700
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)
Prerequisites
Admission to a doctoral program in educational leadership; EDL 890 or
EDL 899.
Corequisites
None.
The practical application of action research inquiry is examined to promote empirical decision-making in a variety of educational settings. Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Arts in Educational Leadership, the Specialist in Education in General Educational Administration (Ed.S.), or Educational Leadership, Ed.D.
Credits
3(3-0)
Analyze, design, and implement strategic plans to enhance school effectiveness, student achievement, and organizational growth in dynamic educational environments.
Credits
3(3-0)
Study of the school district leadership with special emphasis on the role of the superintendent and district-level administrators. Prerequisites: Admission to the Specialist in Education in General Educational Administration (Ed.S.) or Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership (Ed.D.) degree program.
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)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
An introduction to program evaluation theory, design, development, and implementation is provided. Content will cover strategies to plan program evaluation and program review. Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Arts in Educational Leadership, the Specialist in Education in General Educational Administration (Ed.S.), or Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership, Ed.D.
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.
Credits
1-12(Spec)
Application of leadership and systems theories to the administration of educational programs.
Credits
3(3-0)
The role of the K-12 central office administrator in working with the community.
Credits
3(3-0)
Fundamental concepts, processes, and procedures concerning the change process in an educational organization. Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Arts in Educational Leadership, the Specialist in Education in General Educational Administration (Ed.S.), or Doctorate in Educational Leadership, (Ed.D.).
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)
Prerequisites
Admission to Specialist in Education or Doctoral programs.
Corequisites
None.
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.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Ed.S or Ed.D graduate programs.
Credits
3(3-0)
Development of policies and guidelines for leadership of the instructional program in a school. Prerequisite: Admission to the Master of Arts in Educational Leadership.
Credits
3(3-0)
Examination of policy issues in PreK-12 education. The application of theory, policy-making, influence, and implementation in education. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: Admission to a specialist or doctoral program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to a specialist or doctoral program
Corequisites
None.
Analysis of elementary school leadership issues. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
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. Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Arts in Educational Leadership, the Specialist in Education in General Educational Administration (Ed.S.), or Educational Leadership, Ed.D.
Credits
3(3-0)
Engage in a practical field study to analyze and address real-world challenges in educational leadership, fostering leadership skills and innovative problem-solving strategies. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: 9 graduate credit hours completed; or admission to graduate degree in educational leadership.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Advanced research and writing course guiding students through the process of developing and completing a graduate thesis. Emphasizes independent research, critical analysis, and scholarly writing. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: EDL 600 or EDL 700.
Credits
1-6(Spec)