An examination of research traditions and methods in higher education with an emphasis on understanding, synthesizing, critically evaluating, and applying research to administrative and policy issues.
Athena Title
App Research in Higher Ed
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in EDHI 6990
Non-Traditional Format
This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Semester Course Offered
Offered every year.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
By the end of the term, students will articulate the different research traditions and perspectives that are used to examine key issues in higher education, including their purposes, strengths, and weaknesses.
By the end of the term, students will demonstrate an understanding of key bodies of research and research resources in the field of higher education.
By the end of the term, students will understand ways in which research literature can inform practice in administrative and policy settings.
By the end of the term, students will show the ability to synthesize diverse literature focused on a specific applied issue in higher education.
By the end of the term, students will be proficient critical consumers of research in higher education.
Topical Outline
• Overview of Research in Higher Education, including Research Ethics, Sources, and Resources
• Qualitative Methods and the Study of Higher Education
• Quantitative Methods and the Study of Higher Education
• Reviewing and Synthesizing Research
• Application of Research Findings in Higher Education
