Course |
Long Title |
Min |
Description |
Requisites ( Syntax ) |
Name |
Credits |
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EDU-812 |
Dissertation Advisement II |
3 |
This course is designed to guide you in preparing a draft of Chapter 1 of your dissertation and an application for submission to the Institutional Review Board . You will gain deeper knowledge of how to ensure the ethical treatment of human subjects . |
Take EDU-811 . ( Required , Previous ). |
EDU-813 |
Dissertation Advisement III |
3 |
Developing a comprehensive description of the research approach used for the study , including research- guiding questions ,
Take EDU-812 . ( Required , Previous ). null hypothesis , research design , and selection of subjects for study , data collection , and data analysis .
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EDU-814 |
Dissertation Advisement IV |
3 |
Compiling and analyzing data , review of participants or materials used , answering research guiding questions , reflecting on |
the results , constructing findings and conclusions , and noting implications for research and practice . |
EDU-815 |
Dissertation Advisement V : Continuation |
1 |
This one credit hour semester-long course is required for doctoral candidates in educational leadership who have completed
Take EDU-814 . ( Required , Previous ). all coursework requirements for the degree , but have yet to meet one or more related requirements , including the following : Comprehensive assessment accepted by Faculty Committee Written dissertation accepted by full Dissertation Committee Oral defense of dissertation accepted by full Dissertation Committee Journal article based on dissertation research suitable for publication accepted by Dissertation Advisor Abstract of dissertation research and key words accepted by Dissertation Advisor The doctoral candidate who has not met one or more of these requirements shall enroll continuously in this course each semester in order to have access to university facilities , resources , and faculty until all requirements are satisfied , whereupon the doctoral candidate shall be eligible for graduation at the next date . The course shall consist of independent work to complete the above-cited requirements under the direction of the Dissertation Advisor . The course shall be graded on a pass / fail basis .
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EDU-821 |
The Superintendency |
3 |
This course is an analysis of the role and responsibilities of the superintendent of schools , including preparation for the |
superintendency . An emphasis is placed on equity , equality , and raising achievement for all students . Twenty hours ( 20 ) of |
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embedded field experience are required for those seeking the superintendent of school ' s letter of eligibility . |
EDU-822 |
Sch Boards & Sch District Governance |
3 |
Considerations of school boardsmanship , internal and external governance , and structures in K-12 education . The course explores analysis the politics of school district governance and the leadership practices necessary to effectively lead in complex relationships . The characteristics of effective boardsmanship are defined through research and best practice . Twenty ( 20 ) hours of embedded field experience are required for those seeking the superintendent of school ' s letter of eligibility . |
EDU-824 |
Transformational Leadership & Supervisio |
3 |
The application of theory and experience to school and school district improvement , including effectively supervising instruction , managing internal and external influences , and changing the culture of schools . |
EDU-825 |
Labor Relations & Fiscal Management |
3 |
Personnel administration , contract administration , collective bargaining , and fiscal management , including |
EDU-828 |
Superintendency Practicum I |
3 |
School District Practicum I 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 Pennsylvania Leadership Standards . Each of the two practicum courses requires 120 hours of embedded field experience . |
EDU-829 |
Superintendency Practicum II |
3 |
School District Practicum II 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 in EDU 829 School District Practicum II shall be organized through leadership projects that address each of the Pennsylvania Leadership Standards . Each of the two practicum courses require 120 hours of embedded field experience . |
EDU-831 |
Leadership & Adm of Higher Education |
3 |
This course examines current issues , challenges , and controversies in higher education leadership . Topics include the changing nature of higher education , evolving organizational structures and models of governance , faculty roles and responsibilities , institutional entrepreneurship and resource allocation , the challenges of shifting demographics , and possible challenges for the future . |
EDU-832 |
Legal Issues in Higher Education |
3 |
This course examines the basic legal concepts common to college student affairs administrators . Topics include the history of higher education law , basic legal theories and their applications in higher education , the student-institutional amendments and federal regulations in the context of student affairs , and legal considerations in student academic issues . |
EDU-833 |
Finance & Fiscal Policy in Higher Ed |
3 |
Accounting principles and policy , record-keeping , financial reporting , budgeting and planning models , and fiscal management . |
EDU-834 |
Enrollment Management Higher Ed |
3 |
An analysis of current practices and future trends in the recruitment and retention of students , with consideration of financial aid requirements and regulations . |