EDA 3905   Directed Study

School of Education, Department of Teaching, Leadership, & Res

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

EDA 5191   Leadership in Education: Theory and Practice

School of Education, Department of Teaching, Leadership, & Res

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

Leadership theories and planning models, which have been developed through studies in education, business, and industry, will be examined. The subject matter, class activities, and skill developments of this course were selected to develop candidates' professional growth and leadership skills development. 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.

EDA 5905   Directed Study

School of Education, Department of Teaching, Leadership, & Res

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

EDA 6063   Introduction to Educational Leadership

School of Education, Department of Teaching, Leadership, & Res

3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)

This course offers an introduction for graduate students to the educational leadership program. The major topics include: leadership, the William C. Golden Modules, the Florida Code of Ethics, communication - both verbal and nonverbal, and interpersonal skills.

EDA 6193   Instructional Leadership

School of Education, Department of Teaching, Leadership, & Res

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

School of Education, Department of Teaching, Leadership, & Res

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

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

School of Education, Department of Teaching, Leadership, & Res

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

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

School of Education, Department of Teaching, Leadership, & Res

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

The course emphasizes the principles, trends, and practices in financing public education, including federal, state, and local financial support programs. Instructional leaders need to understand fiscal planning, policies, and ethical practices to meet the instructional needs of all students. Principals acting as stewards of the school’s funds make student-focused decisions.

EDA 6503   The Principalship

School of Education, Department of Teaching, Leadership, & Res

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

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

School of Education, Department of Teaching, Leadership, & Res

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

EDA 7905   Directed Study

School of Education, Department of Teaching, Leadership, & Res

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

EDA 8103   Theories of Administration and Leadership

School of Education, Department of Teaching, Leadership, & Res

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.