This course focuses on principles, methods, and strategies used in planning and conducting educational research. This course may be offered in an online format.

Develops skills necessary to organize a volunteer program or agency. Content includes recruitment, training, supervision, evaluation of volunteers and the development of community partnership programs. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.

Grantsmanship skills for public and private funding. Students will explore funding sources, concept development, evaluation plans, budget preparation, proposal submission, and reviewer practices. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.

A course designed to introduce learners to the principles, methods, and strategies using educational research in planning and leading school improvement. This course may be offered in an online format.

The course will examine the theory and research of training and development. Students will conduct and evaluate training and development programs. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.

The development of knowledge, philosophy, skills and practical applications regarding technology for administrators. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.

A non-credit course intended for students who have completed all program credits but still need to use university resources to complete their degree requirements.

Examination of critical issues, trends, and practices relative to cultural diversity that influences the organization and administration of school and other human service organizations. This course is approved for offering in a distance learning format.

A study of the theories of language and literacy and their relationship to the practices of adult education. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.

Analyze problems and issues in administration of learning programs for students located in nontraditional settings including prisons, malls, churches, factories, and other workplace situations. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.

A study of learning in adulthood, how to facilitate that learning, and the characteristics of adult learners. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.

An introduction to legal issues in higher education institutions. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.

Application of leadership and systems theories to the administration of charter schools. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Arts in Educational Leadership.

Investigation and in-depth study of new knowledge or current problem areas. This course may be offered in an online format.

Study of educational systems in an international context. This will be a faculty-led trip and travel destinations will vary. This course may be repeated up to 12 credits if course content is different. This course may be offered in an online format.

The law as it relates to education. This course is designed for students preparing for leadership positions in K-12 schools. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Arts in Educational Leadership.

An introduction to teacher leadership providing teacher leaders the essential tools to be knowledgeable, reflective, ethical and transformational leaders. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.

Study of the history and organization of community colleges and how these institutions fit within the larger context of higher education institutions. This course may be offered in an online format.

Philosophy and principles underlying the organization and operation of education in the United States. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Arts in Educational Leadership.

Public relations responsibilities of school board and staff members. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Arts in Educational Leadership.

An exploration of school business and resource administration, personnel, and facilities management concepts, with emphasis on current factors affecting site-based administration. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Arts in Educational Leadership.

The study of effective administration of school personnel issues. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.

Identification of community needs, and organization and management of new and ongoing programs. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.

Current and historical examination of the standards, principles, and practices of rural school leadership. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.

Current standards, principles, and practices relative to school leadership and the Principalship. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Arts in Educational Leadership.

Study of the organization and administration of special education programs. This course may be offered in an online format. Identical to SPE 640. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses.

Structure, organization, and management of the community college. This course may be offered in an online format.

Contemporary college student populations are examined emphasizing campus environments, teaching/learning experiences, and how campus culture affects students. This course may be offered in an online format.

This course will examine education reform initiatives and their relationship to emerging issues facing current and future educational leaders within the K-12 school system. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Arts in Educational Leadership.

Course provides a foundation in college teaching and creating significant learning environments focusing on learner-centered teaching. This course may be offered in an online format.

Course provides learners with methods and practices to enhance instructional effectiveness online and through incorporating technology into higher education settings. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: EDL 680.

Study of course design, syllabus construction, student learning, assessment, and rubrics in higher education settings. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: EDL 680.

Students will learn to use a variety of culturally responsive and developmentally appropriate teaching strategies to engage students in learning in higher education settings. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: EDL 680 and 682.

Independent study. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: permission of advisor.

Independent study. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: permission of advisor.

Independent study. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisite: Permission of advisor.

Provide instructional leadership through data-informed study, analysis, and application of administrative principles to the development, implementation, and evaluation of the school curriculum. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Arts in Educational Leadership.

Capstone seminar to synthesize master’s coursework in educational leadership at the PK-12 school level. Students will synthesize theory and apply practice through a professional portfolio. This course may be offered in an online format. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: Admission to the Master of Arts in Educational Leadership.

Independent readings on a specific topic in educational leadership. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisite: Permission of advisor and instructor.

A planned learning experience gained through first-hand observations and operational responsibilities under the direct supervision of a practicing higher education leader. This course may be offered in an online format. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: Regular admission to the MA in Higher Education Administration program in the Department of Educational Leadership. Completion of at least 9 core credits in the program. Approval of practicum application.

Under the direct supervision of a practicing college or university teaching mentor, student develops skills applicable to college-based teaching. CR/NC only. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor, approval of internship application.

Independent study. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: permission of advisor.

A planned learning experience gained through first-hand observations and operational responsibilities under the direct supervision of a practicing educational leader. This course may be offered in an online format. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and approval of internship application.