Course Name |
Long Title |
Min Credits |
Description |
Requisites ( Syntax ) |
EDU-571 |
The Principalship |
3 |
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 . |
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EDU-572 |
Sas & Curriculum & Instrctnl Supervision |
3 |
Instructional leadership is critical to school success . It includes curriculum development and implementation , staff development , and instructional supervision . The course will deal with curriculum trends , new approaches to organizing schools , professional learning communities , instructional methodologies , and research on improving student performance . |
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EDU-573 |
School-Community Relations |
3 |
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 |
3 |
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 |
3 |
This course will focus on the selection , employment , orientation , supervision , development , and evaluation of both professional and non-professional 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 . |
EDU-577 |
School Resources Management |
3 |
This course will deal with both the fiscal and facilities resources of a school and their proper management . Site-based management will be a part of the course . The principal ' s role in school finances and the budgeting process will be emphasized . Assessment of need , establishing priorities , providing justification , and the accounting for expenditures of the budget will be considered . Assessing facilities , making assignments , overseeing housekeeping and maintenance , and maintaining an environment conducive to teaching and learning will be a part of the knowledge and skills presented in this course . |
EDU-578 |
Educational Leadership |
3 |
Education leaders both formally and informally set direction for schools , programs , and services . The may hold such positions as classroom teachers , principals , supervisors , coordinators , and directors . Leaders advance a vision , a purpose , and an agenda . This course will focus on the critical elements and skills needed in effective educational leaders and change agents . |
EDU-579 |
Current Issues in Education |
3 |
This course will review topics that are currently critical educational issues within the general public and within professional educational circles . Educational reform in the state , US , and internationally will be compared and analyzed . Attention will be given to accountability systems , the federal role , teacher and principal evaluation systems , and special interest groups . |
EDU-580 |
Multi & Diversity Issues in Education |
3 |
Designed for educators who recognize the significance that issues of multiculturalism and diversity play in impacting the |
educational experience of an increasingly diverse population . In this course , students will examine how issues of class , |
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culture , ethnicity , language , gender , etc . are represented in educational settings . |
EDU-581 |
Found Special Educ Inclusive Classroom |
3 |
This course will require students to demonstrate knowledge of and competence in applying the fundamental concepts of teaching students ages 3-21 with cognitive , behavioral and / or physical health disabilities . This will include philosophical , historical and legal foundations of education for students with disabilities , current identification criteria , legal and educational definitions , etiology , incidence and prevalence figures as well as cognitive , behavioral and physical characteristics . Field experience is required . |
EDU-582 |
Effective Communication for Educators |
3 |
This course provides education professionals with the skills and techniques to effectively communicate with students , colleagues , administrators , parents , and the community . The study of communication requires an examination of a wide range of human skills , which includes : speaking , listening , writing , reading , verbal and nonverbal behavior , and the effective use of communication tools available through the media and the inte |
EDU-583 |
Action Research Seminar |
3 |
Students engage the processes of action research , ie : reflection , inquiry and action in their own professional context . Through this seminar the student performs research of the literature , plan and develop an action research strategy review . |
EDU-590 |
Stats , Rsrch , Assess for Reflect Prac |
3 |
It is important that the educator be able to comprehend , analyze , and critique educational research . This course includes |
the study of : fundamental principles of educational research ; statistical concepts ; the utility of various research designs ; |
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data collection techniques ; and report writing . |