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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Application of leadership and systems theories to the administration of educational programs.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Development of policies and guidelines for leadership of the instructional program in a school. Prerequisite: Admission to the Master of Arts in Educational Leadership.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.