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INTRODUCTION TO HIGHER AND POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION

ELPA 701
Course Description

Examines the history and philosophy of higher and postsecondary education; the major participants; curriculum; governance and leadership; relations with state and federal government; and current issues.

Prerequisties

Graduate/professional standing

Satisfies
Credits

3

Offered

Occasionally

Grade Point Average
3.85

3.66% from Historical

Completion Rate
96.3%

-0.9% from Historical

A Rate
92.59%

32.53% from Historical

Class Size
27

-0.37% from Historical

2025 Fall Grade Distribution

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