EDU-801 |
Ed Policy Research & Practice in US |
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This course provides an analysis of educational policy and research as it relates to the organization, governance, | |||
and delivery of educational services in the U. S. Major issues explored and analyzed in this course include school | |||
finance and equitable school funding, trends in PK-12 and higher education policy and practice, and the changing | |||
role of large and small school districts, private schools, charter schools, colleges and universities, and educational | |||
providers of all sorts. This course shall be conducted in a blended format, both online and on-campus. |
3.00 |
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EDU-802 |
Develop Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusiv |
This course provides an in-depth examination of the research relating to organizational behavior, the development of theories of administration, and the applications of theory in educational institutions. Students will have the opportunity to evaluate their own leadership style by analyzing the major frames for assessing organizational development. Through the lens of these frames and the concept of change theory, students will |
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develop a personal philosophy of leadership. |
3.00 |
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EDU-803 |
Foundations of Educational Research |
An introduction to quantitative research methods, non-experimental designs, and the analysis of large-scale longitudinal datasets. The logic of inferential statistics and the application of basic analytic techniques are explored as the basis for research related to education policy. Prior knowledge of statistics or quantitative |
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methods is not required. |
3.00 |
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EDU-804 |
Soc Justice / Systems Power / Cultur Identit |
The course analyzes current issues and challenges in schools, colleges, universities, and other institutions using approaches to culturally responsive leadership. This course examines the various frameworks of cultural intelligence, cultural competence, and cultural humility. Students will explore their cultural identity, communication style, and leadership within the context of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Students will examine policies, practices, and strategies for preventing discrimination and other civil and human rights violations globally while identifying and applying strategies to implement social justice and equity through institutionalized |
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cultural responsive leadership. |
3.00 |
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EDU-805 |
Ethics of Ed Leadership & Policy |
This course is a critical and pragmatic examination of ethical leadership and administration within organizations. Social, moral, and ethical philosophies will be explored as they relate to decisions impacting leadership in education. Students will compare and contrast theories of ethical decision making. Students will relate these |
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theoretical perspectives to their own purpose, values, and commitments as leaders |
3.00 |
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EDU-806 |
Equity, Equality & Equal Opportunity |
This course offers students an opportunity to analyze access to educational opportunities through the lens of justice and ethics. The balance and contradictions of equity, equality, and equal opportunity will be explored with a focus on personal, inter-personal and organizational influences that prohibit or promote educational opportunities for all individuals. Students will also have the opportunity to forecast future trends in educational |
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policy, structures, and practices. |
3.00 |
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EDU-807 |
Quantitative Educational Research |
An in-depth examination of research and measurement, analysis of experimental data, and qualitative designs. |
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Implications of mixed method research are considered |
3.00 |
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EDU-808 |
Qualitative Educational Research |
Future-focused exploration of learning technology, gathering and using data to drive instructional improvement, |
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and evaluation of educational programs. |
3.00 |
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EDU-809 |
Global Educational Policy & Practice |
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A review of global issues in education policy and practice with a focus on how schools are organized, what is | |||
taught, how achievement is measured, and the role of cultural context, with an emphasis on global competition. | |||
This course shall be conducted in a blended format, both online and at an international location. |
3.00 |
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EDU-810 |
Grounding Research in Literature |
This course prepares students to complete a scholarly dissertation by supporting the development of key skills in researching, reading, evaluating, organizing, and synthesizing research. Students will examine a problem of interest by conducting an extensive literature search with the goal of identifying a research gap. Students will also examine how theoretical and conceptual frameworks are an integral structure around which they build their |
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research. |
3.00 |
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