The purpose of this course is to provide students, with an overview of the historical development of, higher education in the United States. The course, will focus on the way in which philosophical, underpinnings and history have influenced and, impacted the structure, curriculum, and delivery, of postsecondary education. The course will help, students answer questions such as: How did we get, to this point? How did we decide on courses of, study? Why are we organized as we are?