This course focuses on the history, philosophy, programs, and practices, of the Ontario College System, including comparative analysis of other college systems nationally and internationally. Recommended: Admission to the MA in Education Program.

The seminar-style course provides opportunity to critically explore several long-form texts that center equity and inclusion and have implications for higher education and student affairs. 

Introduction of student development theories regarding social identity, intellectual, and moral development of college students; review of learning and personality theories for understanding student differences.

Emphasizes the function of academic affairs within a college or university. Topics include new faculty roles, academic leadership, and academic socialization.

Students will analyze the funding of higher education and the complex relationship between finance and other aspects of higher education administration.

Study of the organization and management of colleges and universities.

Examines the organization, structure, management, programs, and functions of student affairs administration in post-secondary education.

Study of contemporary issues confronting higher education. Emphasis is on the identification, definition, and study of issues and how educational leaders might address them.