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The purpose of this course is to introduce graduate-level students to the major social, administrative, financial, and policy issues and challenges confronting two-year colleges in the United States today. The content of the course and the learning experiences are intended to provide students with information and methodologies useful for understanding the mission, role and scope of two-year colleges from four perspectives: (a) public policy, (b) practice, (c) theory, and (d) research.
The emphasis of the course is on public community and technical colleges, but private two-year education will also be discussed. The comprehensive educational program of the two-year college is examined in detail.This includes transfer studies, career education, general education, continuing education/community service, business development, basic skills education, and student services.
The course provides a theoretical and practical knowledge base pertinent to the history, philosophy, students, faculty and staff, services, organization, and “processes” of two-year colleges. The development and implementation of public policy at the local, state, and national levels will be reviewed. The social role and importance of the two-year community college to the educational system in the United States is a central theme.