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EDU520 Educational Leadership: Theory and Practice
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3 semester hours
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This course presents definitions and principles of servant leadership within the sociopolitical context of schools; examines processes and functions of various educational leadership roles, both traditional and contemporary; identifies critical leadership roles; examines and develops beliefs and practices which promote high levels of performance.
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EDU530 Organizational Theory in Educational Settings
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3 semester hours
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This course presents traditional and contemporary theories, research and practices related to the behavior of human beings in formal organizations, particularly within the context of the school an institution.
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EDU550 Research Methods in Education
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3 semester hours
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This course provides a broad introduction to the nature of educational research and its various traditions, including differing epistemological orientations and the fundamental issues within each research paradigm. Attention will be given to the central role of data collection and interpretation in curricular and programmatic decision-making. The ethical and legal considerations of research using human subjects will be examined with particular attention to the university’s Human Subjects Research Policy.
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EDU570 Professional Learning Communities in a Pluralistic Society
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3 semester hours
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This course presents research and practices aimed at developing professional learning communities and nurturing positive school cultures. Emphasis is placed on creating partnerships with parents, the business community, and local/state/federal agencies in order to ensure that the community’s diversity and resources are represented in decision-making processes.
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EDU580 Curriculum Development and Instructional Supervision
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3 semester hours
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Participants examine the criteria and development of effective instructional programs, including the dynamics involved in planning, implementation and evaluation of programs; the implications of personnel and resource development to the overall instructional model; and the skills necessary to effectively and positively impact instruction to sustain a positive learning environment. Curriculum mapping and the relationship of learning theory to both curriculum design and delivery will be introduced.
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EDU590 Curriculum Inquiry and Reform
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3 semester hours
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Participants examine the issues and current trends in curricular reform, including how to map curriculum to benchmarks and standards, planning learning models of best practice, and curriculum change, implementation, assessment, and evaluation of programs. The emphasis in this class will be to explore best practice, plan for change, develop program collaboration, and identify effective processes for curricular reform.
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EDU610 Legal, Ethical & Policy Issues for School Leaders
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3 semester hours
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Participants examine legal and ethical issues related to Educational Administration, including questions of liability and negligence, teacher and student rights, certification and accreditation, and disciplinary policies and practices. Particular attention will be given to the role and impact of local, state and federal stakeholders on the development and implementation of school policies.
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EDU630 The Principalship: Current Issues & Emerging Trends
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3 semester hours
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Participants examine the changing, multi-faceted role of servant leadership within schools and as it extends to the community. Course topics will include research on strategies and innovative programs to improve school operations and enhance achievement for all students.
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EDU650 Funding and Financing Schools
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3 semester hours
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This course traces the history and current realities of school funding within America public and private schools. Participants will examine state aid formulas, tax structures and federal aid, along with the use of tuition, grants and third-source funding. This course will include a practical application of the development of school budgets.
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EDU790 Internship in Leadership Education 1
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1 semester hour
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The internship in leadership education course extends over several months in order to provide the graduate student with applied action research experience in the field of educational leadership. Attention will be given to the central role of the school administrator through an action research project based in school improvement. The graduate student will be engaged in the process of planning, implementation, data collection and analysis, and evaluation of school improvement activities involving curricular, programmatic, and leadership decision-making activities. The internship supports the development of the research project design and research activities for meeting the degree requirements in EDU 795 of the Master of Science in Educational Leadership program.
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EDU791 Internship in Leadership Education 2
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1 semester hour
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The internship in leadership education course extends over several months in order to provide the graduate student with applied action research experience in the field of educational leadership. Attention will be given to the central role of the school administrator through an action research project based in school improvement. The graduate student will be engaged in the process of planning, implementation, data collection and analysis, and evaluation of school improvement activities involving curricular, programmatic, and leadership decision-making activities. The internship supports the development of the research project design and research activities for meeting the degree requirements in EDU 795 of the Master of Science in Educational Leadership program.
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EDU795 Seminar on Guided Research and Practice
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3 semester hours
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The student will work with their faculty research mentor to write and submit the final Action Research Report required as the capstone product of the Masters in Educational Leadership program. This capstone project was
begun and proposed in EDU 550, researched, developed, and applied during the internship period, and executed during EDU790 and EDU791 seminars. The focus of EDU795 is the completion of this project in a research report format that meets the style and format professional agencies require for publication and the public presentation of the research and findings.
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