INTERNATIONALIZATION OF HIGHER EDUCATION

ELPA 701

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.

ELPA 856

Connects the discussion on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) with student mobility in the context of internationalization of higher education. Delve into inquiries on why and how promoting mobility in international education and advancing DEI in higher education can benefit and enhance each other. Primarily serves as a venue to develop knowledge, expertise, and research skills in developing and implementing policies, programs, and strategies aiming at promoting international mobility in higher education through the lens of social justice. Strives for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the context of internationalization of higher education.

ELPA 880

Explores higher education curriculum including academic program philosophy and design, planning and development, program innovations, liberal education, academic majors, graduate and professional education, program review and evaluation.

CURRIC 366

Internationalizing education means both internationalizing our thinking and the ways we perceive the world, and internationalizing the field of curriculum and instruction. An introduction to various educational systems around the world, focusing on similarities and dissimilarities in what is taught. Discussions center on curriculum across cultures, and its relation to political systems and religions to build an understanding of diversity in societies and schools. Explores local and indigenous knowledge; the role of international agencies in comparing nation's school systems; the rise of private schools and universities; immigration and the changing borders of society and cultures in the curriculum; questions of sexuality and gender diversity; diversity of families and social exclusions and inequalities in elementary and secondary schools; as well as international opportunities for study with international and local speakers from multiple perspectives.

ELPA 885

A comprehensive understanding of leadership and administration of higher education study abroad programs and international student services. Delving into the latest discussion and debates on this subject from both researchers' and practitioners' points of view, serves as a venue to develop knowledge and expertise in developing and implementing policies, programs, and strategies for optimizing leadership for study abroad programs, international student services, and international enrollment management.