Gwynedd Mercy University AY2020-2021 Graduate Academic Catalog
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-846 Admin & Superv Special Education Program ( 3 )
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 self- evaluation 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 other issues will be examined from critical , historical , socio-cultural , and political perspectives .
EDU-863 Learning Models / Instructional Design ( 3 )
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