EDL - Educational Leadership
Identification and study of emerging problems of educational leadership. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.
Credits
1-9(Spec)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
This course focuses on principles, methods, and strategies used in planning and conducting educational research. This course may be offered in an online format.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
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.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
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.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
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.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
The development of knowledge, philosophy, skills and practical applications regarding technology for administrators. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
A non-credit course intended for students who have completed all program credits but still needto use university resources to complete their degree requirements.
Credits
1(1-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
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.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
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.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
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.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
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.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to the Master of Arts in Educational Leadership.
Corequisites
None.
Investigation and in-depth study of new knowledge or current problem areas. This course may be offered in an online format.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
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.
Credits
3-12(Spec)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
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.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to the Master of Arts in Educational Leadership.
Corequisites
None.
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.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
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.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to the Master of Arts in Educational Leadership.
Corequisites
None.
Public relations responsibilities of school board and staff members. Prerequisites: Admission to a graduate program in educational leadership or MA in Education.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to a graduate program in educational leadership or MA in Education.
Corequisites
None.
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.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to the Master of Arts in Educational Leadership
Corequisites
None.
The study of effective administration of school personnel issues. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Identification of community needs, and organization and management of new and ongoing programs. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
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.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
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.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to the Master of Arts in Educational Leadership.
Corequisites
None.
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.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Cross Listed Courses
SPE 640
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.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to the Master of Arts in Educational Leadership.
Corequisites
None.
Independent study. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: permission of advisor.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Prerequisites
Permission of advisor.
Corequisites
None.
Independent study. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: permission of advisor.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Prerequisites
Permission of advisor.
Corequisites
None.
Independent study. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: Permission of advisor.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Prerequisites
Permission of advisor.
Corequisites
None.
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.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to the Master of Arts in Educational Leadership.
Corequisites
None.
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.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to the Master of Arts in Educational Leadership.
Corequisites
None.
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.
Credits
1-3(Spec)
Prerequisites
Permission of advisor and instructor.
Corequisites
None.
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.
Credits
1-15(Spec)
Prerequisites
Admission to the Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and approval of internship application.
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
Admission to a doctoral program in educational leadership; EDL 890 or EDL 899.
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
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 600 or EDL 700 or HED 512.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
HED 512 or EDL 600 or EDL 700
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
Admission to Specialist in Education or Doctoral programs.
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
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; HED 636.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to a doctoral program; HED 636.
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
EDL 670
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
EDL 670 and admission to the Specialist in Education program.
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
Admission to the Master of Arts in Educational Leadership.
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
Admission to a specialist or doctoral program
Corequisites
None.
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)
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.
Corequisites
None.
Analysis of elementary school leadership issues. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
EDL 670 or EDL 772 and admission to the Specialist in Education program.
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
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 EDL 700.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Prerequisites
EDL 600 or EDL 700
Corequisites
None.
This course equips students to design methodologically sound qualitative research studies, with attention given to philosophical foundations, methodological approaches, methods, goodness criteria, and ethical considerations. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: EDL 700; Admission to a doctoral program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
EDL 700; Admission to a doctoral program.
Corequisites
None.
This course focuses on quantitative analytical principles for the development, implementation, presentations, and research of educational issues. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: EDL 700; admission to a doctoral program in Educational Leadership.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
EDL 700; admission to a doctoral program in Educational Leadership
Corequisites
None.
Examination of major leadership and ethical decision-making theories. Emphasis is placed on moral leadership practice. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: Admission to a doctoral program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to a doctoral program.
Corequisites
None.
Students will develop an understanding of the theoretical perspectives and their application to complex relationships inherent in power, justice, and equity issues in education. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: Admission to a doctoral program; EDL 700.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to a doctoral program and EDL 700 or equivalent.
Corequisites
None.
Examination of organizational culture, and the implications for leadership and organizational effectiveness. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Examination of organizational culture and implication on behavior and educational practices. Fundamental concepts, processes, and procedures concerning the change process. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisites: Admission to the doctoral program in educational leadership.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to the doctoral program in educational leadership
Corequisites
None.
Focus on the historical development of educational institutions with an emphasis upon organizational theory, systems theory, organizational behavior, motivation, and leadership. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: admission to the doctoral program in Educational Leadership.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to the doctoral program in Educational Leadership
Corequisites
None.
A study of issues confronting educational leaders. The course provides students the opportunity to relate leadership theory with an examination of current issues. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisite: Admission to the doctoral program in educational leadership.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to the doctoral program in educational leadership.
Corequisites
None.
Activities related to preparing for advanced positions in educational leadership under the supervision of a practicing administrator. CR/NC only. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: Admission to the doctoral program in Educational Leadership. Approval of internship application and permission of instructor.
Credits
3-6(Spec)
Prerequisites
Admission to the doctoral program in Educational Leadership. Approval of internship application and permission of instructor.
Corequisites
None.
An advanced seminar in problem solving skills to assist educational leaders with interaction strategies. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisites: HED 685.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
HED 685
Corequisites
None.
Development of a doctoral-level dissertation proposal. CR/NC only. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisites: EDL 800, EDL 801.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
EDL 800, EDL 801
Corequisites
None.
Design and complete the dissertation including data collection, analysis, written report, and oral defense. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: Successful completion of the Ed.D. Comprehensive Examination. Pre/Co-requisite: EDL 897.
Credits
1-15(Spec)
Prerequisites
Successful completion of the Ed.D. Comprehensive Examination.
Corequisites
None.
Orientation to doctoral studies, program procedures, and dissertation issues. Critical review of education foundations and history. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisites: Admission to the doctoral program in Educational Leadership.
Credits
3(3-6)
Prerequisites
Admission to the doctoral program in Educational Leadership.
Corequisites
None.
This course provides advanced instruction on qualitative research design for graduate students. Students will use their own research data using data analysis software. Prerequisite: EDL 800.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
EDL 800
Corequisites
None.
Study of multivariate analytical principles as it applies to educational research and policy. Prerequisite: EDL 801.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
EDL 801
Corequisites
None.