Graduate Course Descriptions

The following directory lists the graduate courses which the University expects to offer, although the University in no way guarantees that all such courses will be offered in any given academic year, and reserves the right to alter the list if conditions warrant. Click on the links below for a list of courses in that subject area. You may then click “View Classes” to see scheduled classes for individual courses.

5119. Legal Issues and Decision Making in Higher Education and Student Affairs

3.00 credits

Prerequisites: Open only to Higher Education and Student Affairs M.A. students; instructor consent required.

Grading Basis: Graded

This foundational course examines key components related to the intersections of legal aspects, ethics, and decision-making within the work of higher education/student affairs professionals. This course examines several federal higher education laws and guidelines and how higher education/student affairs professionals use decision making to implement those mandates in their practice.


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Term Class Number Campus Instruction Mode Instructor Section Session Schedule Enrollment Location Credits Grading Basis Notes
Spring 2024 10633 Storrs In Person Nienhusser, Kenny 001 Reg Th 2:00pm‑4:30pm
15/20 WTRH 115 3.00 Graded