Course Listing For Educational Leadership Courses

  • Key elements of the school social system are discussed in light of Issues including power, politics, communication, and leadership. This course provides a starting point for developing a plan to create vibrant, high functioning, student focused schools.

  • The role of a research in leadership and education is examined_ Fundamental research designs are examined and applied to research studies. The role of the teacher as a researcher is examined and applied. Research design and concepts are evaluated and applied in classroom settings.

  • Current development and cognitive theories are analyzed. Psychological principles of instruction are identified and applied to assessment, planning, and development of instruction. Critical motivational concepts and the psychology of individual differences are applied to instruction.

  • A focus on trends and issues in human resource management that challenge today's leaders in the field of education. Human Resource (HR) practices that impact the employment relationship are presented and implications of these practices in educational organizations are examined.