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EDL 700 Educational Research Design

Students will critically examine educational research and propose quantitative and qualitative research design. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: Admission to a doctoral program in educational leadership; EDL 890 or EDL 899.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDL 705 The Ontario College System

This course focuses on the history, philosophy, programs, and practices of the Ontario College System, including comparative analyses to other college systems nationally and internationally. This course may be offered in an online format.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDL 710 Action Research

The practical application of action research inquiry is examined to promote empirical decision-making in a variety of educational settings. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDL 720 Survey Research Methods

This course will introduce students to knowledge and skills needed to properly conduct survey research and to understand and critically evaluate survey research-based education studies. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: EDL 512 or 600 or 700.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDL 731 Strategic Planning

Identification of planning processes to set goals, establish implementation procedures, and evaluate processes and results. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDL 745 Administration of the School District

Study of the school district leadership with special emphasis on the role of the superintendent and district level administrators. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDL 750 Professional Studies: Special Topics

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

Credits
1-6(Spec)

EDL 751 Program Evaluation and Review

An introduction to program evaluation theory, design, development, and implementation is provided. Content will cover strategies to plan program evaluation and program review. This course may be offered in an online format.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDL 752 Social Justice in Global Studies Education

Study of social justice in education in an international context. 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.

Credits
1-12(Spec)

EDL 757 Student Development Theory

Introduction of student development theories regarding social identity, intellectual, and moral development of college students; review of learning and personality theories for understanding student differences. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: Admission to a graduate level program in EDL and completion of at least 3 graduate credit hours.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDL 760 Leadership Theory and Practice

Application of leadership and systems theories to the administration of educational programs. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDL 761 School and Community Relations for the District Leader

The role of the K-12 central office administrator in working with the community. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDL 763 The Academic Profession

Emphasizes the function of academic affairs within a college or university. Topics include new faculty roles, academic leadership, and academic socialization. This course may be offered in an online format.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDL 764 Financing of Higher Education

Students will analyze the funding of higher education and the complex relationship between finance and other aspects of higher education administration. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: Admission to the MA in Higher Education Administration Program.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDL 765 Organizational Change in Educational Institutions

Fundamental concepts, processes, and procedures concerning the change process. Focus will be on leading, implementing, and sustaining change in educational organizations. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDL 766 Advanced Educational Law

In-depth study of current legal problems affecting education. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: Admission to Specialist in Education or Doctoral programs.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDL 767 Public School Finance

Examine structures and considerations relating to the financing of public school systems within the United States, including taxation, budgets, millages, school facilities, and state funding. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDL 768 Advanced Higher Education Law

In-depth study of current legal problems affecting higher education. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisites: Admission to a doctoral program; EDL 636.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDL 769 Negotiations in Education

Theory and practice of negotiations and collective bargaining as it relates in educational organizations. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDL 770 Advanced Elementary School Leadership

Investigation and in-depth study of advanced leadership of elementary education programs. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisites: EDL 670.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDL 772 Advanced Administration of Secondary Schools

Study of current management skills and procedures necessary for operating a secondary school. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisites: EDL 670 and admission to the Specialist in Education program.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDL 773 Instructional Supervision and Leadership

Development of policies and guidelines for leadership of the instructional program in a school. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Arts in Educational Leadership.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDL 774 Women in Education

Study of women's roles as students, faculty, and administrators in educational settings. Emphasis on the identification and study of current issues and gender theories. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDL 775 PK-12 Educational Policy

Examination of policy issues in PreK-12 education. The application of theory, policy-making, influence, and implementation in education. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: Admission to a specialist or doctoral program.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDL 776 Administration of Higher Education

Study of the organization and management of colleges and universities. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: Admission to a master's or doctoral program in Educational Leadership.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDL 777 Student Affairs Administration

Examines the organization, structure, management, programs, and functions of student affairs administration in post-secondary education. This course may be offered in an online format.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDL 778 Contemporary Issues in Higher Education

Study of contemporary issues confronting higher education. Emphasis is on the identification, definition, and study of issues and how educational leaders might address them. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDL 780 District Level Leader Internship

A planned learning experience gained through first-hand observations and operational responsibilities under the direct supervision of an executive educational leader. This course may be offered in an online format. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: Regular admission; completion of a minimum of 9 credits in a post-master's degree program in the Department of Educational Leadership; approval of internship application.

Credits
1-15(Spec)

EDL 790 Critical Issues: Elementary School Leadership

Analysis of elementary school leadership issues. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDL 792 Critical Issues: Administration of Secondary Schools

Analysis of current problems, regulations, laws, and pressures confronting the secondary school principal. Course stresses conflict management and crisis intervention techniques. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisites: EDL 670 or EDL 772 and admission to the Specialist in Education program.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDL 793 District Curriculum and Instructional Supervision

Study, application, and analysis of school district administrative principles related to the development, implementation, and evaluation of curricular and instructional practices of a school district. This course may be offered in an online format.

Credits
3(3-0)

EDL 797 Field Study

Investigation and in-depth study of a topic relevant to educational stakeholders, and a report of appropriate recommendations. This course may be offered in an online format. CR/NC only.

Credits
1-6(Spec)

EDL 798 Thesis

Students will study a specific leadership problem, culminating in a written research report of appropriate findings. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: EDL 600 or 700.

Credits
1-6(Spec)