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ECN 495 - Honors Thesis I
Consent of Department Chair. Open only to Honors Program students in Economics. (4).
Credit and grade for ECN 495 is not given until successful completion of ECN 496 . Graded ABCDE/Y.
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ECN 496 - Honors Thesis II
Prior or concurrent election of ECN 495 , consent of Department Chair. Open only to Honors Program students in Economics. (4).
Graded ABCDE/Y.
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ECN 499 - Issues in Economics
Senior standing; at least 18 credits in economics including ECN 315 , ECN 354 . (3) CAP
In-depth analysis of selected issues in economics. Students write a capstone paper demonstrating knowledge of the discipline. Graded ABCDE/Y.
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ECN 521 - American Economic History
Graduate standing or consent of instructor. (3).
See ECN 421 for description. Not open to students with credit for ECN 421 . Graded ABCDE. Offered infrequently.
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ECN 524 - Labor Economics
Graduate standing or consent of instructor. (3).
See ECN 424 for description. Not open to students with credit for ECN 424 . Graded ABCDE.
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ECN 526 - Gender, Labor and Inequality
Graduate standing. (3).
See ECN 326 for description. Not open to students with credit for WGS 326 /ECN 326 . Also listed as WGS 526 .Graded ABCDE. Offered infrequently.
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ECN 527 - History of Economic Thought
Graduate standing or consent of instructor. (3).
See ECN 327 for description. Not open to students with credit for ECN 327 . Graded ABCDE.
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ECN 532 - Comparative Economic Systems
Graduate standing or consent of instructor. (3).
See ECN 332 for description. Not open to students with credit for ECN 332 . Graded ABCDE.
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ECN 566 - The Global Economy
Graduate standing or consent of instructor. (3).
See ECN 366 for description. Not open to students with credit for ECN 366 /INT 366 . Graded ABCDE.
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ECN 567 - World Economic History
Graduate standing or consent of instructor. (3).
See ECN 367 for description. Not open to students with credit for ECN 367 . Graded ABCDE.
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ECN 569 - Managerial Economics
Graduate standing or consent of instructor. (3).
Application of economic theory to the analysis of business problems. Empirical demand and supply analysis, pricing practices, price regulation and antitrust policy, investment decisions, research and development policy, and forecasting. Problems and case studies. Not open to students with credit for ECN 469 . Graded ABCDE.
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ECN 571 - Public Economics
Graduate standing. (3).
Application of economic tools to public decision-making; emphasis on welfare economics and microeconomic foundation of public expenditure analysis; issues and problems in project evaluation and application of cost-benefit techniques. Also listed as PUB 571 .Graded ABCDE.
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ECN 573 - Law and Economics
Graduate standing or consent of instructor. (3).
See ECN 375 for description. Not open to students with credit for ECN 375 . Graded ABCDE.
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ECN 575 - Cost-Benefit Analysis
Graduate standing or consent of instructor. (3).
See ECN 475 for description. Not open to students with credit for ECN 475 /PUB 475 . Offered infrequently. Also listed as PUB 575 .Graded ABCDE.
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ECN 579 - Economics of Health Care
Graduate standing or consent of instructor. (3).
See ECN 479 for description. Not open to students with credit for ECN 479 /HCR 479 /PUB 479 . Also listed as PUB 579 .Graded ABCDE. Offered infrequently.
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ECN 580 - Quantitative Methods for Public Administration
Graduate standing. (3).
See ECN 480 for description. Not open to students with credit for ECN 480 /PUB 480 . Also listed as PUB 580 .Graded ABCDE.
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ECN 591 - Directed Reading in Economics for Graduate Students
Graduate standing, consent of instructor. (1-3).
Assigned study of topics in economics beyond the scope of regular coursework. May be reelected to a total of three credits. Graded ABCDE/Y.
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EDE 100 - Exploring Teaching as a Career
(3).
Provides the student with an opportunity to explore issues of learning and development; critical issues in education; techniques of selecting, planning, organizing, providing and evaluating educational experiences appropriate to the developmental level of the student; includes field experiences. Graded ABCDE/Y.
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EDE 123 - Music for Elementary School Teachers
(3) F
Elements of music and movement, children’s musical development. Build musical skills to help classroom teachers with little or no musical experience to design and lead music and movement activities. Techniques, methods, and materials for integration of music and movement across subject areas in elementary classrooms. Also listed as MUS 180 .Graded ABCDE.
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EDE 201 - Women, Education and Globalization
(3) GS
Insights on the importance of many aspects of women’s issues in the context of globalization. Also listed as EDS 201 and WGS 201 .Graded ABCDE.
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EDE 300 - Educational Psychology
PSY 100 . (3).
Exploration of learning and learners through a variety of theoretical lenses. Various facets of learning and teaching are examined as applied to engagement, motivation, diversity and human development. Special attention to learning and development in school setting. Graded ABCDE.
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EDE 302 - Social Foundations of Elementary Education
Admission to K-8 or K-12 teacher education program; at least junior standing. (3).
Critical issues in education. Topics include organization, control and support of schools; problems of culture and race; teacher organizations; and alternatives in education. Graded ABCDE.
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EDE 305 - Understanding Urban School Practice
At least junior standing. (3).
Prepares students to become effective practitioners who understand key issues that impact education in urban systems. Students will learn to develop constructive strategies for achieving PreK-12 student success in urban educational environments. Graded ABCDE. Offered infrequently.
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EDE 340 - Creative Learning Experiences
(3).
Creative activities for early childhood, elementary and middle school children through the integration of art, music, play, and drama. Techniques of planning, presenting and evaluating creative learning experiences for the classroom. Also listed as ART 336 , DAN 336 , MUS 336 and THE 336 .Graded ABCDE.
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EDE 341 - Physical Education and Health for K-8 Classroom Teachers
Admission to Education program or by consent of instructor. (3).
Discussions, interactive activities, and lesson planning for K-8 health education and physical education. Focus on strategies to enable students development of knowledge, skills and behaviors that contribute to lifelong health and active, healthy lifestyles. Meets Michigan Certification Standards for Elementary Teachers in the areas of Health Education (1.6) and Physical Education (1.7). Graded ABCDE.
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EDE 342 - Methods and Materials
Admission to phase III of a TCP Program or consent of instructor. (3).
Application of skills and information learned in studio classes to teaching. Development of sequential art curriculum for elementary, middle, and secondary teaching, production of instructional resource files, assessment of artwork; current issues in art education. Clinical experiences in elementary, middle, and secondary classrooms. Also listed as ART 300 .Graded ABCDE.
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EDE 343 - Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary and Middle Grades
Admission to Education program. (3).
Objectives, materials, organization and content for instruction in the social studies in the elementary and middle school grades. Adaptation to special school conditions; contributions of research. Graded ABCDE.
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EDE 344 - Teaching Science in the Elementary and Middle School
Admission to Education program. (3).
Designed to help the teacher candidate develop competence, confidence, and enthusiasm for teaching science. Reflection on previous science learning experiences; observation and development of teacher practice strategies for effective teaching; experiences with content and materials for modern elementary and middle school science programs. Some course sessions held in elementary and middle schools. Graded ABCDE.
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EDE 346 - Teaching General Music, Grades K-8
MUS 130 , MUS 252 and MUS 261 . (3).
Development of essential competencies for teaching elements of music, musical literacy, movement to music, listening activities, and works appropriate for grades K-8. Discussion of current methodologies. Observation by students in various school music situations. Also listed as MUS 381 .Graded ABCDE.
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EDE 360 - Elementary Teaching Field Experience/Seminar
Prior admission to teacher education program; at least junior standing. (3).
Field placement in elementary school, accompanied by a seminar designed as an introduction to the elementary teaching profession. Students learn about teaching by participating in a public classroom under the guidance of a mentor to describe and analyze the role of the elementary classroom teacher in teaching and learning. Graded Pass/Fail.
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EDE 361 - Fieldwork in School and Youth-Work Settings
Consent of instructor. (1-9).
Field assignments to fit student needs and interests; supervised by agency and University personnel. Periodic conferences and written work. May be reelected to a total of nine credits. Graded ABCDE/Y.
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EDE 380 - Place-Based Study Abroad
(3).
Also listed as Students engage in concrete place-based field experiences of investigation and study of a community, in preparation for teaching in the early childhood or elementary setting, where firsthand knowledge of a community is crucial to guiding children’s exploration and learning.Graded ABCN/Y
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EDE 401 - Sociology of Education
SOC 100 , senior standing; or consent of instructor. (3).
Critical examination of schools and schooling in American society. Contemporary relationship of education to political, economic, and social structures of society. Alternative perspectives on education. Also listed as SOC 452 .Graded ABCDE. Offered infrequently.
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EDE 402 - Schools and Communities
At least junior standing. (3).
The role of schools in building community. Emphasis on interplay between schools and community agencies in provision of educational and social services to youth, parents, and community members. Concrete programs and policies for connecting schools and communities. Also listed as PUB 482 and SWR 402 .Graded ABCDE. Offered infrequently.
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EDE 432 - Multicultural Education: Concepts and Strategies
At least junior standing. (3).
Designed to prepare certified and pre-certified teachers in multicultural education. Emphasis on design, development, and practical implementation of teaching strategies, theoretical constructs, and curriculum. Also listed as PUB 438 .Graded ABCDE. Offered infrequently.
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EDE 433 - Girls, Culture and Education
At least junior standing. (3).
Interdisciplinary introduction to empirical research and critical inquiry on the education of girls in the U.S. Study of contemporary educational thought on the gendered social and cultural context of schooling. Also listed as WGS 440 .Graded ABCDE. Offered infrequently.
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EDE 440 - Classroom Management
At least junior standing. (3).
Theory and practice. Mastery of fundamentals of classroom discipline and management. Emphasis on low profile techniques to focus student attention on lesson content. Graded ABCDN.
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EDE 441 - Assessment in Education
Admission to the Elementary Education program or consent of instructor. (3).
Theoretical and practical study of assessment in various educational contexts; emphasis on techniques of assessment as a part of on-going instruction in the classroom. Graded ABCDE. Offered infrequently.
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EDE 460 - Elementary Education Internship
(3). CAP
Concentrated immersion in an elementary classroom through field placement (72 hours) under supervision of a mentor teacher and a university faculty member, accompanied by a weekly seminar. Teacher candidates gain knowledge and experience in the field and reflect upon assessment, lesson planning, classroom management, student guidance practices, and professional dispositions. Graded Pass/Fail.
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EDE 461 - International & Global Perspectives in Education
Consent of instructor; at least sophomore standing. (1-6).
May be reelected to a total of six credits. Graded ABCDN.
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EDE 468 - Student Teaching Elementary-International
Consent of instructor; concurrent election of EDE 469 . (1-5) CAP.
Full-time teaching in a classroom outside the U.S. to fulfill part of the 14-week student teaching requirement as described for EDE 469 . Graded ABCDE.
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EDE 469 - Student Teaching in the Elementary School
Admission to elementary teacher education program, concurrent election of EDE 499 , consent of instructor. Open only to students with 110 or more credits and passing scores on all areas of required state mandated tests, who have applied to student teach and are determined eligible. (3-10) CAP
Full-time teaching internship in a classroom for 14 weeks under the joint supervision of University and K-12 personnel. Additional clinical experiences and independent study may be required on an individual basis where deemed necessary by University and/or school personnel. Graded Pass/Fail.
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EDE 470 - Honors Research Methods
Open only to Honors Program students in elementary education. (1).
Individual tutorial course to help the student design, conduct, and analyze educational research appropriate to the honors thesis. Graded ABCN.
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EDE 480 - Independent Study in Elementary Education
Consent of instructor. (1-3).
Research, readings, or special projects tailored to academic needs and interests of the student. May be reelected to a total of four credits. Graded ABCDE/Y.
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EDE 485 - Special Topics in Elementary Education
(1-6) CAP.
Focus on various topics, including intensive study of specific areas related to elementary education. May follow a non-traditional university calendar schedule and may be delivered in non-traditional formats. The title for each section varies, based on the topic of study. May be reelected to a total of 6 credits when topics vary. Graded ABCDE.
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EDE 488 - Honors Thesis I
EDE 470 . Open only to Honors Program students in elementary education. (4).
Credit and grade for EDE 488 is not awarded until successful completion of EDE 489 . Graded ABCDE/Y.
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EDE 489 - Honors Thesis II
Prior or concurrent election of EDE 488 . Open only to Honors Program students in elementary education. (4).
Graded ABCDE/Y.
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EDE 499 - Elementary Student Teaching Seminar
Concurrent election of EDE 469 or SEC 469 (2).
Seminar for student teachers, designed to aid conceptualization and practice of the teaching/learning process. Topics include classroom management, instruction planning and assessment, education resources and technology, certification, professional organizations. Teacher candidates participate in group discussion, design projects and activities, and reflect on and share their student teaching experiences. Graded Pass/Fail.
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EDE 500 - Contemporary Issues in Learning and Teaching
Graduate standing. (3).
Critical examination of issues of learning, instruction, motivation, assessment, and student diversity pertinent to K-12 educational contexts. Topics investigated from cognitive-developmental, cognitive science, social constructivist, and motivational perspectives. Specific emphasis on facilitating the application of psychological research to problems of practice at classroom and school levels. Offered infrequently. Graded ABCDE.
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EDE 501 - Sociology of Education
Graduate standing; SOC 100 or consent of instructor. (3).
Critical examination of schools and schooling in American society. Contemporary relationship of education to political, economic and social structures of society. Alternative perspectives on education. Not open to students with credit for EDE 401 or SOC 452 . Also listed as SOC 569 .Graded ABCDE. Offered infrequently.
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EDE 502 - Schools and Communities
Graduate standing. (3).
The role of schools in building community. Emphasis on interplay between schools and community agencies in provision of educational and social services to youth, parents, and community members. Concrete programs and policies for connecting schools and communities. Not open to students with credit for EDE 402 /SWR 402 or PUB 482 . Also listed as PUB 582 and SWR 502 .Graded ABCDE.
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EDE 503 - History of American Urban Schooling
Graduate standing. (3).
Investigation of the development and expansion of urban schooling in the U.S. From the mid-19th century to the present. Special emphasis on organization and administration of schools in central cities. Graded ABCDE. Offered infrequently.
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EDE 504 - Learning in the 21st Century
Graduate standing. (3).
Examination of learning and teaching, both in and out of school, from social, historical, philosophical, psychological and physiological perspectives. Focus on exploration of a range of research on learning and implications for educational practice. Students have opportunities to focus on areas of interest in preparation for their own projects and research work in subsequent courses. Graded ABCDE/Y.
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EDE 510 - Child Development and Learning for Elementary Teachers
Graduate standing. (3).
Exploration of child development and learning, focused on issues related to K-8 settings. Includes human growth and development, diversity, and motivation, as applied to learning and teaching. Graded ABCDE. Offered infrequently.
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EDE 520 - Beginning Teacher Seminar
Graduate standing; consent of instructor. (3).
The Beginning Teacher Seminar focuses on the components of professional practice. Students explore issues that impact the effectiveness of the learning environment. Graded ABCDE/Y.
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EDE 521 - Structuring the Classroom for Success
Graduate standing. (3).
Developing upon a foundation based on the articulation of students’ personal teaching philosophies, exploration and critique of methods for providing classroom environments that enable learning while emphasizing affective development. Graded ABCDE. Offered infrequently.
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EDE 522 - Educational Equality
Graduate standing. (3).
Intensive investigation of the interplay among the issues of race, class, and gender as they exist in schools today. Additional emphasis on critique of approaches aimed at the alleviation of problems associated with these themes. Graded ABCDE. Offered infrequently.
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EDE 525 - Equality and Excellence
Graduate standing. (3).
Investigation of the historical and contemporary competition between equity and excellence in the schools. Focus on the issues and values related to these movements and their effect on urban schools and diverse student populations. Graded ABCDE. Offered infrequently.
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EDE 530 - Students in Urban Schools
Graduate standing. (3).
Seminar with rotating topics. Focus on problems encountered by students, and current views on solutions. Among the issues to be covered: marginality, substance abuse, delinquency, violence. Graded ABCDE. Offered infrequently.
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EDE 531 - Seminar in Urban Education
Graduate standing. (3).
In-depth study of particular issues related to urban education; topics to vary semester to semester. Among the topics to be included: school restructuring, school-community relations. Graded ABCDE.
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EDE 532 - Multicultural Education: Concepts and Strategies
Graduate standing. (3).
Designed to prepare certified and pre-certified teachers in multicultural education. Emphasis on design, development, and practical implementation of teaching strategies, theoretical constructs, and curriculum. Not open to students with credit for EDE 432 or PUB 438 . Also listed as PUB 538 .Graded ABCDE. Offered infrequently.
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EDE 533 - Girls, Culture and Education
Graduate standing. (3).
Interdisciplinary introduction to empirical research and critical inquiry on the education of girls in the U.S. Study of contemporary educational thought on the gendered social and cultural context of schooling. Not open to students with credit for EDE 433 or WGS 440 . Also listed as WGS 540 .Graded ABCDE. Offered infrequently.
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EDE 540 - Classroom Management
Graduate standing. (3).
Theory and practice. Mastery of fundamentals of classroom discipline and management. Emphasis on low profile techniques to focus student attention on lesson content. Not open to students with credit for EDE 440 . Graded ABCDE.
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EDE 542 - Seminar in Mathematics Teaching
Graduate standing. (3).
Current conceptions and new directions in mathematics, along with attention to issues of diversity. Graded ABCDE.
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EDE 543 - Seminar in Social Studies Teaching
Graduate standing. (3).
Current conceptions and new directions in social sciences, along with attention to issues of diversity. Not open to students with credit for EDE 343 . Graded ABCDE.
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EDE 544 - Seminar in Science Teaching
Graduate standing. (3).
Current conceptions and new directions in science, along with attention to issues of diversity. Graded ABCDE.
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EDE 545 - Instructional Issues in Multicultural Education
Graduate standing; EDE 432 or EDE 532 . (3).
Exploration of issues and concepts of multicultural education. Special emphasis on problems and prospects of teaching to diverse groups and accounting for diverse learners from a variety of perspectives. Graded ABCDE. Offered infrequently.
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EDE 560 - Field Practicum and Seminar
Admission to the MA in Education program; passing score on MTTC Basic Skills exam; graduate standing. (3).
Field placement in elementary school, accompanied by seminar designed as introduction to teaching profession. Students learn about teaching by participating in a public school classroom under the guidance of a mentor/teacher. Emphasis on use of critical thinking, reflection, and clinical observation to describe and analyze the role of classroom teachers in teaching and learning. Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory.
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EDE 561 - International and Global Perspectives in Education
Graduate standing, PSY 100 , consent of instructor. (3).
Graded ABCDE. Offered infrequently.
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EDE 580 - Independent Study in Elementary Education
Graduate standing, consent of instructor. (1-3).
Research, readings, or special projects tailored to academic needs and interests of the student, on a topic related to elementary education. Students should consult with advisor about applying credits to an MA in Education specialization. May be reelected to a total of 4 credits. Graded ABCDE/Y.
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EDE 585 - Special Topics in Elementary Education
Graduate standing. (1-6).
Focus on various topics, including intensive study of specific areas related to elementary education. May follow a nontraditional university calendar schedule and may be delivered in non-traditional formats. Section titles vary based on topic of study. Students should consult with advisor about applying credits to an MA in Education specialization. May be reelected to a total of six credits when topics vary. Graded ABCDE.
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EDE 587 - Special Topics for Professional Development
Graduate standing. (1-6).
Relevant professional development for K-12 professionals. Section titles vary based on topic of study. Students should consult with advisor about applying credits to an MA in Education specialization. May be reelected to a total of six credits when topics vary. Graded ABCDE.
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EDE 601 - Contemporary Issues in Educational Policy in a Pluralistic Society
Graduate standing. (3).
Inquiry into historical, philosophical, and social forces that impinge upon contemporary educational policy. Topics include relationships between education and issues of gender, race and class, school reform, and other factors which influence educational thought and practice. Analysis of conflicting points of view emphasized in interpretation of current educational issues and problems. Graded ABCDE.
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EDE 602 - Historical and Current Perspectives of Teaching and School Structure
Admission to Vocational-Teacher Cadet Program. (2).
Review of the development of education in America; structure, funding and governance of public education; current trends and issues facing education, including recruitment of future teachers, certification processes, and employment and teaching in diverse settings. Graded ABCDE. Offered infrequently.
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EDE 625 - Using Technology to Investigate Mathematics
Graduate standing. (3).
Exploration, investigation, application, and evaluation of the use of current technological tools in teaching middle and high school mathematics. Students will focus on innovative uses of technology to support new ways of thinking and learning, with attention to topics such as arithmetic, geometry, algebra and statistics. Graded ABCDE. Offered infrequently.
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EDE 669 - Student Teaching in Elementary School
Admission to the Master of Arts in Education program; passing score on MTTC Basic Skills exam; no less than a B(4.0) in the following courses:
EDE 510 , EDE 542 , EDE 543 , EDE 544 , EDE 560 , EDE 601 , EDN 510 , EDR 543 , EDR 544 , EDT 501 ; overall GPA of at least 5.0; GPA of at least 2.75 (on a 4.0 undergraduate scale) in major and minor subject areas; concurrent election of EDE 699 . (6).
Full-time teaching internship in a classroom for 14 weeks under the joint supervision of University and school personnel. Designed to develop the special knowledge and skills required of teachers through supervised full-time participation in classroom work. Weekly seminar provides opportunity for discussion and evaluation of the student teaching experience. Additional clinical experiences and independent study may be required on an individual basis where deemed necessary by University and school personnel. Students should keep other course elections to a minimum during the semester of student teaching. Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory.
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EDE 670 - Research Seminar
Graduate standing; a course from specialization strand. (3).
Seminar providing support for professional development and evaluation and execution of research. Graded ABCDE.
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EDE 698 - Master’s Project
Graduate standing; at least 24 credit hours in specialization. (3).
Research, conducted under the supervision of a member of the graduate education faculty, that investigates an issue, problem, or approach in the student’s field of study. May be reelected to a total of three credits. Graded ABCDE/Y.
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EDE 699 - Student Teaching Seminar
Admission to the Master of Arts in Education program; concurrent election of EDE 669 . (2).
Group discussions, projects, and activities designed by students in student teaching to aid in looking beyond the details of the student teaching experience and in conceptualizing the teaching and learning process. Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory.
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EDL 410 - Leadership Theory and Practice
At least junior standing. (3).
Theory and practice of supervision and management functions in public administration; attention to private sector management practices. Traditional and innovative group leadership and motivation techniques. Relationships with superiors, subordinates, peers, clients, customers. Computer-assisted and group practice of skills which induce rather than coerce productivity, including conflict resolution and negotiation. Highly clinical. Not open to students with credit for EDE 440 . Also listed as PUB 450 .Graded ABCDE. Offered infrequently.
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EDL 510 - Leadership Theory and Practice
Graduate standing. (1-3).
Theory and practice related to supervision and management functions in public administration; attention to private sector management practices. Traditional and innovative group leadership and motivational techniques. Relationships with superiors, subordinates, peers, clients, customers. Computer-assisted and group practice of skills which induce rather than coerce productivity, including skills of conflict resolution and negotiation. Highly clinical. Not open to students with credit for EDE 440 or EDL 410 or PUB 450 . May be reelected to a total of three credits. Also listed as PUB 550 .Graded ABCDE.
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EDL 520 - Introduction to School Law
Graduate standing. (3).
Administrative, judicial and statutory factors related to educational institutions. Legal aspects of evaluating staff personnel and students; court decisions regarding teacher academic freedom and student rights; legal issues of race, religion, liability, tort and contracts. Also listed as PUB 563 .Graded ABCDE.
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EDL 525 - School Finance and Business Administration
Graduate standing. (3).
Principles and issues of public school finance: theory, revenues, expenditures, federal/local finance issues. Overview of principles and practices governing management of business affairs in educational institutions, including accounting, auditing, reporting, and applications of electronic data processing as a management tool. Also listed as PUB 564 .Graded ABCDE.
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EDL 529 - Curriculum Development
Graduate standing. (3).
Assessment and understanding of principles involved in curriculum development and design; practices and skills necessary in organization and implementation of scope and sequence curriculum planning. Internal and external influences impacting curriculum development. Also listed as PUB 566 .Graded ABCDE.
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EDL 540 - Instructional Practice and Evaluation
Graduate standing. (3).
Contemporary theories of instruction and evaluation with their application to classroom practice. Emphasis on the building and central office administrator as an instructional leader. Also listed as PUB 568 .Graded ABCDE.
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EDL 545 - Grantwriting and Administration
Graduate standing. (3).
Comprehensive approach to grantwriting and administration in public agencies and non-profit organizations, with emphasis on elements and characteristics of effective proposals and proven, practical techniques for their development. Students prepare a grant proposal addressing a need in the organization in which they are currently employed. Offered online. Also listed as PUB 594 .Graded ABCDE.
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EDL 580 - Independent Study in Educational Leadership
Graduate standing, consent of instructor and advisor. (1-3).
Research, readings or special projects tailored to academic needs and interests of the student in a topic related to educational leadership. Students should consult with advisor about applying credits to an MA in Education specialization. May be reelected to a total of four credits. Graded ABCDE.
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EDL 585 - Special Topics in Educational Leadership
Graduate standing. (1-6).
Focus on various topics, including intensive study of specific areas related to educational leadership. May follow a nontraditional university calendar schedule and may be delivered in non-traditional formats. Section titles vary based on topic of study. Students should consult with advisor about applying credits to an MA in Education specialization. May be reelected to a total of six credits when topics vary. Graded ABCDE.
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EDL 660 - Clinical Practice in School Administration
Graduate standing, completion of at least 12 hours in the program. (3).
School-based experience designed to expand candidate’s awareness of nature and demands of school administration and to apply administrative theories, concepts and best practices under the mentorship of a veteran cooperating administrator and a university supervisor. Offered on line using computer-mediated technology to link faculty, administrators and candidates at various sites across the region for communication, instruction and networking activities. Also listed as PUB 592 .Graded ABCDE.
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EDL 670 - Applied Research Methods for Administrators
Graduate standing. (3).
Introduction to the principles and practices of applied research for administrators. Topical coverage of both qualitative and quantitative data and analytic methods. Also listed as PUB 585 .Graded ABCDE.
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EDL 700 - Contemporary Leadership Issues in Education
Admission to Ed. Specialist program, concurrent election of EDL 701 . (3).
Critical examination of multiple and at times conflicting contemporary issues in education. Topics are current and may include: finance and constrained resources, multicultural and international issues, technology planning, and serving diverse student populations. Graded ABCDE.
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EDL 701 - Survey of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
Admission to Ed. Specialist program, concurrent election of EDL 700 . (3).
Analysis of the interaction between curriculum standards, instructional practices, and assessment tools. Focus on appropriate utilization of national, state, and local assessments to impact district and building level curriculum decisions and adoption of effective instructional approaches in divers classrooms; dynamics of instructional design; purposes of assessment; practical application to local district issues. Graded ABCDE.
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EDL 702 - Survey of School Reform
EDL 700 , EDL 701 ; concurrent election of EDL 703 . (3).
Examination of relationships between educational policy and practice as prescribed by state and federal policies and programs on one hand, and teachers’ classroom work on the other. Focus on recent state and national school reforms that propose to dramatically improve the intellectual quality of teaching and learning. Graded ABCDE.
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EDL 703 - Survey of Advanced Leadership
EDL 700 , EDL 701 ; concurrent election of EDL 702 . (3).
Survey of leadership ideas, values and cultures and contemporary issues affecting society and education in particular. Enhances students’ knowledge of multiculturalism, racial, ethnic and gender diversity, and disability issues; addresses school-community relations issues, principles, and recommended practices for dealing with the publics with whom school leaders generally interact. Graded ABCDE.
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EDL 740 - Curriculum Design
EDL 702 , EDL 703 . (3).
Study of the development of a comprehensive school curriculum at elementary, middle and high school levels. Focus on current curriculum trends in major academic disciplines. Curriculum design processes; implementation issues; provisions for monitoring effectiveness and congruence with school and district goals; implementation of change in educational settings; the role of stakeholders in curriculum design and instructional materials selection. Graded ABCDE.
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EDL 741 - Instructional Approaches
EDL 702 , EDL 703 , EDL 740 . (3).
Overview of the rich variety of instructional techniques and practices in major curriculum disciplines in the P-12 school district. Analysis of research data supporting such practices; identification of implementation issues; implications of technology on instructional effectiveness and efficiency. Implementation of learning theory; effective implementation strategies. Graded ABCDE.
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EDL 742 - Program Evaluation
EDL 740 , EDL 741 ; concurrent election of EDL 761 . (3).
Systemic approaches to program evaluation in the P-12 school district. Consideration of the roles of various stakeholders in the evaluation process, and effective utilization of data collected. Introduction to quantitative and qualitative research techniques. Development of realistic program evaluation plan suitable for adoption in a local district. Graded ABCDE.
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EDL 750 - Topics in School Law
EDL 702 , EDL 703 . (3).
Exploration of legal issues related to school leadership, aimed to ground the practice of school leaders in the legal requirements surrounding contemporary issues such as discipline, special education, hiring practices, free speech, and labor law. Graded ABCDE.
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EDL 751 - Topics in School Finance, Budgeting, and Facilities Management
EDL 702 , EDL 703 , EDL 750 . (3).
Examination of the role of the educational leader in the ethical management of resources, including finance and facilities management. Specific attention devoted to development of a performance-based budgeting system, understanding implications of accounting practices, and practical application of budgeting and accounting principles as they apply to schools. Graded ABCDE.
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EDL 752 - Advanced Supervision
EDL 750 , EDL 751 ; concurrent election of EDL 761 . (3).
Exploration of processes involved in teacher evaluation and retention through examination of academic literature. Issues involved with teacher and administrator evaluation and effectiveness; remediation strategies. Graded ABCDE.
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