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CURRICULUM
All students in the Educational Leadership (EL) program must complete core courses (24 semester hours) and one (1) of three (3) specialization areas which are:
A specialization area is 12 semester hours of content specific course work. Included in the Ed.D. course of study for all EL students, regardless of their selected area of specialization, will be a supervised integrated internship (3 semester hours) in an educational setting that aligns with their area of specialization. Doctoral preliminary and comprehensive examinations will be taken and passed by the students. Advancement to candidacy for the degree occurs after the passing of comprehensives and research committee approval of the dissertation topic. Twelve (12) semester hours of credit are awarded for the satisfactory completion of the dissertation. Sixty credit hours are required for the degree and they can be earned within a three-year cohort sequence. The program will include the following elements:
ACOL 623 – Academic Leadership History of academic leadership, leadership styles, group dynamics, supervisory models and approaches, organizational decision processes within academic settings and multicultural perspectives will be emphasized. Attention will be given to accountability, administrative, finance, law, human resources, logistics, operations and management, marketing, strategic planning and public policy. ACOL 624 Fundraising, Lobbying, and Negotiating Skills Grant writing, development of political networks, advocacy strategies, practices for raising and allocating resources, elements of mediation and negotiation, and techniques for empowerment and caucusing are to be reviewed. A study of North American economics will be the foci of this course. ORLD 602 – Theories and Processes of Organizations The examination of theories, methods, and practices that influence organizations. Emphasis on organizational performance outcomes and how implementation impacts emerging global markets. Also explored will be the human, conceptual, and technical skills required of all policymakers working collaboratively within organizations to achieve individual, organizational, and societal goals. ORLD 603 – Politics, Organizations, and Leaders: Legal and Ethical Issues Impact of ethics, as well as, the responsible behavior of leaders in organizations. Policies, practices, and their legal implications; resource identification and the need for human services, along with the impact of technology on human rights will be explored. ORLD 611 - Quantitative Research Introduction to the field of quantitative research through the development of knowledge base and application of research skills and methodologies needed to select, read, and interpret relevant professional literature. Research reports emphasized. ORLD 612 – Statistical Applications and Interpretations Fundamentals of research and case study design, focusing on implementation strategies that address organizational policies and practice. A study in paradigm shifts and analysis of literature in the field of study. Cultural and technological influences, how public, private and corporate systems are altered by interpretative data. ORLD 613 – Statistics and Information Management The study and use of statistics in a diverse, global society and the effective use of derived information to provide for orderly transitions in institutional governance. (pre-requisite: ORLD 612) ORLD 617 – Personnel Development, Management, and Evaluation Leadership strategies required in recruitment, development, inservice, effective use of personnel staff and; evaluation techniques which will promote a highly motivated professional delivery system. GVOL 621 – Managing Public Financial Resources The role of leadership in fiscal policy development and management will be addressed. Public budgeting and related financial management processes at the international, national, state and local levels will be explored. Specific focus will vary according to the needs and interests of students. Finance, markets, and investments will be baseline program components. Specialization Area of Career and Technology Education
CTED 600 Career and
Technology Education Content, Methods and Strategies This course examines the philosophy, historical perspective, mission, vision, goals, content, methods, and instructional strategies in the areas of Career and Technology Education. National and state content standards are used to determine appropriate methods and strategies to design and deliver instruction. Instructional analysis, backward mapping, dimensions of learning and other techniques are used to design curriculum. Core technologies and content organizers for career clusters are analyzed. Unit plans using advanced instructional strategies are developed. Integrative instructional techniques for mathematics, science, English, social studies, and Career and Technology Education are explored to design meaningful instructional units. Student assessment techniques, such as rubrics and electronic portfolios, are also discussed in relationship to instructional design. CTED 602 Career and Technology Education Instructional Organization and Management Instructional organization and student, classroom and facilities management techniques are examined in this course. Topics such as meeting the needs of a diverse group of students, performance-based instruction, utilizing instructional technology, modular labs, discipline, teacher responsibilities and liability, and types of instructional management plans are covered. All aspects of facilities design of Career and Technology Education labs, work areas, and classrooms are covered. The organization and management of a safe work environment and the use of this environment to support and enhance instruction is emphasized. Total school environment and school climate are discussed in the context of delivering an integrative educational program to all students. Students learn how to individualize instruction, develop leadership in students, utilize instructional technology, develop and manage student leadership organizations, and serve as a facilitator of instruction and learning. Public relations, communication techniques, and recruitment strategies are also covered. CTED 615 Administration and Leadership This course examines the roles, responsibilities and qualifications of a variety of administration and leadership positions in education. Specific Career and Technology Education leadership positions at the school-level, central office or county level, state education department of education, college and university, and federal level are examined, in addition to other administrative positions at these levels. Practicing professionals in these positions are invited to present seminars on issues in their area. Facilitative leadership, instructional leadership, staff development, public relations, student and staff diversity, instructional technology, ethics, environmental climate, strategic planning, funding, and other administrative and leadership issues specific to Career and Technology Education are explored and researched. CTED 630 Special Problems in Career and Technology Education There are many problems and issues facing the Career and Technology Education field today. This action research-based course allows the student to identify a topic, issue or problem in their classroom, school, school system, or state and develop a solution or options to solve the issue or problem. The student uses research methods to review the literature, clearly define the problem, collect data, determine possible solutions, and make recommendations. A seminar structure allows the student to present the research paper through a PowerPoint presentation. Other present day issues facing Career and Technology Education are discussed with the group of students enrolled in this course. Other products may be developed as a result of this course, including curriculum, recruiting materials, instructional models, and position papers. Specialization in Guidance and CounselingEDGC 642 Advanced Group Processes The course focuses on the development of group process facilitation skills. Analysis, intervention, and sculpting of group dynamics will be explored. The opportunity to co-lead a group process lab may be offered. EDGC 644 Advanced Clinical Applications and Supervision Advanced techniques in counseling will be explored. Models of supervision will be studied. EDGC 646 Organization and Administration of Guidance Programs This course examines the evolution of content-based comprehensive guidance programs and why guidance programs are an integral part of the school curriculum. The course will also provide experience in developing and implementing a comprehensive program. EDGC 656 Seminar in Diversity In-depth study and discussion of diversity issues in counseling will be conducted in a seminar format. Topics will include bias awareness, race, ethnicity, gender, ability, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, etc. Specialization in Special EducationSPED 630 - Current Legal and Advocacy Issues in Special Education This course presents an in-depth study of legal issues derived from federal and state mandates in special education. It includes a review of administrative and judicial decisions, analysis of due process proceedings, and a study of current legal trends in the field. Prerequisite: Students must have taken SPED 600. SPED 638 - Current Trends in Special Education This course presents an in-depth analysis of selected topics in the field of education as they relate to the education of individuals with disabilities. Prerequisite: Students must have taken SPED 600. SPED 631 - Interagency Collaboration in Special Education This course presents an extensive overview of the collaborative efforts between public and private agencies involved in the delivery of services for individuals with disabilities. Local, state, and federal agencies will be included from the areas of social services, rehabilitation, health care, justice, housing, labor and employment, as well as education. The roles of the agencies and the nature of the collaboration will be explored. Prerequisite: Students must have taken SPED 600. SPED 655 - Seminar in Special Education Administration and Supervision This course presents an extensive overview of the nature and roles of the special education administrator and supervisor using a seminar format. Topics related to research-based best practices, policies, procedures and challenges in the field will be highlighted, using local, state/regional, and national leadership models. Prerequisite: Students must have taken SPED 600.
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