EDA 3905   Directed Study

College of Ed and Prof Studies, Department of School of Education

1-12 sh (may be repeated indefinitely for credit)

EDA 5191   Leadership in Education: Theory and Practice

College of Ed and Prof Studies, Department of School of Education

3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)

Leadership theories and planning models which have been developed through studies in education, business, industry, and the military will be examined. The subject matter, class activities, and skill developments of this course were selected to assist your personal growth. The success of educational leaders is conditioned largely by their ability to lead faculty, staff, and other constituencies through appropriate human relationships and leadership techniques. Application will focus on both personal and professional leadership development.

EDA 5905   Directed Study

College of Ed and Prof Studies, Department of School of Education

1-12 sh (may be repeated indefinitely for credit)

EDA 6063   Introduction to Educational Leadership

College of Ed and Prof Studies, Department of School of Education

3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)

An introduction for graduate students to the educational leadership program. Major topics will be leadership, William Cecil Golden Modules, Code of Ethics, communication-both verbal and nonverbal, and interpersonal skills. Permission is required.

EDA 6193   Instructional Leadership

College of Ed and Prof Studies, Department of School of Education

3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)
Prerequisite: EDA 6063

This course focuses on problems, practices, and theories pertinent to the success of building-level administrators in elementary, middle, and high schools. Students will have the opportunity to learn through real case studies, role plays and simulations reflecting the real work of school principals. By aligning the specific knowledge and skill dimensions, candidates will learn to contextualize theories and how they will apply as future instructional leaders.

EDA 6222   Administration of School Personnel

College of Ed and Prof Studies, Department of School of Education

3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)

Focus is on the improvement of educational programs through the proper management of human resources. Emphasis is upon recruitment, selection placement, and evaluation of school personnel.

EDA 6232   Law and Education

College of Ed and Prof Studies, Department of School of Education

3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)

Examines law and its relationship to education. Students study constitutional law, legislative enactments, school policies, and the relationships among these aspects of school law as they pertain to administration. Tort liability, due process for students, corporal punishment, teacher contracts, and other law relating to authority and responsibility of teachers and administrators are included.

EDA 6240   Introduction to School Finance

College of Ed and Prof Studies, Department of School of Education

3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)

Focus is on principles, trends, and practices in financing public education, including federal, state, and local financial support programs. School finance as related to taxation and other areas of school finance is included. Fiscal policies, planning, and management as related to the total education program are central themes.

EDA 6503   The Principalship

College of Ed and Prof Studies, Department of School of Education

3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)
Prerequisite: EDA 6063

Students will participate in a robust practicum experience with the opportunity to intern in two diverse school sites, under the mentoring support of two different principals. Candidates will lead instructional and program improvement efforts that are aligned to state and national leadership standards. This course provides opportunities for students to develop leadership skills and knowledge. The 60-hour practicum experience is designed to provide two clinical settings, where students can apply and connect theory to practice.

EDA 6905   Directed Study

College of Ed and Prof Studies, Department of School of Education

1-12 sh (may be repeated indefinitely for credit)

EDA 7905   Directed Study

College of Ed and Prof Studies, Department of School of Education

1-12 sh (may be repeated indefinitely for credit)

EDA 8103   Theories of Administration and Leadership

College of Ed and Prof Studies, Department of School of Education

3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)

This course will address theories and theorists focused in the areas of administration, management and leadership. The course will include completing a literature review, developing a theoretical framework, and examining foundational constructs of multiple theorists.