EDU-828 |
School District Practicum I |
School District Practicum provides students with first-hand experience in a broad array of responsibilities that are inherent to the position of superintendent of schools. Field-based learning in EDU 828 School District Practicum I and EDU 829 School District Practicum II shall be organized through leadership projects that address each of the |
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Pennsylvania Leadership Standards. |
3.00 |
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EDU-829 |
District Practicum II |
This Practicum focuses on the superintendent ' s ability to follow the standards, create a vision, and demonstrate a leadership style that exemplifies values and ethics. You will also gain experience in analyzing leadership styles, creating a positive climate and culture, fostering leadership teams, and managing relationships to enhance student achievement. Additionally, you will experience evaluating data-driven decision making, handling challenges, communication, working with Human Resources, collective bargaining, how to use social media effectively, and the importance of robust technology. Each of the two practicum courses require 180 hours of |
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embedded field experience. |
3.00 |
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EDU-831 |
Leadership & Adm of Higher Education |
This course examines current issues and challenges in higher education administration and leadership. The course is an overview of the essential knowledge, skills, characteristics and models of academic, institutional and student-life governance. Various activities provide opportunities for developing the skills needed to evaluate and |
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resolve current challenges. |
3.00 |
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EDU-832 |
Legal Issues for Inclusive Higher Ed |
This course examines the basic legal concepts common to higher education administrators as viewed through the lens of an increasingly diverse college environment. Topics include the history and governance of higher education law, basic legal concepts, and legal issues as they apply in higher education. Current case law and case studies will be used to elucidate how institutional policies and practices can support an inclusive educational |
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environment. |
3.00 |
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EDU-833 |
Finance & Fiscal Policy in Higher Ed |
Accounting principles and policy, record-keeping, financial reporting, budgeting and planning models, and fiscal |
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management. |
3.00 |
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EDU-834 |
Enrollment Management Higher Ed |
An analysis of current practices and future trends in the recruitment and retention of students, with |
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consideration of financial aid requirements and regulations. |
3.00 |
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EDU-835 |
Equity-Minded Leadership in Higher Ed |
An exploration of research models for continuous improvement, transforming higher education, leadership for |
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strategic change, and models for delivering academic programs and services. |
3.00 |
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EDU-838 |
Leadership in Higher Education Practicum |
Field experience in post-secondary administrative services, including support services such as enrollment management, student affairs, financial aid, human resources, communications and public relations, information technology, plant management, institutional advancement, and fiscal management. The practicum will be |
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individualized to meet the needs and interests of each student. EdD students only. |
3.00 |
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EDU-841 |
Designing Interv & Assessing Outcomes |
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Through a review of research and local practices, this course offers an in-depth study, analysis, and discussion of | |||
intervention programs and outcomes for students with special needs. Students will examine the organization and | |||
administration of special education programs with emphasis on the role of the special education leader within | |||
the local agency. A review of the development, implementation, and evaluation of effective program designs will | |||
prepare students to make recommendations for future practice |
3.00 |
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EDU-842 |
School Law & Policy in Special Ed |
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Special education law, policy, and regulation are studied as the framework for providing services for all students, | |||
with particular consideration of current and predicted trends in law affecting children with disabilities( for both | |||
the PK-12 School / School District concentration and the Special Education concentration). |
3.00 |
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EDU-843 |
Found Special Education Administration |
The purpose of this course is to provide the student an opportunity for in-depth understanding of the supervisory and administrative duties for the role of Supervisor of Special Education. This course provides the Special Education Supervisor candidate with a specified professional knowledge base included in the following aspects of leadership: decision making, leadership theory, communication skills, human relations theory, administrative |
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theory, policy analysis / evaluation, and supervision / assessment practices. |
3.00 |
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