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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Student will acquire the knowledge to ensure that decisions about curricular, instructional strategies, assessment and professional development are based on sound research, best practices, and other contextual information needed to align the curricula with student needs.
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3.00 Credits
Presents the historical development of adult and continuing education in western society, various philosophical approaches, and a survey of the importance of these credit and non-credit activities.
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3.00 Credits
Presents the field of community development, including basic terminology, concepts, methods and literature. Purposes are to present conceptual foundations of community development, provide some experiences in practical application, and lay foundations for further study and practice in the field.
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3.00 Credits
Students in this course will learn to participate in the process of instructional improvement, adaptation to the needs of children and local communities, and instructional leadership within schools. The course will include staff development, instructional evaluation and assessment, school effectiveness concepts, government requirements, cultural diversity, curriculum development, problem solving, small group leadership, conflict management, empowerment, professional ethics, and other interpersonal skills applied to instructional development situations.
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3.00 Credits
Students completing this course will demonstrate understanding of the legal system of schools. Students will be able to relate to constitutional, federal, state, and local requirements as they concern students, employees, teachers, and instructional program administration. Students will understand statutory rights of certified and non-certified personnel in Alabama, including due process, tenure, transfer, suspension, and termination, and will be able to investigate legal matters affecting the administration of schools.
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3.00 Credits
This course explores leadership skills related to group dynamics, problem identification, accountability, diversity, economic levels, and their relationship to financing schools. Internal and external public relations and political factors which impact the funding of school will also be discussed. Fiscal management, including the Alabama Local School Accounting and Reporting system, will be analyzed.
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3.00 Credits
This course describes the unique forces that shape the role and functions of the school superintendent. The management of conflict is explored as well as the management of all aspects of this school system. The concept of the administrative team is also explored and examined.
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3.00 Credits
Provides understandings and skills in the leadership and management of secondary schools. Emphases are placed upon the administrator's role in staff and student personnel administration, program development, and building operations.
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3.00 Credits
Provides an understanding of the organizational and various other characteristics of a good elementary school with emphasis on leadership.
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3.00 Credits
The practicum is a supervised learning experience in several settings which simulates the work situations of educational supervision. An opportunity is provided to apply the theories and concepts learned during the student's graduate program.
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