Review of significant laws governing schools and applicable standards of professional ethics. Students study and discuss the most significant federal and state laws governing schools, students, and educators, applicable standards of professional ethics, and learn essential law-related research skills.

Review of significant laws governing schools and applicable standards of professional ethics. Students study and discuss the most significant federal and state laws governing schools, students, and educators, applicable standards of professional ethics, and learn essential law-related research skills.

Research while enrolled for a master's degree under the direction of faculty members.

Research while enrolled for a master's degree under the direction of faculty members.

Advanced supervised experience in an applied setting. This course may not be used to satisfy a student's approved program of study.

The basic concepts of supervision, its contribution to the total school program, and means of improving instruction through supervision.

The basic concepts of supervision, its contribution to the total school program, and means of improving instruction through supervision.

Theories, models, and research focusing on the development of a reflective-critical understanding of school leadership.

Theories, models, and research focusing on the development of a reflective-critical understanding of school leadership.

Legal principles applied to educational institutions, including federal and state constitutional provisions, legislation, administrative regulations, and case law.

Legal principles applied to educational institutions, including federal and state constitutional provisions, legislation, administrative regulations, and case law.

Principles, policies, and procedures that define employer- employee relationships in schools and school districts, including employee development. General concepts of human resource management are emphasized.