Ph.D.– higher education policy, leadership, history and organization; 100%
Janice R. Sandiford, Ph.D.– community colleges, teaching and learning, students at risk; 100%
Ana M. Sippin, Ed.D.– international students and programs, student development, student affairs organization and administration; 10%
Patricia Tellis-Irvin, Ed.D.– student affairs organization and administration, educational psychology, counseling; 10%

Last modified 06/03/2005
Information submitted by: R. Correnti

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