EDU-571 |
The Principalship |
This course will focus on the evolving and growing role of the school principal. An emphasis will be placed on acquiring knowledge, skills, and dispositions in leadership. A theoretical and philosophical base for the principal as a change agent will be established. |
EDU-573 |
School-Community Relations |
This course is designed to guide the prospective school principal in developing the skills, knowledge, and dispositions found to be vital to communicating effectively with all school constituent individuals and groups, and fundamental to initiating, implementing, managing, and evaluating effective communication strategies and practices with and between all parties in the schooling process. |
EDU-574 |
School Law & Policy Issues |
As schools have evolved, so have state and federal regulations to guide and direct them. In this course, student will acquire knowledge of the laws and regulations that govern schools and apply this knowledge to identify legal issues, foresee potential liability, and act to reduce risks. Policies reflect the laws, regulations, and guidelines that define the purposes, parameters, and specific actions that establish the responsibilities of the individual and the institution. This course will examine policy-making and policy implementation in relation to schools. |
EDU-576 |
Human Resources & Staff Development |
This course will focus on the selection, employment, orientation, supervision, development, and evaluation of both professional and nonprofessional personnel. The course will emphasize the role of the principal and curriculum supervisor in professional development. It will also address the role of school administrators in collective bargaining and contract administration. |
3.00 |