Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Introduction to the roles and challenges of leaders in public education. Themes include implementing equity practices, serving diverse student populations, developing school visions, and collaborative Permission of instructor.

Addresses issues and trends affecting curriculum and instructional leadership in American schools, and how leaders promote culturally responsive pedagogy, integration of literacy development across the curriculum, equity, and high levels of achievement for all learners.

Roles of educational leaders in the professional development and supervision of adults in school systems, pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Educational Leadership core.

Conceptual frameworks pertaining to negotiations. Social psychology, political science, and organizational conflict. Concepts integrated through simulated negotiations, presentations, commentaries, observational feedback, and references to the literature.

Effective models for personal and professional growth. Skills for designing, implementing, evaluating, and supporting staff development processes. Historical, organizational, political, interpersonal, and cultural contexts.

Two-way process of integrating school and community through school development and community development; the "community school."

Roles of educational leaders in developing structures and processes promoting learning. Theoretical and research bases of educational organization practices. Educational Leadership core. Addresses the roles of school leaders in developing, maintaining, and improving school structures and processes that support the continuous learning of all children and adults, including relationships with families and schools' various external constituencies.

Addresses the roles of school leaders in developing and managing systems that provide effective and inclusive education to students with diverse needs, including students with disabilities, English language learners, and students facing other learning challenges

Exploration of the functions of school principals, focusing on how they can balance different roles and promote high expectations and respect for all students, collaboration among staff and families, and effective management of resources.

Exploration of the roles of school superintendents and other district leaders, focusing on how they oversee various technical functions, mediate relationships with external authorities and constituencies, and provide needed support for teaching and learning.

School law as set forth in the common law, state and federal constitutions, statutes, judicial decisions, and the rules and regulations of state departments and local units of administration.

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

This internship experience will provide candidates with practical administrative and supervision experience at the district level under direction of a district administrator and an educational leadership faculty member. Related seminars are also required. Prerequisite- Completion of the Principal Preparation Pilot Program.

Seminar for doctoral students in educational leadership. Includes theory to practice in educational leadership as well as scaffolding requirements of the doctoral degree.

Practical administrative experience at school building and district levels under direction of administrators at each level and an educational leadership faculty member. Related seminars also required. Minimum 15 credits in program courses must be completed before internship.

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.