HED 634 Quality Assurance in Higher Education

A strong higher education institution is a constantly evolving one, dedicated to continuous assessment of its effectiveness and data-informed actions designed to improve its outcomes. In this course, students delve into the concept of quality in higher education (including standards-based and fitness-for-purpose quality frameworks), study internal and external quality assurance practices and processes, and explore the concept of accreditation and the regulatory environment of higher education in the United States. A particular emphasis is placed on critical assessment of institutional strengths and weaknesses, case studies, and quality assurance agencies’ criteria and practices. Pre-requisite(s): HED 600, RES 600; or permission of Program Chair or designate. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours

Credits

3