Gwynedd Mercy University AY2020-2021 Graduate Academic Catalog
EDU-801 Ed Policy Research & Practice in Us ( 3 ) This course provides an analysis of educational policy and research as it relates to the organization , governance , and delivery of educational services in the U . S . Major issues explored and analyzed in this course include school finance and equitable school funding , trends in PK-12 and higher education policy and practice , and the changing role of large and small school districts , private schools , charter schools , colleges and universities , and educational providers of all sorts . This course shall be conducted in a blended format , both online and on-campus . 20 hours of embedded field experience is required for those seeking the superintendent of school ' s letter of eligibility .
EDU-802 Organiz Research & Theory Develop ( 3 ) This course provides an in-depth examination of the research relating to organizational behavior , the development of theories of administration , and the applications of theory in educational institutions . Students will have the opportunity to evaluate their own leadership style by analyzing the major frames for assessing organizational development . Through the lens of these frames and the concept of change theory , students will develop a personal philosophy of leadership .
EDU-803 Stat Analysis , Methods , & Research ( 3 ) An introduction to quantitative research methods , non-experimental designs , and the analysis of largescale longitudinal datasets . The logic of inferential statistics and the application of basic analytic techniques are explored as the basis for research related to education policy . Prior knowledge of statistics or quantitative methods is not required .
EDU-804 Cross-Cultural Persp & Educ Leadership ( 3 ) Educational leadership is a socially bounded process that is subject to the cultural traditions and values of the society in which it is exercised . This course highlights the cultural and contextual basis of leadership . Instead of focusing on the universalistic nature of leadership , students will identify the particularity and diversity of cultural and contextual conditions in which leadership takes place .
EDU-805 Ethics of Ed Leadership & Policy ( 3 ) This course is a critical and pragmatic examination of ethical leadership and administration within organizations . Social , moral , and ethical philosophies will be explored as they relate to decisions impacting leadership in education . Students will compare and contrast theories of ethical decision making . Students will relate these theoretical perspectives to their own purpose , values , and commitments as leaders
EDU-806 Equity , Equality & Equal Opportunity ( 3 ) This course offers students an opportunity to analyze access to educational opportunities through the lens of justice and ethics . The balance and contradictions of equity , equality , and equal opportunity will be explored with a focus on personal , inter-personal and organizational influences that prohibit or promote educational opportunities for all individuals . Students will also have the opportunity to forecast future trends in educational policy , structures , and practices .
EDU-807 Adv Stat Analysis , Quant & Qual Research ( 3 ) An in-depth examination of research and measurement , analysis of experimental data , and qualitative designs . Implications of mixed method research are considered
EDU-808 Technology , data & Program Evaluation ( 3 )
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