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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
The purpose of this course is to provide an in-depth study of the theory, research and best practices to support contemporary issues in middle level leadership. The course will focus on developing and leading middle level education that meets the diverse needs of emerging adolescents through mission development, program improvement, curriculum assessment, improvement of teaching and learning, staff development and more.
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3.00 Credits
The purpose of this course is to help the student develop skills in research design, including problem statements, hypotheses formulation, population/sample selection, data collection, statistical analysis and interpretation. The course includes qualitative and quantitative research. Historical analysis, descriptive, causal-comparative, correlational and experimental studies will be developed as they relate to effective schools and administrative research.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides guidance in the preparation and submission of a master of arts thesis under the supervision of faculty. It will extend the student's knowledge of standard techniques in the collection and analysis of data and facilitate the development of skills in advanced research design for possible future study at the doctoral level.
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3.00 Credits
An analysis of the role of educational policy in relation to the modern community, community power structure, needs and resources, social and political characteristics and the principles of cooperative planning and community relations in the context of social and technological change. Focus on community assessment materials; multicultural and multiethnic needs and understanding; needs of exceptional students; inter-agency cooperation; funding and evaluation. Students are provided opportunities to develop materials for use in their institutions.
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3.00 Credits
The theoretical background and legal basis of public school finance and the application of those theories to various school finance models. Topics include: budget analysis, state aid mechanism, accounting processes, facility management and mantenance, transportation, contracts, liabilities and food service management.
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3.00 Credits
Includes an analysis of selected general legal principles, cases, statute law and law-making agencies affecting educational organizations and systems. Key content areas include the legal system; role of federal and state governments; the legislative process; school governance, policies and rules and regulations; church and state; civil rights; student and parent rights and responsibilities; collective negotiations, torts and contracts. Content is designed for the practical application of school law.
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3.00 Credits
The major purpose of the practicum is to provide the student with a supervised experience in the functions and duties associated with instructional leadership and school management. Each student will paticipate in administrative activities related to intructional leadership one term and school management the other term. Examples of tasks include staff and curriculum development, pupil personnel services, establishing and maintaining effective learning environments, implementation of policy, business and facilities' management, and community relations.
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3.00 Credits
(See LEAD-434 for description.)
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3.00 Credits
Provides a general understanding of the personnel functions in educational settings. Decision-making and problem-solving will be emphasized. The functions of planning, recruitment, placement, staff development, motivation and compensation, performance appraisal, negotiations and dismissal are included.
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3.00 Credits
The development and establishment of collective bargaining within the educational enterprise: the public and private sectors; in elementary-secondary education and colleges and universities; historical, sociological and legal perspectives; some consideration and evaluations of various issues (including tactics and process) concepts and current problems.
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