EDUL - Education: Leadership

EDUL - Education: Leadership

EDUL 6116  Applied Educational Research  (3-0-3)  
Candidates will develop expertise as educational leaders critically examining the use of data in policies aimed at improving student outcomes. Major Topics include use of district-state wide assessment data to inform instruction, the ethical use of data, and teacher evaluation.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment limited to students major in Educ Leadership - Teach Cert, Educational Leadership, Ed Leadership - Tier I or Ed Leadership - Tier II.

Enrollment limited to students in the College of Educ Health Prof college.

EDUL 6128  Instructional Strategies for Student Success  (3-0-3)  
This course will examine how leaders supervise, monitor, and evaluate instructional strategies and principles that are essential to developing and administering curricular programs. It will explore scope and sequence, measurability, differentiation, and the alignment of the written and taught curriculum.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment limited to students major in Educ Leadership - Teach Cert, Educational Leadership, Educ Leadership - Online, Ed Leadership - Tier I, Ed Leadership - Tier I Add on, Curr Instr in Accom Teaching, Teacher Leadership, Teacher Leadership or Teacher Leadership.

EDUL 6129  Supervision of the Learning Environment  (3-0-3)  
This course focuses on leadership skills necessary to ensure learning takes place, including learning strategies, modern technologies, barriers to learning, and effective teaching. Candidates will identify and evaluate the elements of a positive learning environment and examine the basic concepts of teacher supervision and evaluation as defined by the peer observation protocol.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment is limited to Graduate Level level students.

EDUL 6138  Continuous Improvement in Schools  (3-0-3)  
This course provides the aspiring leader with the tools to develop a vision of continuous improvement for schools focusing on the School Improvement Plan and its relationship to increasing student performance.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment limited to students major in Educ Leadership - Teach Cert, Educational Leadership, Educ Leadership - Online, Ed Leadership - Tier I, Ed Leadership - Tier I Add on, Curr Instr in Accom Teaching, Teacher Leadership or Teacher Leadership.

EDUL 6149  Assessment and Program Evaluation  (3-0-3)  
This course provides an overview of assessment and evaluation as an inquiry process. The course will review the philosophy and practice of assessment and evaluation in higher education. The course will further examine the usefulness and appropriateness of various program evaluation methodologies (quantitative and qualitative), theories of evaluation usage and practice, and theories of valuing in college student affairs.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment is limited to Graduate Level level students.

EDUL 6165  The Principalship  (3-0-3)  
This course serves as an overview of the leadership aspect of the principalship. Emphasis is placed on the school principal’s role in creating student success. Aspiring school leaders will develop an understanding of the importance of the role principals play in creating learning organizations. Emphasis is given to interpersonal and group communication skills and providing candidates current pedagogical knowledge for improving achievement for all student populations. The reciprocal relationship between school climate/culture and student achievement is explored.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment limited to students major in Educ Leadership - Teach Cert, Educational Leadership, Ed Leadership - Tier I or Ed Leadership - Tier I Add on.

EDUL 6178  Creating Student Success  (3-0-3)  
This course emphasizes the school principal’s role in creating student success using the professional learning community process. Aspiring school leaders will develop an understanding of the importance of the role that principals play, collaboration, support, and continuous improvement for student achievement. Emphasis is placed on providing the candidate current pedagogical knowledge about improving achievement for a diverse student population.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment limited to students major in Educational Leadership.

Enrollment limited to students in the College of Educ Health Prof college.

EDUL 6185  School Law and Ethics  (3-0-3)  
This course is designed to enhance the understanding and practice of the aspiring Tier I school leader (assistant principal or district leader who does not supervise school principals) by investigating public policy as related to the school environment and to promote the success for all school stakeholders through ethical behaviors in all situations.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment limited to students major in Educational Leadership, Curriculum and Leadership, Ed Leadership - Tier I or Ed Leadership - Tier I Add on.

EDUL 6189  School Culture and Diversity  (3-0-3)  
This course is a study of issues, trends, and best practices in school culture development. It will aid the aspiring school leader in enhancing and supporting student achievement through the development of a positive school culture strong in diversity and appreciation of all its people. Special emphasis is given to administrator’s roles, responsibilities, and innovations in curriculum and instruction improvement through creating and sustaining positive school climate and culture.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment limited to students major in Educational Leadership.

EDUL 6195  Technology In the Learning Environment  (3-0-3)  
This course is designed to enhance the understanding and practice of aspiring Tier I school leaders (assistant principals or district personnel not supervising school principals) regarding the usage of and issues facing technology in schools.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment limited to students major in Educational Leadership.

EDUL 6227  Obtaining and Using Resources Wisely  (3-0-3)  
The learner will investigate the methods of obtaining and utilizing resources equitably to improve student achievement for a diverse student population. Emphasis will be on the utilization of funds at the local building level.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment limited to students major in Ed Leadership - Tier I Add on.

Enrollment limited to students in the MEDEC27_ONL program.

EDUL 6235  Adult Learner Instructional Strategies  (3-0-3)  
The candidate will investigate adult motivation and coaching. How to facilitate, implement, and sustain research-based instructional strategies, authentic instructional pedagogy, thematic curriculum and creative effective school learning communities will be a major focus.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment is limited to Graduate Level level students.

EDUL 6691  Internship for School Leaders  (0-5-1)  
The school leadership internship includes a variety of planned experiences in a diverse work environment and multiple settings that involve direct interaction and involvement between the candidates and faculty, administration, staff, parents, and community leaders over an extended period of time.
Restriction(s):

Undergraduate Level level students may not enroll.

EDUL 6692  Internship for School Leaders  (0-6-1)  
The school leadership internship includes a variety of planned experiences in a diverse work environment and multiple settings that involve direct interaction and involvement between the candidates and faculty, administration, staff, parents, and community leaders over an extended period of time.
Restriction(s):

Undergraduate Level level students may not enroll.

EDUL 6693  Internship for School Leaders  (0-6-1)  
The school leadership internship includes a variety of planned experiences in a diverse work environment and multiple settings that involve direct interaction and involvement between the candidates and staff, faculty, administration, parents, and community leaders over an extended period of time.
Repeatability: Repeatable for credit up to 2 times or 3 hours.
Restriction(s):

Undergraduate Level level students may not enroll.

EDUL 6697  Internship For School Leadership  (0-(4-12)-(2-6))  
The Internship includes a variety of planned experiences in a diverse work environment and multiple settings that involve direct interaction and involvement with candidates, staff, parents, and community leaders over an extended period of time.
Repeatability: Repeatable for credit up to 4 times or 8 hours.
EDUL 6698  Internship for School Leadership  (0-(4-8)-(2-4))  
The internship includes a variety of planned experiences in a diverse work environment and multiple settings that involve direct interaction and involvement with candidates, staff, parents, and community leaders over an extended period of time.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment limited to students major in Educ Leadership - Teach Cert, Educational Leadership, Ed Leadership - Tier I or Ed Leadership - Tier I Add on.

Enrollment is limited to Graduate Level level students.

Enrollment limited to students in the College of Educ Health Prof college.

EDUL 6699  Internship for School Leadership  (0-2-1)  
The internship includes a variety of planned experiences in a diverse work environment and multiple settings that involve direct interaction and involvement with candidates, staff, parents, and community leaders over an extended period of time.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment limited to students major in Educational Leadership.

Enrollment is limited to Graduate Level level students.

Enrollment limited to students in the College of Educ Health Prof college.

EDUL 7201  Planning for Continuous School and System Improvement  (2-3-3)  
Investigates factors involved in developing and implementing a school system strategic plan; focuses on promotion of the vision and mission, school culture creation, communication with stakeholders, and continuous school improvement. Includes 45 hours of supervised residency.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment is limited to Graduate Level level students.

Enrollment limited to students in a Doctor of Education or Specialist in Education degrees.

EDUL 7202  Leadership Fundamentals for Team Building and Communication  (3-0-3)  
Practical guidance on the team building and communication processes to help develop both individual and collective capacity of teachers and staff. Students will monitor, evaluate, and revise plans to optimize student learning.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment is limited to Graduate Level level students.

Enrollment limited to students in a Doctor of Education or Specialist in Education degrees.

EDUL 7203  Data Driven Strategies for Developing Professional Learning Communities  (2-3-3)  
This course guides the leader in gaining effective tools and leveraging data and research insights to inform educational and strategic decisions in an increasingly complex and data-driven world. The school leader understands the importance of establishing and maintaining relationships with all stakeholders. Includes 45 hours of supervised residency.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment is limited to Graduate Level level students.

Enrollment limited to students in a Doctor of Education or Specialist in Education degrees.

EDUL 7204  Enhancing Instructional Capacities for the Learning Community  (2-3-3)  
Investigates strategies and procedures for enhancing instructional program capacity, promoting effective assessments and pedagogy, and ensuring a learning environment for the success of diverse learners. Includes 45 hours of supervised residency.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment is limited to Graduate Level level students.

Enrollment limited to students in a Doctor of Education or Specialist in Education degrees.

EDUL 7211  Legal and Constitutional Issues in American School Law  (2-3-3)  
Investigating ethical principles and creating a safe, secure, emotionally protective, and healthy environment for all learners is the essence of this course. Participants will engage in the application of a case study approach to resolving current legal issues at the school/system level. Includes 45 hours of supervised residency.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment limited to students major in Educ Leadership - Teach Cert, Educational Leadership, Curriculum and Leadership, Ed Leadership - Tier II or Ed Leadership - Tier II Add on.

Enrollment is limited to Graduate Level level students.

Enrollment limited to students in a Doctor of Education or Specialist in Education degrees.

EDUL 7212  Managing Resources for Schools and Systems  (3-0-3)  
This course focuses on managing resources for schools in a time of scarcity and the allocation of funds for ensuring effective and efficient management of the school or district. This course emphasizes equity of funding to promote the success and wellbeing of every student.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment limited to students major in Educ Leadership - Teach Cert, Educational Leadership, Curriculum and Leadership or Ed Leadership - Tier II.

Enrollment is limited to Graduate Level level students.

Enrollment limited to students in a Doctor of Education or Specialist in Education degrees.

EDUL 7213  Cultural Congruence in a Multicultural Society  (3-0-3)  
This course examines a community’s diverse populations (e.g., cultural, ethnic, social, and special needs). Candidates develop means for engaging stakeholders in the promotion of continuous school/system improvement.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment limited to students major in Educ Leadership - Teach Cert, Educational Leadership, Curriculum and Leadership or Ed Leadership - Tier II.

Enrollment is limited to Graduate Level level students.

Enrollment limited to students in a Doctor of Education or Specialist in Education degrees.

EDUL 7214  Facilitative Leadership: Shaping School and System Culture  (2-3-3)  
This course focuses on how school leaders can understand, evaluate and facilitate change for continuous school improvement, and how redirecting effort can change the focus of school system reform. Participants are led to identify the dynamics of change and how to lead stakeholders through this process. Includes 45 hours of supervised residency.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment limited to students major in Educ Leadership - Teach Cert, Educational Leadership, Curriculum and Leadership or Ed Leadership - Tier II.

Enrollment is limited to Graduate Level level students.

Enrollment limited to students in a Doctor of Education or Specialist in Education degrees.

EDUL 7681  Supervised Residency - A  (0-6-3)  
Identify, plan and implement major activities in leadership that provide related on-the-job experiences that focus on improving student achievement. Includes 100 hours of supervised residency. (S/U grading)
Restriction(s):

Enrollment is limited to Graduate Level level students.

EDUL 7682  Supervised Residency - B  (0-6-3)  
Identify, plan and implement major activities in leadership that provide related on-the-job experiences that focus on improving student achievement. Includes 100-140 hours of supervised residency. (S/U grading)
Restriction(s):

Enrollment limited to students major in Educ Leadership - Teach Cert, Educational Leadership or Curriculum and Leadership.

Enrollment is limited to Graduate Level level students.

Enrollment limited to students in a Doctor of Education or Specialist in Education degrees.

EDUL 7683  Supervised Residency - C  (0-6-3)  
Identify, plan and implement major activities in leadership that provide related on-the-job experiences that focus on improving student achievement. Includes 140-170 hours of supervised residency. (S/U grading.)
Restriction(s):

Enrollment limited to students major in Educ Leadership - Teach Cert, Educational Leadership or Curriculum and Leadership.

Enrollment is limited to Graduate Level level students.

Enrollment limited to students in a Doctor of Education or Specialist in Education degrees.

EDUL 7684  Supervised Residency - D  (0-6-3)  
Identify, plan and implement major activities in leadership that provide related on-the-job experiences that focus on improving student achievement. Includes 100-140 hours of supervised residency. (S/U grading.)
Restriction(s):

Enrollment limited to students major in Educ Leadership - Teach Cert, Educational Leadership or Curriculum and Leadership.

Enrollment is limited to Graduate Level level students.

Enrollment limited to students in a Doctor of Education or Specialist in Education degrees.

EDUL 7691  Supervised Residency for Leaders A  (0-12-1)  
Identify, plan and implement major activities in leadership that provide related on-the-job experiences that focus on improving student achievement. Students must record and report a minimum of 175 hours residency work in a school/system setting for this supervised residency course. (S/U grading)
Restriction(s):

Undergraduate Level level students may not enroll.

EDUL 7692  Supervised Residency for Leaders B  (0-11-1)  
Identify, plan and implement major activities in leadership that provide related on-the-job experiences that focus on improving student achievement. Students must record and report a minimum of 175 hours residency work in a school/system setting for this supervised residency course. (S/U grading)
Restriction(s):

Undergraduate Level level students may not enroll.

EDUL 7693  Supervised Residency for Leaders C  (0-12-1)  
Identify, plan and implement major activities in leadership that provide related on-the-job experiences that focus on improving student achievement. Students must record and report a minimum of 175 hours residency work in a school/system setting for this supervised residency course. (S/U grading)
Restriction(s):

Undergraduate Level level students may not enroll.

EDUL 8101  Management of Educational Organizations  (3-0-3)  
This course emphasizes academic leadership concepts that relate to organizational structure, staff productivity, and leadership in the change process with respect to curriculum, instruction, faculty development, and faculty personnel policies in education. Special attention is given to teaching-learning environments and the factors that shape them. The course focuses on internal stakeholders, organizational structures, and processes, as well as intra-institutional relationships that exert pressure on the academic core and impact institutional priorities, strategies, and activities.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment limited to students in a Doctor of Education degree.

EDUL 8102  Leading for Change  (3-0-3)  
This course emphasizes the need for leaders to understand the importance of change and the inevitability of change in schools. The course illustrates means to use theory and practice to achieve personal and group goals through learning and social contributions.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment limited to students in a Doctor of Education degree.

EDUL 8104  Supervision of Teaching and Learning  (3-0-3)  
This course teaches what administrators need to know to supervise and provide leadership for improvement of teaching and learning opportunities including curriculum revision. Candidates analyze the consistency between philosophy, educational theory, and educational practice with specific focus on helping teachers help students. The course examines current thinking in the elementary grades and secondary subject matter disciplines by investigating current teaching, learning and curriculum issues.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment limited to students in a Doctor of Education degree.

EDUL 8105  Leadership Theory  (3-0-3)  
This course is designed to enable doctoral candidates to understand the foundational concepts and develop the analytical skills needed to be an effective leader in a variety of educational related settings. Candidates will explore their own leadership, personality, and cognitive styles and learn how these may affect the performance of others within the organization.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment limited to students in a Doctor of Education degree.

EDUL 8115  Educational Policy and Ethics  (3-0-3)  
This course prepares educational leaders to understand what education policy is at the national, state, and local levels. Students are taught how education policy originates, how it is formally developed, and what factors influence its development. The course will include an extensive review of local school board policy development and the role that a code of ethics for educators plays in influencing policy development.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment limited to students in a Doctor of Education degree.

EDUL 8126  Politics of Education  (3-0-3)  
The myth that politics and education exist in separate worlds is examined in this course. Politics is a critical aspect of all educational endeavors. Participants will review the recent waves of educational reform in terms of their political implications for educational decision makers. Manifestations of overt political behavior and the politics at the federal, state and local levels will also be explored.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment limited to students in a Doctor of Education degree.

EDUL 8128  Educational Facilities, Development and Implementation  (3-0-3)  
This course prepares educational leaders to evaluate and ensure school facilities support the teaching and learning process. Educational specifications, survey techniques, and information necessary to develop, oversee, and maintain school facilities will be addressed. Specific attention will be given to the importance of facilities to student health, safety, and academic performance.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment limited to students in a Doctor of Education degree.

EDUL 8129  System Level Finance  (3-0-3)  
This course applies principles of leadership to managing a public school district’s fiscal, human, and material resources. Students will examine federal, state, and local funding sources for education.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment limited to students in a Doctor of Education degree.

EDUL 8715  Doctoral Seminar in Curriculum and Leadership  (3-0-3)  
This course explores the rationale for pursuing a doctorate in curriculum and leadership within the context of personal preferences, professional competencies, and organizational politics. Students are provided an orientation to the EdD Program in anticipation of the tremendous demand for performance. Participation skills, professional writing competencies, and analytical ability in a structural collegial environment are required.
Restriction(s):

Enrollment limited to students in a Doctor of Education degree.