Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2020-2021 Graduate Academic Catalog
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 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 .
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