EDL - Educational Leadership
This course will examine assessment in higher education settings. Students will conduct assessments used in evaluation and accreditation protocols. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisites:
LDR 200 and 80 earned semester credits or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Examination of social justice perspectives and their application to complex relationships found in and around institutions of learning. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisites:
LDR 200 or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Examination of the role of student affairs professionals as helpers through theoretical explorations and practical simulations. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisites:
LDR 200 or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Identification and study of emerging problems of educational leadership. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.
Credits
1-9(Spec)
Examination and application of relevant developmental theories and models for facilitating holistic student development. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisites:
LDR 200 and
EDL 557 or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
This course focuses on principles, methods, and strategies used in planning and conducting educational research. This course may be offered in an online format.
Credits
3(3-0)
Develops skills necessary to organize a volunteer program or agency. Content includes recruitment, training, supervision, evaluation of volunteers and the development of community partnership programs. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.
Credits
3(3-0)
Grantsmanship skills for public and private funding. Students will explore funding sources, concept development, evaluation plans, budget preparation, proposal submission, and reviewer practices. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.
Credits
3(3-0)
A course designed to introduce learners to the principles, methods, and strategies using educational research in planning and leading school improvement. This course may be offered in an online format.
Credits
3(3-0)
The course will examine the theory and research of training and development. Students will conduct and evaluate training and development programs. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.
Credits
3(3-0)
The development of knowledge, philosophy, skills and practical applications regarding technology for administrators. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.
Credits
3(3-0)
A non-credit course intended for students who have completed all program credits but still need to use university resources to complete their degree requirements.
Credits
1(1-0)
Examination of critical issues, trends, and practices relative to cultural diversity that influences the organization and administration of school and other human service organizations. This course is approved for offering in a distance learning format.
Credits
3(3-0)
A study of the theories of language and literacy and their relationship to the practices of adult education. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.
Credits
3(3-0)
Analyze problems and issues in administration of learning programs for students located in nontraditional settings including prisons, malls, churches, factories, and other workplace situations. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.
Credits
3(3-0)
A study of learning in adulthood, how to facilitate that learning, and the characteristics of adult learners. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.
Credits
3(3-0)
An introduction to legal issues in higher education institutions. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.
Credits
3(3-0)
Application of leadership and systems theories to the administration of charter schools. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Arts in Educational Leadership.
Credits
3(3-0)
Investigation and in-depth study of new knowledge or current problem areas. This course may be offered in an online format.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Study of educational systems in an international context. This will be a faculty-led trip and travel destinations will vary. This course may be repeated up to 12 credits if course content is different.This course may be offered in an online format.
Credits
3-12(Spec)
The law as it relates to education. This course is designed for students preparing for leadership positions in K-12 schools. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Arts in Educational Leadership.
Credits
3(3-0)
An introduction to teacher leadership providing teacher leaders the essential tools to be knowledgeable, reflective, ethical and transformational leaders. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.
Credits
3(3-0)
Philosophy and principles underlying the organization and operation of education in the United States. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Arts in Educational Leadership.
Credits
3(3-0)
Public relations responsibilities of school board and staff members. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Arts in Educational Leadership.
Credits
3(3-0)
An exploration of school business and resource administration, personnel, and facilities management concepts, with emphasis on current factors affecting site-based administration. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Arts in Educational Leadership.
Credits
3(3-0)
The study of effective administration of school personnel issues. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.
Credits
3(3-0)
Identification of community needs, and organization and management of new and ongoing programs. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.
Credits
3(3-0)
Current and historical examination of the standards, principles, and practices of rural school leadership. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.
Credits
3(3-0)
Current standards, principles, and practices relative to school leadership and the Principalship. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Arts in Educational Leadership.
Credits
3(3-0)
Study of the organization and administration of special education programs. This course may be offered in an online format. Identical to
SPE 640. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses.
Credits
3(3-0)
Cross Listed Courses
SPE 640
Structure, organization, and management of the community college. This course may be offered in an online format.
Credits
3(3-0)
An examination of American college population, how campus environments affect students' collegiate experiences, and how these cultural experiences affect students. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.
Credits
3(3-0)
This course will examine education reform initiatives and their relationship to emerging issues facing current and future educational leaders within the K-12 school system. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Arts in Educational Leadership.
Credits
3(3-0)
Course provides a foundation in college teaching and creating significant learning environments focusing on learner-centered teaching. This course may be offered in an online format.
Credits
3(3-0)
Course provides learners with methods and practices to enhance instructional effectiveness online and through incorporating technology into higher education settings. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite:
EDL 680.
Credits
3(3-0)
Study of course design, syllabus construction, student learning, assessment, and rubrics in higher education settings. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite:
EDL 680.
Credits
3(3-0)
Students will learn to use a variety of culturally responsive and developmentally appropriate teaching strategies to engage students in learning in higher education settings. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites:
EDL 680 and 682.
Credits
3(3-0)
Independent study. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: permission of advisor.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Independent study. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: permission of advisor.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Independent study. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisite: Permission of advisor.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Provide instructional leadership through data-informed study, analysis, and application of administrative principles to the development, implementation, and evaluation of the school curriculum. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Arts in Educational Leadership.
Credits
3(3-0)
Capstone seminar to synthesize master’s coursework in educational leadership at the PK-12 school level. Students will synthesize theory and apply practice through a professional portfolio. This course may be offered in an online format. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: Admission to the Master of Arts in Educational Leadership.
Credits
3(3-0)
Independent readings on a specific topic in educational leadership. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisite: Permission of advisor and instructor.
Credits
1-3(Spec)
A planned learning experience gained through first-hand observations and operational responsibilities under the direct supervision of a practicing higher education leader. This course may be offered in an online format. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: Regular admission to the MA in Higher Education Administration program in the Department of Educational Leadership. Completion of at least 9 core credits in the program. Approval of practicum application.
Credits
1-9(Spec)
Under the direct supervision of a practicing college or university teaching mentor, student develops skills applicable to college-based teaching. CR/NC only. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor, approval of internship application.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Independent study. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: permission of advisor.
Credits
3(3-0)
A planned learning experience gained through first-hand observations and operational responsibilities under the direct supervision of a practicing educational leader. This course may be offered in an online format. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and approval of internship application.
Credits
1-5(Spec)
Students will critically examine educational research and propose quantitative and qualitative research design. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: Admission to a doctoral program in educational leadership;
EDL 890 or
EDL 899.
Credits
3(3-0)
This course focuses on the history, philosophy, programs, and practices of the Ontario College System, including comparative analyses to other college systems nationally and internationally. This course may be offered in an online format.
Credits
3(3-0)
The practical application of action research inquiry is examined to promote empirical decision-making in a variety of educational settings. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.
Credits
3(3-0)
This course will introduce students to knowledge and skills needed to properly conduct survey research and to understand and critically evaluate survey research-based education studies. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite:
EDL 512 or 600 or 700.
Credits
3(3-0)
Identification of planning processes to set goals, establish implementation procedures, and evaluate processes and results. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.
Credits
3(3-0)
Study of the school district leadership with special emphasis on the role of the superintendent and district level administrators. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.
Credits
3(3-0)
Investigation and in-depth study of emerging knowledge or current problem areas in the field of education. This course may be offered in an online format.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
An introduction to program evaluation theory, design, development, and implementation is provided. Content will cover strategies to plan program evaluation and program review. This course may be offered in an online format.
Credits
3(3-0)
Study of social justice in education in an international context. Travel destinations will vary. This course may be repeated up to 12 credits if course content is different. This course may be offered in an online format.
Credits
1-12(Spec)
Introduction of student development theories regarding social identity, intellectual and moral development of college students; review of learning and personality theories for understanding student differences. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.
Credits
3(3-0)
Application of leadership and systems theories to the administration of educational programs. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.
Credits
3(3-0)
The role of the K-12 central office administrator in working with the community. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.
Credits
3(3-0)
Emphasizes the function of academic affairs within a college or university. Topics include new faculty roles, academic leadership, and academic socialization. This course may be offered in an online format.
Credits
3(3-0)
Students will analyze the funding of higher education and the complex relationship between finance and other aspects of higher education administration. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: Admission to the MA in Higher Education Administration Program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Fundamental concepts, processes, and procedures concerning the change process. Focus will be on leading, implementing, and sustaining change in educational organizations. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.
Credits
3(3-0)
In-depth study of current legal problems affecting education. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: Admission to Specialist in Education or Doctoral programs.
Credits
3(3-0)
Examine structures and considerations relating to the financing of public school systems within the United States, including taxation, budgets, millages, school facilities, and state funding. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.
Credits
3(3-0)
In-depth study of current legal problems affecting higher education. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisites: Admission to a doctoral program;
EDL 636.
Credits
3(3-0)
Theory and practice of negotiations and collective bargaining as it relates in educational organizations. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.
Credits
3(3-0)
Investigation and in-depth study of advanced leadership of elementary education programs. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisites:
EDL 670.
Credits
3(3-0)
Study of current management skills and procedures necessary for operating a secondary school. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisites:
EDL 670 and admission to the Specialist in Education program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Development of policies and guidelines for leadership of the instructional program in a school. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Arts in Educational Leadership.
Credits
3(3-0)
Study of women's roles as students, faculty, and administrators in educational settings. Emphasis on the identification and study of current issues and gender theories. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.
Credits
3(3-0)
Identification and analysis of source, function, and effect of policies affecting K-12 education. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.
Credits
3(3-0)
Study of the organization and management of colleges and universities. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: Admission to a master's or doctoral program in Educational Leadership.
Credits
3(3-0)
A study of the organization, structure, management, programs, and functions of student affairs administration in post-secondary education. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.
Credits
3(3-0)
Study of contemporary issues confronting higher education. Emphasis is on the identification, definition, and study of issues and how educational leaders might address them. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.
Credits
3(3-0)
A planned learning experience gained through first-hand observations and operational responsibilities under the direct supervision of an executive educational leader. This course may be offered in an online format. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: Regular admission; completion of a minimum of 9 credits in a post-master's degree program in the Department of Educational Leadership; approval of internship application.
Credits
1-5(Spec)
Analysis of elementary school leadership issues. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.
Credits
3(3-0)
Analysis of current problems, regulations, laws, and pressures confronting the secondary school principal. Course stresses conflict management and crisis intervention techniques. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisites:
EDL 670 or
EDL 772 and admission to the Specialist in Education program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Study, application, and analysis of school district administrative principles related to the development, implementation, and evaluation of curricular and instructional practices of a school district. This course may be offered in an online format.
Credits
3(3-0)
Investigation and in-depth study of a topic relevant to educational stakeholders, and a report of appropriate recommendations. This course may be offered in an online format. CR/NC only.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Students will study a specific leadership problem, culminating in a written research report of appropriate findings. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. CR/NC only. Prerequisite:
EDL 600 or 700.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
This course enables students to apply qualitative research theories, methods and data analysis procedures. Students will practice a variety of applied field-based techniques. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisites:
EDL 600 and
EDL 700. Admission to doctoral program in Educational Leadership.
Credits
3(3-0)
This course focuses on quantitative analytical principles for the development, implementation, presentations, and research of educational issues. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites:
EDL 700; admission to a doctoral program in Educational Leadership.
Credits
3(3-0)
Examination of major leadership and ethical decision making theories. Emphasis is placed on moral leadership practice. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisites: Admission to the doctoral program in educational leadership.
Credits
3(3-0)
Students will develop an understanding of the theoretical perspectives and their application to complex relationships inherent in moral and political issues in education. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisites: Admission to a doctoral program and
EDL 700 or equivalent.
Credits
3(3-0)
Educational development theory using a critical theoretical lens. Examination will include an exploration of diverse socially constructed identities of individuals and the application to practice. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisites: Admission to a doctoral program in education.
Credits
3(3-0)
Examination of organizational culture, and the implications for leadership and organizational effectiveness. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.
Credits
3(3-0)
Critical analysis of the foundations and philosophies of education. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisites: Regular admission to a doctoral program in education.
Credits
3(3-0)
Examination of organizational culture and implication on behavior and educational practices. Fundamental concepts, processes, and procedures concerning the change process. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisites: Admission to the doctoral program in educational leadership.
Credits
3(3-0)
Focus on the historical development of educational institutions with an emphasis upon organizational theory, systems theory, organizational behavior, motivation, and leadership. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: admission to the doctoral program in Educational Leadership.
Credits
3(3-0)
This course applies the concepts and methods of economic theory in the analysis and evaluation of issues, policies, and behaviors related to higher education finance. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisites:
EDL 764 or admission to a doctoral program.
Credits
3(3-0)
A study of issues confronting educational leaders. The course provides students the opportunity to relate leadership theory with an examination of current issues. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisite: Admission to the doctoral program in educational leadership.
Credits
3(3-0)
Examination of higher education policy practices. The integration and synthesis of organizational theory and leadership to address policy issues. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisites: Admission to the doctoral program in Educational Leadership.
Credits
3(3-0)
Real and simulated activities related to preparing for advanced positions in educational leadership under the supervision of a practicing administrator. CR/NC only. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisites: Admission to the doctoral program in Educational Leadership. Approval of internship application and permission of instructor.
Credits
3-6(Spec)
An advanced seminar in problem solving skills to assist educational leaders with interaction strategies. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisites:
EDL 685.
Credits
3(3-0)
Foundation course for doctoral students to engage in scholarly writing, theoretical foundations and the seminal literature in education. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: Admission to a doctoral program in Educational Leadership.
Credits
3(3-0)
Development of a doctoral-level dissertation proposal. CR/NC only. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisites:
EDL 800, 801.
Credits
3(3-0)
Design and complete the dissertation including data collection, analysis, written report, and oral defense. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: permission of instructor.
Credits
1-5(Spec)
Orientation to doctoral studies, program procedures, and dissertation issues. Critical review of education foundations and history. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisites: Admission to the doctoral program in Educational Leadership.
Credits
3-6(Spec)
This course provides advanced instruction in qualitative research analysis for doctoral students. Students will work with their own research data using analysis software. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisite:
EDL 800. Recommended: Admission to a doctoral program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Study of multivariate analytical principles as it applies to educational research and policy. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite:
EDL 801.
Credits
3(3-0)