May 04, 2024  
2021-2022 Graduate Catalogue 
    
2021-2022 Graduate Catalogue Archived Catalogue

– Course Descriptions


 

Educational Leadership

  
  • EDL 569 - Internship: Pre-Leadership Applications


    Course Description: This course is designed to provide the administrative intern with experience in one (or two) different level(s) (elementary, middle or high school) other than the EDL 570 - 571 placement. This course serves as an applications-based opportunity to engage in clinical observations under the in-the-field guidance of the school principal and university supervisor. This course is required for all students not completing a split placement in 570 - 571.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Full-Time Enrollment Equivalent: Yes
    Additional Course Fees: Additional Fee - General Professional Internship Liability Insurance Additional Fee Amounts
    Course Attribute: None








    Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.


  
  • EDL 570 - Internship: Leadership Applications I


    Course Description: Field course work. MSA or MSAL program only. Required for all MSA members. Designed to provide opportunities to experiment in real world settings with ideas presented in other courses throughout the leadership program. Application and analysis of management practices occur under guidance of professionals.

    Credit Hours: 6

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: EDN 526 (may be taken concurrently) or EDL 526 (may be taken concurrently)
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: MSA or MSAL program students only
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Full-Time Enrollment Equivalent: Yes
    Additional Course Fees: Additional Fee - General Professional Internship Liability Insurance Additional Fee Amounts
    Course Attribute: None








    Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.


  
  • EDL 571 - Internship: Leadership Applications II


    Course Description: Field course work. MSA program members only. Designed to provide opportunities to experiment in real world settings with ideas presented in other courses throughout the leadership program. Application and analysis of management practices occur under guidance of professionals.

    Credit Hours: 6

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: EDN 571
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Full-Time Enrollment Equivalent: Yes
    Additional Course Fees: Additional Fee - General Professional Internship Liability Insurance Additional Fee Amounts
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EDL 572 - Reflective Leadership: Performance Assessment Capstone


    Course Description: Runs concurrently with EDL 571. Required for all MSA degree seeking students. This course provides students an opportunity to synthesize knowledge, skills and competencies developed in their program and to complete a portfolio of artifacts to meet program exit requirements for licensure recommendation.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: EDL 571
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








    Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.


  
  • EDL 574 - Social Action Research


    Course Description: Students will use the research, process of curriculum development, models of curriculum, alignment of curriculum, and instructional strategies studied in EDL 530 to develop and implement an action research project on curriculum and instruction in a PreK-12th grade classroom, school, or district setting.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: EDL 530 or EDN 530
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: MSA program students only. Prerequisite courses or permission of instructor.
    Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








    Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.


  
  • EDL 575 - Social Justice Issues in Curriculum and Instruction


    Course Description: This course facilitates understanding and analysis of contexts in which teaching, learning, schooling, and thinking about social justice have historically been located. Focuses on critical roles and responsibilities of educators as decision-makers in applying theoretical and practical knowledge, skills and dispositions to school curriculum, instruction and supervision. Open to all programs.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








    Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.


  
  • EDL 576 - Adult Learning Theories and Instructional Strategies


    Course Description: This course is an introduction to adult learning theory and principles.  Students will study human development, learning, theory, motivation, environmental and cultural influences, and moral development as it relates to adult learning.  Strategies for providing education and training to adults will be discussed and applied.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








    Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.


  
  • EDL 577 - Practicum in Evaluation


    Course Description: The practicum is designed to engage students in experiential evaluation practice. The course will consist of two components: an online seminar and supervised activities within an evaluation context. Students will gain real-world evaluation experience through engagement in components of an evaluation. This course is designed to be a an applied learning experience where students will perform evaluative tasks that will prepare them to be a member of an evaluation team.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3Repeat Limit: 1


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Full-Time Enrollment Equivalent: No
    Additional Course Fees: Additional Fee - General Professional Internship Liability Insurance https://uncw.edu/studentaccounts/courseattributefees.html


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  • EDL 578 - Theory and Practice in Learning-Centered Supervision


    Course Description: Develop an understanding of adult development theories and supervision models. Practical experience designed to extend students’ understanding and application of theory, concepts, and techniques of learning centered supervision.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: EDL 567 or EDN 567
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








    Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.


  
  • EDL 579 - Connecting Schools, Families, and Communities


    Course Description: This course will focus on collaborative processes for connecting partners in the education of students in K-12 programs. Effective programs currently being used will be studied. Students will engage in projects to develop strategies in local schools that support families and children.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








    Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.


  
  • EDL 580 - Fundamental Issues


    Course Description: This course is directly tied to the Master of School Administration thematic standards: (a) School Leader as Learner; (b) School Leader as Conceptualizer, Synthesizer, and Inventor; (c) School Leader as Planner, Operations Guide, Evaluator, and Communicator; (d) School Leader as Decision Maker, Problem-Solver and Assessor. This alignment aims to develop the capacities and habits of critical, systematic thought and analysis within a leader.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








    Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.


  
  • EDL 581 - Comparative Studies in International Leadership


    Course Description: This course is designed to provide school leaders interested in curriculum, instruction, and supervision an international perspective through conceptual and analytic tools necessary to challenge, inform, and lead classroom and school-wide improvement efforts. The course will examine principle issues of curriculum, instruction, and supervision comparatively with one other country being the point of comparison. Activities will include participation in discussions, readings, academic writing, and field-based analysis.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








    Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.


  
  • EDL 583 - Global Perspectives in Education


    Course Description: This course focuses on gaining an appreciation and embracing global forces in education as a way of building educators’ capacity to prepare Birth-16 students for life in the collaborative, global, innovation age.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: EDL 646
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








    Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.


  
  • EDL 585 - International Education Field Experience


    Course Description: This course is designed to accompany a faculty-led study abroad trip. The international field experience provides opportunities to learn about educational practices in another country, observe and interact with students, educators, and policy makers in multiple settings, and compare U.S. and international educational policy and practice. Readings and coursework appropriate to the country and experience will coordinate with the trip. Students will engage in pre-departure meetings, in-country seminars, and post-departure activities focused on specific course content, country-specific information, intercultural communication, and gaining an appreciation for the field of comparative education.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 6Repeat Limit: 1


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








    Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.


  
  • EDL 586 - Communication, Facilitation, and Cultural Competence in Evaluation


    Course Description: This course focuses on human relations and social interactions necessary for situational practice and evaluator effectiveness. Students will develop skills in communication, facilitation, conflict resolution, and cultural responsiveness to support professional and just evaluation practice, evaluation utilization, evaluation capacity building, and organizational learning.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Full-Time Enrollment Equivalent: No


    Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.


  
  • EDL 587 - Data Collection and Instrument Development


    Course Description: This course focuses on quantitative and qualitative data collection and instruments used in social science inquiry. Students will learn to determine appropriate data collection methods given inquiry purpose, questions, and context; develop instruments, protocols, and procedures; and practice ethical data collection.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3Repeat Limit: 1


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: EDL 687
    Full-Time Enrollment Equivalent: No


    Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.


  
  • EDL 588 - Data Analysis and Reporting I


    Course Description: This course focuses on quantitative and qualitative data management, analysis, and reporting. Students will develop skills in organizing and managing data; techniques and software programs for data analysis and visualization; and dissemination strategies to facilitate use of results.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3Repeat Limit: 1


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: EDL 688
    Full-Time Enrollment Equivalent: No


    Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.


  
  • EDL 589 - Data Analysis and Reporting II


    Course Description: This course focuses on advanced data analysis and reporting, and builds on Data Analysis and Reporting I. Students will develop more in-depth skills in organizing and managing data, including data cleaning; advanced qualitative and qualitative data analysis procedures; and advanced skills in data visualization, reporting, and dissemination.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3Repeat Limit: 1


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Full-Time Enrollment Equivalent: No


    Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.


  
  • EDL 590 - Curriculum Planning in Post-Secondary Education


    Course Description: This course covers concepts of planning curriculum and courses, establishing goals and outcomes, aligning outcomes with professional or disciplinary standards, prioritizing content, and planning for student engagement and active learning. Topics include syllabus construction, pace of instruction, amount of reading, formative and summative evaluation methods, and grading rubrics.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: EDL 690
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








    Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.


  
  • EDL 591 - Directed Independent Study


    Course Description: Intensive study of topic in the student’s area of specialization.

    Credit Hours: 1 To 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: 15 semester hours of graduate credit and permission of instructor.
    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 9


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








    Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.


  
  • EDL 592 - Instructional Delivery in Post-Secondary Education


    Course Description: Educational professionals will learn about course delivery (e.g., online learning, blended, face to face instruction, seminar style, and compressed learning). They will engage in discussion and make decisions about what to teach, how to teach, and how to ensure students are achieving important learning goals in a variety of contexts.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: EDL 692
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








    Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.


  
  • EDL 593 - Practicum in College Teaching


    Course Description: This course will help students develop knowledge and skills as teachers in an institution of higher learning (both community college and university) to meet the needs of a diverse student body. Students will gain teaching experience and document their professional growth through an apprenticeship with a faculty member that includes syllabus development, delivery of content, reflection and self-evaluation.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: EDL 693
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








    Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.


  
  • EDL 594 - Evaluation Theory, Practice, an Organizational Learning


    Course Description: This course focuses on evaluation theories and applications; evaluation standards, competencies, and guidelines for practice; and organizational learning. Students will become familiar with the evolution and underpinnings of the evaluation discipline, key evaluation scholars and scholarship, and current trends in evaluation practice.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3Repeat Limit: 1


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: EDL 694
    Full-Time Enrollment Equivalent: No


    Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.


  
  • EDL 595 - Special Topics in Educational Leadership


    Course Description: Seminars of varying duration and credit may be arranged for the study of special topics relevant to student needs not served by established graduate courses. A maximum of 12 semester hours may be counted toward degree requirements.

    Credit Hours: 1 TO 4

    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: RP Maximum Repeatable Hours: 12


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: EDL 695
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








    Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.


  
  • EDL 596 - Culminating Project I


    Course Description: Students develop a culminating project that demonstrates their engagement in an original line of inquiry. The culminating project provides students with an opportunity to develop a unique representation of what they have learned throughout their program while also producing a product that has the potential to enhance their professional profile. Topics covered include: topic selection and format, literature review, IRB proposal preparation, and committee selection.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Full-Time Enrollment Equivalent: Yes
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








    Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.


  
  • EDL 597 - Culminating Project II


    Course Description: Students complete a culminating project that represents their engagement in an original line of inquiry under the direction of a faculty member (Chair). The culminating project focus is identified and developed in EDL 596. Oral presentation and defense of project are required.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Full-Time Enrollment Equivalent: Yes
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








    Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.


  
  • EDL 598 - Thesis I


    Course Description: This course is designed to support CIS students in the development of the first three chapters of their theses.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: EDL 523
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: Prerequisite course and at least 18 additional hours towards completion of the master’s degree, and permission of instructor required. 
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Full-Time Enrollment Equivalent: Yes
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EDL 599 - Thesis II


    Course Description: Intensive study of topic selected by student and approval by thesis committee. This course will finalize a study started in EDL 596 to include a definition of problem, review of related literature, application of appropriate methodology, and interpretation of results and conclusions. Oral presentation, defense of thesis, and submission of thesis to the Graduate School required.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: EDL 596
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: Prerequisite course and at least 18 additional hours towards completion of the master’s degree, and permission of instructor required. 
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Full-Time Enrollment Equivalent: Yes
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EDL 600 - Continuous Enrollment in Education


    Course Description: This course is intended for degree or certificate seeking graduate students who have completed all course work required for their program, but have not finished exit requirement (comprehensive exam, oral and written exam, defense, etc.). Students may register for this course up to 3 times, beyond that, students should complete a form to request permission to extend continuous enrollment. A continuous enrollment form, which is located on the Graduate School website, must be completed to register for this course.

    Credit Hours: 0

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Repeat Limit: 2


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Full-Time Enrollment Equivalent: Yes
    Additional Course Fees: Continuous Enrollment Tuition Charge Additional Fee Amounts
    Course Attribute: None








    Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.


  
  • EDL 601 - Leadership Theory


    Course Description: This course provides an overview of multiple leadership theories and approaches in order for students to understand themselves as leaders and become aware of how leaders impact educational organizations. Students will compare and contrast leadership theories and models and apply them to a variety of contemporary contexts.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








    Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.


  
  • EDL 602 - Serving Urban and Rural Communities


    Course Description: Enrollment in this course is restricted to students accepted into the Doctorate in Educational Leadership Program. This course is designed to prepare educational leaders to successfully work in both urban and rural environments and to prepare for an reflect upon school-based and international internships.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








    Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.


  
  • EDL 603 - Doctoral Seminar


    Course Description: This course will provide information regarding the structure and format of several post-coursework stages of the doctoral program, including the comprehensive examination, the dissertation proposal, and the dissertation defense. Students will also have an opportunity to explore means of presenting and sharing their dissertation research (e.g., conferences and publications), The course is not intended to teach research methodologies, but rather to help students navigate their milestone and review the skills in producing original academic research.

    Credit Hours: 1 to 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








    Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.


  
  • EDL 604 - Politics, Policy, Government Regulation and Law


    Course Description: This course focuses on politics, policies, government regulations, and laws that are related to equity, reform efforts, and funding. The history, purpose, and goals of public education will be analyzed to gain insights into why and how laws, policies, and regulations are promulgated at the federal, state, and local levels.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








    Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.


  
  • EDL 605 - Social Foundations of Education


    Course Description: This course is designed to explore the social, historical, philosophical, and cultural foundations of United States public education. Students will examine past and contemporary school practices, educational policy and the relationship between policy, identity and practice.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








    Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.


  
  • EDL 606 - Technology Leadership for Systemic Improvement


    Course Description: This course will prepare educational leaders to develop a system-wide vision for educational technology, gain knowledge and skills needed to be data-driven educational leaders, and explore the potential of technological trends for public education.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








    Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.


  
  • EDL 607 - Generating, Managing, and Aligning Resources


    Course Description: Overviews strategies and management of both internal and external resources. Assists in understanding the development of grant proposals, levy and bond initiatives, financial management, human capital, budget processes, and compliance regulations. An emphasis on developing partnerships with businesses and other external stakeholders will be included.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








    Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.


  
  • EDL 608 - Prof Develop & Learning Leader


    Course Description: Designed for the graduate student with demonstrated leadership experience. This course builds a research-based foundation for exploring how to best work with adults, plan for their professional growth, establish learning communities, and evaluate professional development at both the school and district levels. 608 Doctoral level or 508 Master’s level with instructor permission. Summer elective.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 6


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: EDL 508
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








    Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.


  
  • EDL 609 - Leading Change in Educational Organizations


    Course Description: Provides students with the theory, knowledge and practices necessary to identify and understand the change processes involved in managing and sustaining organizations. Philosophical, ethical, social and economic issues impacting educational organizations will be identified for analysis and problem-solving.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








    Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.


  
  • EDL 610 - Ethical Leadership and Decision Making


    Course Description: Designed to promote students’ purposeful inquiry for knowledge to be used for making ethical decisions. Applies ethical decision making to case studies reflecting current issues.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








    Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.


  
  • EDL 611 - The Politics of Education: Historical Frameworks


    Course Description: This course examines how curriculum, objectives and program sequence are shaped as much by broad societal agendas as by professional expertise and practice. Focuses on analysis of interactions among school district, local community, state and federal systems and their impact on educational leadership.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








    Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.


  
  • EDL 612 - Leadership in Higher Education


    Course Description: This course provides an overview of higher education leadership theories, concepts, and common leadership education models. Students will critically engage scholarship of leadership, essential capabilities/competencies needed to be an effective leader, and pressing issues for current and future leaders in higher education needed to transform higher education.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Full-Time Enrollment Equivalent: No
    Additional Course Fees: None


    Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.


  
  • EDL 621 - Curriculum Leadership


    Course Description: Designed to build upon students’ prior experiences as teachers and curriculum specialists. School leaders will develop skills in analyzing system-wide curricular efforts; appraising curriculum, instruction and assessment models; and assessing approaches from a system-wide perspective and under the scrutiny of state and national accountability.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








    Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.


  
  • EDL 622 - Supervision Theories and Applications


    Course Description: Provide advanced level study about educational supervision models, structures, and practices within school buildings and in the larger school system context. The course will develop school leaders’ knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary in designing, implementing, and sustaining a standards-based and effective systemic model for personnel evaluation and supervision. The creation of cohesive and coherent networks and practices will be emphasized in the context of educational reform and the stimulation of professional development across educational roles and the career cycle.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EDL 623 - Accountability


    Course Description: This course is designed for school leaders to identify, analyze and explore educational accountability issues at the classroom, district, state, national and international levels relative to the mandate that all young people will meet high learning standards and to successfully compete in our global society.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EDL 624 - Accountability


    Course Description: This course focuses on board relations, assessment and program evaluation, accountability, exceptionalities, and equity issues. The fieldwork component will include spending time in the field conducting critical conversations with chief personnel as well as participating in various components of executive level leadership including but not limited to board meetings.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
     

     
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EDL 625 - Developing Curriculum for Equity


    Course Description: This course introduces doctoral students to progressive curriculum development, with a strong emphasis on developing curriculum that centers equity. Students will analyze the multiple dimensions of curriculum, assess the effect of systems of power on curriculum, and implement a culturally and socially appropriate curriculum for justice, compassion, agency, and sustainability.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EDL 626 - Executive Leadership


    Course Description: Executive level leadership focuses on the head of an organization. This course explores critical components of leadership, including vision and goal setting, effectively engaging stakeholders, building coalitions and partnerships, succession planning, and negotiating. These areas are especially complex when we dissect how gender, race, age, and preferences impact the process.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EDL 628 - Developing Leaders


    Course Description: Communication is an essential component of leadership. This course focuses on oral and written communication skills, social media, and public relations as a collaborative leader. This course will stress the skills needed to be an effective communicator as well as how to coach and mentor leaders to be leaders.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EDL 630 - Proseminar in Postsecondary Education I


    Course Description: This course covers the theoretical concepts and empirical findings that help to describe the college environment and explain its impact on students, faculty, and staff. The intent of the course is to familiarize students with today’s higher education settings and strategies for enhancing these environments to maximize student learning and development.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EDL 631 - Law & Policy in Higher Education


    Course Description: This course is an advanced study of law and policy and their relationship to higher education with a specific emphasis on analysis of the implications on the work of higher education leaders across institutional settings. It is designed to enable leaders to become knowledgeable, effective, and responsible participants within the political and policy arenas of higher education.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: EDL 555
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EDL 632 - Higher Education Finance


    Course Description: The course provides prospective college and university administrators with a theoretical and working knowledge of techniques, issues, policy, and practices as they are related to budget and finance in higher education. The course also covers the diversity and complexity of roles and responsibilities when managing human resources in higher education.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EDL 633 - Today’s College Student


    Course Description: This course helps higher education leaders to develop a clear understanding of the developmental issues facing students and the process by which development occurs. Extensive study of theories of social identity development and the application of principles of social justice in college settings will assist student affairs professionals in supporting diverse students.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EDL 634 - Proseminar in Postsecondary Education II


    Course Description: This course will require students to apply their knowledge of institutions and institutional stakeholders in American higher education across various institutional contexts and settings. The intent of the course is to provide students with an opportunity to practice the integration of concepts from across their coursework to today’s higher education settings.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: EDL 630
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EDL 635 - The Academic Profession


    Course Description: This course is an intensive examination of the student, faculty, and administrative cultures in higher education environments. Topics include the history and philosophy of college teaching, internal and external influences on instruction, faculty and students, and instructional models and methods.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EDL 637 - Organizational Strategy and Resource Management in Community Colleges


    Course Description: This course provides an introduction to organizational strategy and management, as well as effective resource management, for community college leaders. The guiding purpose of the course is to help community college leaders understand ways of making their institutions effective and efficient through research-based practices and policies.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: EDL 537
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EDL 638 - Teaching and Learning at Community Colleges


    Course Description: This course covers topics related to teaching and learning at community colleges in higher education, including GED, continuing education, degree completion, and adjunct instruction, among others. Students will also critically examine the relationship between student and stakeholder populations and academic programs offered at community colleges.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: EDL 538
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EDL 639 - Community College Leadership


    Course Description: This course addresses skills and dispositions needed for persons aspiring to community college leadership positions with a particular focus on state and local governance and ethical leadership.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: EDL 539
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EDL 640 - Special Topics in Research


    Course Description: Special topics in research will be offered each semester on a variety of topics to support students preparing for their dissertation. Topics will be based on specific topics in research methodology and descriptions will be included in the course title. Students may select up to three EDL 640 topics while earning their degree. Details about each special topic is available in the department office.

    Credit Hours: 1

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 2


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EDL 641 - Applied Research


    Course Description: This course provides knowledge and skills for conducting applied research in educational settings. Major themes include key concepts of educational research, conducting literature reviews, research design, ethical considerations in conducting research, instrument development and data collection, quantitative and qualitative data analysis, action planning, and writing and reporting research results.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EDL 642 - Program Evaluation


    Course Description: Provides knowledge and skills for conducting program evaluation. Components include evaluation theories and approaches for conducting evaluations; evaluation planning and implementation; tests and measurement; and guidelines for conducting program evaluations, including The Program Evaluation Standards and the American Evaluation Association’s Guiding Principles for Evaluators.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EDL 643 - Quantitative Inquiry


    Course Description: Provides knowledge and skills in applied statistics. Focus is for students to be able to appropriately approach statistical problems in their professional setting.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: EDL 641
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 6


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: EDL 543
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EDL 644 - Qualitative Inquiry


    Course Description: This course provides knowledge and skills in qualitative methods commonly used in educational settings. Major components of the course include qualitative theoretical/conceptual frameworks, research designs, instrument development and data collection procedures, data analysis and interpreting and reporting results.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: EDL 641
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 6


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: EDL 544
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EDL 645 - Learning-Centered Leadership


    Course Description: This course examines a foundational approach to coaching, mentoring, professional development, and leadership through a district and school leadership lens. Participants will be equipped to work with and empower educational stakeholders to enhance student learning.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EDL 646 - Global Perspectives and Comparative Education


    Course Description: This course focuses on gaining an appreciation of and embracing global forces in education as a way of building educators’ capacity to prepare students for life in the collaborative, global, innovation age. We use an international comparative lens to explore the methods, major concepts and current trends in comparative education.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: EDL 583
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: Additional Fee - General Professional Internship Liability Insurance Additional Fee Amounts
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EDL 647 - STEM Leadership in Schools and Districts


    Course Description: This course examines the area of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) as it relates to curriculum, instruction, and leadership in schools and districts. This leadership would involve knowledge of the curriculum, resource allocation, sustainability and dissemination.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EDL 648 - Curriculum Controversies and Political Contexts


    Course Description: This course takes an interdisciplinary approach to examining historical and contemporary controversies related to education in the United States. It assists students in identifying the power relations within these controversies and how they afford or inhibit educational access, innovation, and reform.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EDL 649 - LGBTQ Issues in Education


    Course Description: This course will introduce students to the struggles of LGBTQ population from the formal start of their civil rights fight in 1969 to the challenges they continue to face in today’s society and educational settings. This course will help all students develop a better understanding about what they can do to create a more positive and welcoming environment where they work.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: Grade restriction - minimum letter grade of C for this course.
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Full-Time Enrollment Equivalent: No


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  • EDL 650 - Foundations of Higher Education


    Course Description: This course examines the history, development, goals, functions, and administrative structures in a postsecondary educational context.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: EDL 550
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EDL 651 - Student Development Theory


    Course Description: This course covers the study of major theories and practices of learning, student development, and advising and counseling. Topics also include meeting the needs of diverse learners and supporting culturally diverse students in higher education settings.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: EDL 551
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EDL 652 - Critical Issues in Higher Education


    Course Description: This course is an examination of social, political, ethical, and economic issues that impact higher education. Perspectives will include political science, organizational theory, law, and other disciplines.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: EDL 552
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EDL 657 - Community College Administrators


    Course Description: An examination of current community college programs, students, organization, resources and issues that pertain to administration in the community college context.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: EDL 557
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EDL 658 - Campus Environments


    Course Description: This course explores the complexity of campus environments and cultures. We will examine foundational theoretical concepts used in the field to describe campus environments and cultures and review empirical findings that have demonstrated their effects on the experiences of students, staff, and faculty members. The course is intended to familiarize you with several different contemporary higher education environments and cultures as well as strategies for enhancing these environments and cultures to maximize student learning and development and staff/faculty satisfaction and behavior. We will pay particular attention to the effects of campus environments and cultures on marginalized (or targeted) groups.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: Grade restriction - minimum letter grade of C for this course.
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Full-Time Enrollment Equivalent: No


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  • EDL 659 - Practicum


    Course Description: This course will provide an opportunity for reflection on professional experiences and feedback on professional development from peers and course instructor. Reflection will be framed by the ACPA/NASPA Core Competencies for Higher Education Professionals.

    Credit Hours: 1 To 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: EDL 560
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EDL 660 - Leadership in Mathematics Education


    Course Description: Examines best practices in teaching of mathematics as it relates to curriculum, instruction, and assessment through the lens of district and school leadership. This leadership will involve an understanding of how students learn math with understanding, practices that support student conceptual understanding, and effective use of data to inform instruction.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 6


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EDL 661 - Education/Government Internship


    Course Description: This course is a focused intership for candidates who are placed in a school district (either urban or rural, pending prior experience) or other educational setting to intensively study educational innovation, leadership styles and data-driven decision-making.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: Additional Fee - General Professional Internship Liability Insurance Additional Fee Amounts
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EDL 662 - Curriculum and Instruction Internship


    Course Description: Students complete 100 hours of work in a field placement in a diverse rural, urban, or international setting different from their professional experience. Students intensively study, research, and explore curriculum leadership from diverse perspectives to raise critical consciousness of themselves and other educators.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: Additional Fee - General Professional Internship Liability Insurance Additional Fee Amounts
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EDL 663 - Business Internship


    Course Description: The internship is designed to provide first-hand experience in applying best business practices to the educational domain, including: 1) effective managerial and leadership principles, 2) strategic human resource management, and 3) innovative training and employee/customer education models.

    Credit Hours: 2

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: Additional Fee - General Professional Internship Liability Insurance Additional Fee Amounts
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EDL 664 - International Internship


    Course Description: Students travel, under the supervision of university faculty, to a country for a cultural experience and to explore the educational system in the country through university partnerships. Students complete approximately 100 hours in travel and cultural exploration.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EDL 665 - Curriculum Studies


    Course Description: This course is intended to convey the importance of examining curriculum through a broad lens that includes historical, philosophical, cultural and political influences. Multiple models of curriculum inquiry and development will be explored. Course participants will critically analyze the problematic character of curriculum knowledge and practice.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EDL 667 - Learning and Instruction


    Course Description: This course examines a foundational approach to learning and instruction to maximize student achievement. Instructional theories, models, applications, and innovative approaches will be examined in regards to teaching and learning.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EDL 668 - Innovations in Curriculum


    Course Description: This course is designed to develop capacity of educational leaders to engage others in and lead conversations and action around curricular reform.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 6


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EDL 669 - Leadership and Literacy


    Course Description: This course prepares leaders to critically examine programs, policies, theory, and research to promote effective literacy practices at the school and district level.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 6


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EDL 675 - Curriculum and Critical Consciousness


    Course Description: In this course, students will engage in developing dialectical conceptions of curriculum and critical consciousness as a means to challenge and disrupt traditional discourses of curriculum. A study of historical, moral, and cultural foundations of curriculum, as well as key sociological concepts and theories, will promote analysis, critique, and understanding of the relationship between curriculum, self, and society.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EDL 676 - Adult Learning Theories and Instructional Strategies


    Course Description: This course is an introduction to adult learning theory and principles. Students will study human development, learning theory, motivation, environmental and cultural influences, and moral development as it relates to adult learning. Strategies for providing education and training to adults will be discussed and applied.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: EDL 576
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EDL 677 - Transformative Praxis and Decolonizing Pedagogy


    Course Description: This course focuses on contemporary theories regarding colonization and decolonization emerging out of indigenous studies, critical ethnic studies, and post colonialism studies. Attention is paid to the relationship between race, colonialism, and education.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EDL 679 - Connecting Schools, Families, and Communities


    Course Description: This course will focus on collaborative processes for connecting partners in the education of students in PreK-12 and higher education programs. Effective programs currently being used will be studied. Students will engage in projects to develop strategies in local schools, districts, and higher education institutions that support families and children/students.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EDL 685 - International Education Field Experience


    Course Description: This course is designed to accompany a faculty-led study abroad trip. The international field experience provides opportunities to learn about educational practices in another country, observe and interact with students, educators, and policy makers in multiple settings, and compare U.S. and international educational policy and practice. Readings and coursework appropriate to the country and experience will coordinate with the trip. Students will engage in pre-departure meetings, in-country seminars, and post-departure activities focused on specific course content, country-specific information, intercultural communication, and gaining an appreciation for the field of comparative education.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 6Repeat Limit: 1


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EDL 686 - Communication, Facilitation, and Cultural Competence in Evaluation


    Course Description: This course focuses on human relations and social interactions necessary for situational practice and evaluator effectiveness. Students will develop skills in communication, facilitation, conflict resolution, and cultural responsiveness to support professional and just evaluation practice, evaluation utilization, evaluation capacity building, and organizational learning.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3Repeat Limit: 1


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Full-Time Enrollment Equivalent: No


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  • EDL 687 - Data Collection and Instrument Development


    Course Description: This course focuses on quantitative and qualitative data collection and instruments used in social science inquiry. Students will learn to determine appropriate data collection methods given inquiry purpose, questions, and context; develop instruments, protocols, and procedures; and practice ethical data collection.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3Repeat Limit: 1


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: EDL 587
    Full-Time Enrollment Equivalent: No


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  • EDL 688 - Data Analysis and Reporting I


    Course Description: This course focuses on quantitative and qualitative data management, analysis, and reporting. Students will develop skills in organizing and managing data; techniques and software programs for data analysis and visualization; and dissemination strategies to facilitate use of results.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3Repeat Limit: 1


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: EDL 588
    Full-Time Enrollment Equivalent: No


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  • EDL 689 - Data Analysis and Reporting II


    Course Description: This course focuses on advanced data analysis and reporting, and builds on Data Analysis and Reporting I. Students will develop more in-depth skills in organizing and managing data, including data cleaning; advanced qualitative and qualitative data analysis procedures; and advanced skills in data visualization, reporting, and dissemination.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3Repeat Limit: 1


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Full-Time Enrollment Equivalent: No


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  • EDL 690 - Curriculum Planning in Post-Secondary Education


    Course Description: This course covers concepts of planning curriculum and courses, establishing goals and outcomes, aligning outcomes with professional or disciplinary standards, prioritizing content, and planning for student engagement and active learning. Topics include syllabus construction, pace of instruction, amount of reading, formative and summative evaluation methods, and grading rubrics.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: EDL 590
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EDL 691 - Directed Independent Study


    Course Description: Involves intensive study of a topic in the student’s research area.

    Credit Hours: 1 To 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: Permission of Instructor.
    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 9


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EDL 692 - Instructional Delivery in Post-Secondary Education


    Course Description: Educational professionals will learn about course delivery (e.g., online learning, blended, face to face instruction, seminar style, and compressed learning). They will engage in discussion and make decisions about what to teach, how to teach, and how to ensure students are achieving important learning goals in a variety of contexts.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: EDL 592
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EDL 693 - Practicum in College Teaching


    Course Description: This course will help students develop knowledge and skills as teachers in an institution of higher learning (both community college and university) to meet the needs of a diverse student body. Students will gain teaching experience and document their professional growth through an apprenticeship with a faculty member that includes syllabus development, delivery of content, reflection and self-evaluation.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: EDL 593
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EDL 694 - Evaluation Theory, Practice, and Organizational Learning


    Course Description: This course focuses on evaluation theories and applications; evaluation standards, competencies, and guidelines for practice; and organizational learning. Students will become familiar with the evolution and underpinnings of the evaluation discipline, key evaluation scholars and scholarship, and current trends in evaluation practice.

    Credit Hours: 3

    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3Repeat Limit: 1


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: EDL 594
    Full-Time Enrollment Equivalent: No


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  • EDL 695 - Special Topics in Educational Leadership


    Course Description: Seminars of varying duration and credit may be arranged for the study of special topics relevant to student needs not served by established graduate courses. A maximum of 12 semester hours may be counted toward degree requirements.

    Credit Hours: 1 To 3*

    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: Permission of Program Coordinator.
    Course Repeatability: RP Maximum Repeatable Hours: 12


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: EDL 595
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EDL 698 - Research


    Course Description: Credit hours taken by students in pursuing their dissertation research. May be taken more than once for credit.

    Credit Hours: 1 To 6

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: Permission of Instructor.
    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 6


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Full-Time Enrollment Equivalent: Yes
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EDL 699 - Dissertation in Education


    Course Description: Credit hours taken by students to assist them in analyzing their research data and writing their dissertation. Upon successfully passing the comprehensive exam, students will take 3 credits of EDL 699 in the upcoming semester and 2 credits in the subsequent semester, for a total of 5 hours of EDL 699 dissertation credit.

    Credit Hours: 2 to 3

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Maximum Repeatable Hours: 5


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Full-Time Enrollment Equivalent: Yes
    Additional Course Fees: None
    Course Attribute: None








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  • EDL 700 - Continuous Enrollment in Education


    Course Description: This course is intended for degree or certificate seeking graduate students who have completed all course work required for their program, but have not finished exit requirement (comprehensive exam, oral and written exam, defense, etc.). Students may register for this course up to 3 times, beyond that, students should complete a form to request permission to extend continuous enrollment. A continuous enrollment form, which is located on the Graduate school website, must be completed to register for this course.

    Credit Hours: 0

    Corequisite Courses: None
    Prerequisite Courses: None
    Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
    Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated Repeat Limit: 2


    ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

    Equivalent Courses: None
    Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
    Full-Time Enrollment Equivalent: Yes
    Additional Course Fees: Continuous Enrollment Tuition Charge Additional Fee Amounts
    Course Attribute: None








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