Course |
Long Title |
Min |
Description |
Requisites ( Syntax ) |
Name |
Credits |
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EDU-835 |
Future-Focused Trends Innov in Higher Ed |
3 |
An exploration of research models for continuous improvement , transforming higher education , leadership for strategic change , and models for delivering academic programs and services . |
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EDU-838 |
Leadership in Higher Education Practicum |
3 |
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 individualized to meet the needs and interests of each student . EdD students only . |
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EDU-841 |
Designing Interv & Assessing Outcomes |
3 |
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 |
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EDU-842 |
School Law & Policy in Special Ed |
3 |
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 ). |
EDU-843 |
Found Special Education Administration |
3 |
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 theory , policy analysis / evaluation , and supervision / assessment practices . |
EDU-844 |
Neuroscience of Learning |
3 |
A re-examination of programs and services for diverse learners from the viewpoint of cognitive neuroscience of learning . Viewing learning as essentially a process of neurological change , neurological research about learning offers practitioners and policy-makers insights and perspectives to change educational practice |
EDU-845 |
Supervision / Administration Special Educ |
3 |
The purpose of this course is to provide the student an opportunity for a more in-depth understanding of the supervisory and administrative duties for the role of Supervisor of Special Education at a deeper level . This course follows EDU 843 , The Foundation of Special Education Administration . 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 theory , policy analysis / evaluation , supervision / assessment practices . |
EDU-848 |
Special Ed Supervisor Prctm I |
3 |
This course provides field experience in a school setting to perform the functions required of a special education supervisor in local educational agencies ( LEAs ), including charter schools , private schools , and intermediate units . The student enrolled in this course will be supervised by faculty or by an approved mentor . The student will be provided with experience in selfevaluation and reflection , administrative shadowing , departmental and school improvement plans , student evaluation and placement processes in special education , staff observation and supervision , clinical supervision of a peer and development , and planning for staff professional development . |
EDU-849 |
Special Ed Supervisor Prctm II |
3 |
This course provides field experience in a school setting to perform the functions required of a special education supervisor in LEAs , including Charter Schools , private schools and intermediate units . The student enrolled in this course will be supervised by faculty or an approved mentor . The student will be provided with experience in : Leading Change , Discipline and manifestation determination , 504 Service Agreements , Related Service Providers , School Finance and budgeting , Resources within the District , Inter- Agency Coordination , Community Partners and the Mental Health System , School Board , Child Find and the Referral Process , Mediation and Due Process , and working with Parents . |
EDU-860 |
Foundations Teaching / Learning Higher Ed |
3 |
This weekend residency course will introduce and explore the theoretical and practical perspectives about knowledge and learning and the contexts that influence teaching and learning . |
EDU-861 |
College Student Development Theory |
3 |
This course focuses on students in higher education as an area of practice and research . Course content examines theory and college as a theoretical construct , student development and identity formation within and beyond higher education institutions and links to theory with professional practice . |
EDU-862 |
Critic Perspects Underserved Student Pop |
3 |
This weeklong summer residency will introduce students to some of the current critical issues for underserved student populations . Topics include : structural inequality , immigration , poverty , segregation , the impact of race , class , ethnicity , gender , ability , and language . In this course , these topics and otherissues will be examined from critical , historical , sociocultural , and political perspectives . |