Education Leadership (EDLE)

Graduate School of Education

500 In-Service Educational Development (1-6:0:0). See EDUC 500

597 Special Topics in Education (3:3:0). See EDUC 597

598 Directed Reading, Research, and Individual Projects (1-6:0:0). See EDUC 598

600 Workshop in Education (1-6:0:0). See EDUC 600

610 Leading Schools and Communities (3:3:0). Examines critical functions of leadership and management, complex decision-making of school executives, and constructive relationships between schools and communities. Studies historical, philosophical, and sociological foundations of American education, and the impact of organizational structure on reform and student achievement. Emphasizes leadership skill development.

612 Education Law (3:3:0). Prerequisites: EDLE 610 and admission to the program. Corequisite: EDLE 791. Provides legal foundations of U.S. public schools. Examines general principles of statutory and case law and applies judicial decisions to educational environments. Focuses on legal responsibilities, constraints, and opportunities of public school officials. Includes a component of Special Education law.

614 Managing Financial and Human Resources (3:3:0). Prerequisites: Admission to the program and EDLE 610, 612. Corequisite: EDLE 791. Explores basic functions in financial and human resource management. Examines the legalities, ethics, and politics of resource procurement and allocation. Provides authentic experiences that help students to better understand tasks typically performed by school leaders.

616 Curriculum Development and Evaluation (3:3:0). Prerequisites: Admission to program and EDLE 610, 612, 614. Corequisite: EDLE 791. Examines the relationship of the written, taught, and tested curriculum and identifies critical leadership decisions that can positively impact student achievement. Identifies components of effective curriculum guides and constructs a curriculum guide for personal use.

618 Supervision and Evaluation of Instruction (3:3:0). Prerequisites: Admission to the program and EDLE 610, 612, 614, 616. Corequisite: EDLE 791. Provides a theoretical and practical overview of the supervision and evaluation of instruction. Introduces domains of supervision and inquiry into current issues and best practices in supervision. Uses practical, interactive exercises to assist in developing skills in the clinical process and developmental approach to supervision.

620 Organizational Theory and Leadership Development (3:3:0). Prerequisites: Admission to the program and EDLE 610, 612, 614, 616, 618. Corequisite: EDLE 791. Studies basic organizational theories and models of leadership and management. Emphasis on shared leadership in professional environments, communication skills, systems thinking, and the process of personal and organizational change. Bridges theory to practical applications in educational settings.

634 Contemporary Issues in Education Leadership (3:3:0). Prerequisite:Admission to the program. Examines current and emerging issues and trends impacting education. Inquires about demographic shifts, globalization, technology, data-based decision-making, inclusion of diverse learners in American schools, and recent research on student achievement when influenced by race, gender, and poverty.

636 Adult Motivation and Conflict Management in Education Settings: A Case Study Approach (3:3:0). Prerequisite: Admission to the program. Uses case studies learning approach and simulations to examine conflict mediation and resolution skills and safety and security issues. Focuses on character and ethics education in schools, coaching and mentoring, and adult motivation to support positive behaviors in work settings.

791 Internship (3:3:0). Prerequisites: Admission to the program and EDLE 610. Corequisite: EDLE 612. This course must be taken in the second term of the program. Offers a wide range of practical experiences and professional challenges in authentic educational settings. Activities emphasize strategic, instructional, organizational, political, and community leadership.

797 Advanced Topics in Education (1-9:1-9:0). See EDUC 797.

895 Emerging Issues in Administration and Supervision (3:3:0). Prerequisite: Admission to the Ph.D. program or permission of instructor. Covers selected emerging issues in educational leadership. Students engage in research, study, discussion, and writing about the various topics selected for study.