EDUC-UL 5575      Internship In Administration
Applied experiences in a planned, supervised educational administration program. Seminar accompanies internship experiences. Prerequisite: Consent of advisor.
Credits: 3,16 hours
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EDUC-UL 5589      Special Topics In Educational Leadership
A course designed to deal with a topic which is not available in the regular course offerings. Topics, instructors, and prerequisites to be listed on the semester bulletin.
Credits: 1,6 hours
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EDUC-UL 5590      Seminar
Discussion and evaluation of literature in Education Administration. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Credits: 3 hours
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EDUC-UL 5598      Individual Studies
Review of the research and trends relative to selected problems in education. By prior arrangement with instructor.
Credits: 1,6 hours
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EDUC-UL 5601      Research In Education Administration: Qualitative Theory & Design
First of two courses in advanced qualitative research in higher education and educational administration. Focus is on the theory and design of qualitative work. Students will become familiar with the various ontological, epistemological, and methodological assumptions that guide research in the social sciences and be able to make informed choices about inquiry techniques for dissertation and future research.
Credits: 3 hours
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EDUC-UL 5602      Seminar In The History Of American Urban Education
A study of the historical development of American urban educational institutions and ideas and of how that development is embedded within the broader context of social, political, and economic change in the united States.
Credits: 3 hours
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EDUC-UL 5603      Research In Education Administration: Qualitative Data & Analysis
Second of two courses in advanced qualitative research in higher education and educational administration. Focus is on data collection and analysis in qualitative work. Students will become familiar with various data gathering techniques and devices for interpreting qualitative data and drawing meaningful conclusions. This information will guide students in dissertation and future research. Prerequisite: EDUC-UL 5601, or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3 hours
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EDUC-UL 5604      Introduction to Doctoral Study
This course is designed as an introductory course in the doctoral sequence for the EdD in Educational Administration with an emphasis in Higher Education. The course is designed to introduce students to the tasks and processes involved in the completion of the doctoral requirements. It is required for all entering doctoral students. Prerequisite: Admission to the doctoral program.
Credits: 3 hours
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EDUC-UL 5616      Analysis Of Educational Theory Formation
Study and application of criteria for evaluating the adequacy of educational theories and evaluating the relevance to theories of research studies.
Credits: 3 hours
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EDUC-UL 5626      Theory In Educational Administration
Leadership theories and research; bureaucracy and organizational processes; new directions in organizational analysis; sociological and psychological concepts in school administration. Prerequisites: EDUC-UL 501 or equivalent.
Credits: 3 hours
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EDUC-UL 5627      Advanced Educational Supervision
Principles and concepts of educational supervision and implementation. Prerequisite: EDUC-UL 5507 or equivalent.
Credits: 3 hours
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EDUC-UL 5628      The Superintendency
Analysis and overview of the nature, functions and activities of the public school superintendency including: historical and philosophical foundations; board-staff and other governing body relationships and functions; professional staff relations and management; public relations and communication; inter-governmental relations and responsibilities, and the functions of planning, direction and supervision of the instructional enterprise. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Credits: 3 hours
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EDUC-UL 5634      Faculty & Curricular Issues Higher Education
This course will explore different facets of college and university curricula. This course will include varying ways curriculum has been structured and the debates that have surrounded the structure and content. Faculty issues will be explored via the curriculum and will include a focus on workload policies and practices. Prerequisite: Admission to the doctoral program.
Credits: 3 hours
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EDUC-UL 5635      Topics In Higher Education
Organization of higher education, public and private financing; accreditation; academic freedom; policy development; community relations; curricular patterns, selected current issues. Prerequisite: EDUC-UL 5550 or equivalent.
Credits: 3 hours
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EDUC-UL 5636      Policy Issues in Higher Education
This course is intended for those whose roles as educational leaders requires them to participate in the analysis and development of policies associated with educational programs and practice. Students will be able to understand the characteristics of a well developed policy agenda, obstacles to policy implementation, and interpretations related to policy implementation. Concurrently, institutional, political, economic, social, and moral consequences of various policies will be explored. Prerequisite: Admission to the doctoral program.
Credits: 3 hours
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EDUC-UL 5640      Apprenticeship And Conference In College Training
Apprenticeship experience in preparing, conducting, and evaluating college teaching under the direction of and in conference with supervising professors. Some attention to student personnel and administration in higher education. By arrangement.
Credits: 2,5 hours
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EDUC-UL 5652      Financial Aspects Of Higher Education
This course is designed for graduate students with a basic understanding of the area of Higher Education Administration. The course examines basic concepts and principles of finance in higher education in the United States. Students are expected to: Develop an understanding of 1) the issues and fiscal problems of higher education, 2) the roles and responsibilities of financial officers in higher education, and 3) possible future trends in the financing of higher education. Prerequisites: Doctoral status.
Credits: 3 hours
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EDUC-UL 5655      Studies In Philosophy Of Education
Study of special topics in the philosophy of education. Prerequisite: EDUC-UL 5523, EDUC-UL 5526 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3 hours
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EDUC-UL 5660      Effective Practices II
This course builds on the general understanding of leadership and professional practices developed in Leadership in Education Effective Practices I. The course addresses key leadership challenges and decision making in today's complex work world. The course uses reading on selected issues, case discussions, and role plays to move beyond theory and understanding to application and effectiveness.
Credits: 3 hours
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EDUC-UL 5665      The Urban University
This course examines the development and unique aspects, characteristics and role of the urban university. In addition to an exploration of the historical relationship between urbanization in American society and university development and evolution, seminars will focus attention on undergraduate and graduate education, faculty development, community relations, and regional and economic development for urban institutions. Prerequisite: Doctoral status
Credits: 3 hours
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