 | | Course ID: | EDAP 4170/6170. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Education Law and Professional Ethics | Course
Description: | 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. | | Athena Title: | Ed Law and Professional Ethics | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 4170E or EDAP 6170E | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 4170E/6170E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Education Law and Professional Ethics | Course
Description: | 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. | | Athena Title: | Ed Law and Professional Ethics | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 4170 or EDAP 6170 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 4960R. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 16 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Faculty-Mentored Undergraduate Research I | Course
Description: | Faculty-supervised independent or collaborative inquiry into
fundamental and applied problems within a discipline that
requires
students to gather, analyze, synthesize, and interpret data and
to
present results in writing and other relevant communication
formats. | | Athena Title: | Undergraduate Research I | | Nontraditional Format: | This course belongs to a progressive research course sequence
to
promote a student's increasing skill development and depth of
inquiry, as well as growing independent research capability.
This course requires the close supervision of a faculty member
as the student undertakes a systematic and in-depth inquiry
into
unknown, fundamental, and applied problems. In some cases, the
student will work collaboratively as part of a research team.
The student will have to apply understanding of the discipline
to identify or shape research questions and apply skills and
techniques learned to the research project. Students will
gather
data, synthesize relevant literature, analyze, and interpret
data. The student will present results in writing or through
participation in research-group or program meetings and
meetings
with their faculty mentor. The student will receive feedback
from the faculty mentor on their research progress and written
or oral presentation of results. A minimum of 45 hours of work
per credit hour per semester is required. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 4970R. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 8 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Faculty-Mentored Undergraduate Research II | Course
Description: | Faculty-supervised independent or collaborative inquiry into
fundamental and applied problems within a discipline that
requires
students to gather, analyze, synthesize, and interpret data and
to
present results in writing and other relevant communication
formats. | | Athena Title: | Undergraduate Research II | | Nontraditional Format: | These courses belong to a progressive research course sequence
to promote a student's increasing skill development and depth
of
inquiry, as well as growing independent research capability.
The
courses require the close supervision of a faculty member as
the
student undertakes a systematic and in-depth inquiry into
unknown, fundamental, and applied problems. In some cases, the
student will work collaboratively as part of a research team.
The student will have to apply understanding of the discipline
to identify or shape research questions and apply skills and
techniques learned to the research project. Students will
gather
data, synthesize relevant literature, analyze, and interpret
data. The student will present results in writing or through
participation in research-group or program meetings and
meetings
with their faculty mentor. The student will receive feedback
from the faculty mentor on their research progress and written
or oral presentation of results. A minimum of 45 hours of work
per credit hour per semester is required. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 4980R. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 8 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Faculty-Mentored Undergraduate Research III | Course
Description: | Faculty-supervised independent or collaborative inquiry into
fundamental and applied problems within a discipline that
requires
students to gather, analyze, synthesize, and interpret data and
to
present results in writing and other relevant communication
formats. | | Athena Title: | Undergraduate Research III | | Nontraditional Format: | These courses belong to a progressive research course sequence
to promote a student's increasing skill development and depth
of
inquiry, as well as growing independent research capability.
The
courses require the close supervision of a faculty member as
the
student undertakes a systematic and in-depth inquiry into
unknown, fundamental, and applied problems. In some cases, the
student will work collaboratively as part of a research team.
The student will have to apply understanding of the discipline
to identify or shape research questions and apply skills and
techniques learned to the research project. Students will
gather
data, synthesize relevant literature, analyze, and interpret
data. The student will present results in writing or through
participation in research-group or program meetings and
meetings
with their faculty mentor. The student will receive feedback
from the faculty mentor on their research progress and written
or oral presentation of results. A minimum of 45 hours of work
per credit hour per semester is required. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 4990R. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 8 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Undergraduate Research Thesis (or Final Project) | Course
Description: | Faculty-supervised independent or collaborative inquiry into
fundamental and applied problems within a discipline that
requires
students to gather, analyze, synthesize, and interpret data.
Students will write or produce a thesis or other professional
capstone product, such as a report or portfolio that describes
their systematic and in-depth inquiry. | | Athena Title: | Undergraduate Thesis | | Nontraditional Format: | This is a capstone course under the direct supervision of a
faculty member. This course may be the culmination of the
4960R-
4980R sequence. Students will write a thesis or other
professional capstone product, such as a report or portfolio,
that describes their systematic and in-depth inquiry into an
unknown, fundamental, or applied problem. The thesis or
capstone
product is written in close collaboration with the faculty
member and must be approved by that faculty member and/or the
department. The student will apply understanding of the
discipline to identify or shape the research question and
apply
skills and techniques learned to complete the research
project.
The student will have gathered data, synthesized relevant
literature and materials, analyzed, and interpreted data. The
student will demonstrate in writing the contribution of their
work to the discovery and interpretation of knowledge
significant to their field of study. The student will have
presented results in the form of a properly formatted,
professionally rigorous thesis document or other appropriate
professional capstone product and through the formal
presentation of the thesis or product to faculty and peers
during an approved event. The student will receive feedback
from
the faculty member on the overall execution of their thesis
project, the written thesis, and their presentation. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 7000. 1-9 hours. Repeatable for maximum 9 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Master's Research | Course
Description: | Research while enrolled for a master's degree under the direction of faculty members. | | Athena Title: | Master's Research | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 7000E | | Nontraditional Format: | Independent research under the direction of a faculty member. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 7000E. 1-9 hours. Repeatable for maximum 9 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Master's Research | Course
Description: | Research while enrolled for a master's degree under the
direction of faculty members. | | Athena Title: | Master's Research | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 7000 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 7005. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 45 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Graduate Student Seminar | Course
Description: | Advanced supervised experience in an applied setting. This course
may not be used to satisfy a student's approved program of study. | | Athena Title: | Graduate Student Seminar | | Nontraditional Format: | Seminar. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 7020. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Instructional Leadership for School Improvement | Course
Description: | The basic concepts of supervision, its contribution to the total school program, and means of improving instruction through supervision. | | Athena Title: | Inst Ldrshp Sch Imp | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 7020E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 7020E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Instructional Leadership for School Improvement | Course
Description: | The basic concepts of supervision, its contribution to the
total school program, and means of improving instruction
through supervision. | | Athena Title: | Inst Ldrshp Sch Imp | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 7020 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 7030E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Developing, Supporting, and Sustaining a Positive Learning Community | Course
Description: | Theories, models, and research focusing on the development of a
reflective-critical understanding of school leadership. | | Athena Title: | Dev Supp & Sust Pos Lrng Envt | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 7030 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 7030. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Developing, Supporting, and Sustaining a Positive Learning Community | Course
Description: | Theories, models, and research focusing on the development of a reflective-critical understanding of school leadership. | | Athena Title: | Dev Supp & Sust Pos Lrng Envt | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 7030E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 7040. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Educational Law and Ethical Leadership | Course
Description: | Legal principles applied to educational institutions, including federal and state constitutional provisions, legislation, administrative regulations, and case law. | | Athena Title: | Ed Law & Eth Ldrshp | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 7040E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 7040E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Educational Law and Ethical Leadership | Course
Description: | Legal principles applied to educational institutions, including
federal and state constitutional provisions, legislation,
administrative regulations, and case law. | | Athena Title: | Ed Law & Eth Ldrshp | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 7040 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 7050E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Talent Management for Continuous Improvement | Course
Description: | 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. | | Athena Title: | Tal Mngmt Cont Imp | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 7050 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 7050. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Talent Management for Continuous Improvement | Course
Description: | 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. | | Athena Title: | Tal Mngmt Cont Imp | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 7050E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 7060. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Policies, Systems, and Resources for Educational Enterprises | Course
Description: | Business management functions, with emphasis given to the budgeting process, accountability, and educational efficiency. | | Athena Title: | Pol Sys Res for Ed Ent | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 7060E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 7060E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Policies, Systems, and Resources for Educational Enterprises | Course
Description: | Business management functions, with emphasis given to the
budgeting process, accountability, and educational efficiency. | | Athena Title: | Pol Sys Res for Ed Ent | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 7060 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 7070E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Curriculum Development and Evaluation | Course
Description: | Principles of curriculum development and evaluation for the
improvement of the life and program of schools. | | Athena Title: | Curriculum Develop and Evaluat | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 7070 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 7070. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Curriculum Development and Evaluation | Course
Description: | Principles of curriculum development and evaluation for the
improvement of the life and program of schools. | | Athena Title: | Curriculum Develop and Evaluat | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 7070E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 7600. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Data Analysis for Practitioners | Course
Description: | The types of educational research and issues in research design and methodology in educational leadership. | | Athena Title: | Data Analysis for Practitioner | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 7600E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 7600E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Data Analysis for Practitioners | Course
Description: | The types of educational research and issues in research design
and methodology in educational leadership. | | Athena Title: | Data Analysis for Practitioner | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 7600 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 7650E. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Applied Project in Educational Administration and Policy | Course
Description: | Integration of theory and practice in an applied project
significantly related to the student's professional goals. | | Athena Title: | Applied Project in EDAP | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 7650 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 7650. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Applied Project in Educational Administration and Policy | Course
Description: | Integration of theory and practice in an applied project
significantly related to the student's professional goals. | | Athena Title: | Applied Project in EDAP | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 7650E | | Nontraditional Format: | Individual/special projects. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 7701. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Teacher Leadership Residency | Course
Description: | A performance and field-based practica allowing students to
apply principles of teacher leadership in PK-12 school
settings. | | Athena Title: | Teacher Leadership Residency | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 7701E | | Nontraditional Format: | Field experience supervised by faculty and building-level
practitioners. Students spend 75 clock hours completing a
series of projects and activities aligned to the teacher
leadership standards. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 7701E. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Teacher Leadership Residency | Course
Description: | A performance and field-based practica allowing students to
apply principles of teacher leadership in PK-12 school
settings. | | Athena Title: | Teacher Leadership Residency | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 7701 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 7801. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Clinical Practices in Educational Leadership I | Course
Description: | This course is the first of three semesters of guided and
supervised learning opportunities allowing students to apply
principles of educational administration and policy in Pre-K-12
school settings. | | Athena Title: | Clin Pract in Ed Ldrship I | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 7801E | | Nontraditional Format: | Field experience supervised jointly by faculty and
practitioners. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 7801E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Clinical Practices in Educational Leadership I | Course
Description: | This course is the first of three semesters of guided and
supervised learning opportunities allowing students to apply
principles of educational administration and policy in Pre-K-12
school settings. | | Athena Title: | Clin Pract in Ed Ldrship I | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 7801 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 7802E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Clinical Practices in Educational Leadership II | Course
Description: | This course is the second of three semesters of guided and
supervised learning opportunities allowing students to apply
principles of educational administration and policy in Pre-K-12
school settings. | | Athena Title: | Clin Pract in Ed Ldrship II | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 7802 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 7802. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Clinical Practices in Educational Leadership II | Course
Description: | This course is the second of three semesters of guided and
supervised learning opportunities allowing students to apply
principles of educational administration and policy in Pre-K-12
school settings. | | Athena Title: | Clin Pract in Ed Ldrship II | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 7802E | | Nontraditional Format: | Field experience supervised jointly by faculty and
practitioners. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 7803. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Clinical Practices in Educational Leadership III | Course
Description: | This course is the third of three semesters of guided and
supervised learning opportunities allowing students to apply
principles of educational administration and policy in Pre-K-12
school settings. | | Athena Title: | Clin Pract in Ed Ldrship III | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 7803E | | Nontraditional Format: | Field experience supervised jointly by faculty and
practitioners. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 7803E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Clinical Practices in Educational Leadership III | Course
Description: | This course is the third of three semesters of guided and
supervised learning opportunities allowing students to apply
principles of educational administration and policy in Pre-K-12
school settings. | | Athena Title: | Clin Pract in Ed Ldrship III | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 7803 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 8000E. 1-4 hours. Repeatable for maximum 8 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Special Problems in Educational Administration and Policy | Course
Description: | Projects are designed to provide specialized training
appropriate to the needs of the individual. The project may
involve intensive library investigation or the collection and
analysis of original data pertinent to a given problem. | | Athena Title: | Special Problems in EDAP | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 8000 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 8000. 1-4 hours. Repeatable for maximum 8 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Special Problems in Educational Administration and Policy | Course
Description: | Projects are designed to provide specialized training appropriate
to the needs of the individual. The project may involve
intensive library investigation or the collection and analysis of
original data pertinent to a given problem. | | Athena Title: | Special Problems in EDAP | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 8000E | | Nontraditional Format: | Directed study. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 8020. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Teacher Evaluation | Course
Description: | Examination of national, state, and local policies and standards
of teacher evaluation. Relevant and classical literature is used
to explore current trends in teacher evaluation practice and policy. | | Athena Title: | Teacher Evaluation | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 8020E | | Pre or Corequisite: | EDAP 7020 or EDAP 7020E or EDAP 9250 or EDAP 9250E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 8020E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Teacher Evaluation | Course
Description: | Examination of national, state, and local policies and
standards of teacher evaluation. Relevant and classical
literature is used to explore current trends in teacher
evaluation practice and policy. | | Athena Title: | Teacher Evaluation | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 8020 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | | Pre or Corequisite: | EDAP 7020 or EDAP 7020E or EDAP 9250 or EDAP 9250E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 8025. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Teacher Leadership as a Lever to Build School Capacity | Course
Description: | Explores PreK-12 school-level teacher leadership as a lever for change to build the individual and collective capacity of teachers. Examined are the roles, responsibilities, functions, and challenges of teacher leaders in and out of the classroom as well as teacher voice, agency, and change. | | Athena Title: | Teacher Leader and Capacity | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 8025E | | Prerequisite: | EDAP 7020 or EDAP 7020E or EDAP 8150 or EDAP 8150E | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 8025E. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Teacher Leadership as a Lever to Build School Capacity | Course
Description: | Explores PreK-12 school-level teacher leadership as a lever for change to build the individual and collective capacity of teachers. Examined are the roles, responsibilities, functions, and challenges of teacher leaders in and out of the classroom as well as teacher voice, agency, and change. | | Athena Title: | Teacher Leader and Capacity | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 8025 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | | Prerequisite: | EDAP 7020 or EDAP 7020E or EDAP 8150 or EDAP 8150E | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 8030. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Classic Theories of Organizational Leadership | Course
Description: | Analysis and application of classic theories of organizational
leadership with respect to educational settings. | | Athena Title: | Classic Theories of Org Leader | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 8080. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | School Finance | Course
Description: | Analysis of intergovernmental transfers of resources for public
education. Concepts of equity, equality, and adequacy will form
the basis for analysis. Completion of computer simulations of
funding mechanisms as well as calculation of equity measures will
be required. | | Athena Title: | School Finance | | Prerequisite: | EDAP 7060 or EDAP 7060E | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 8090. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Instructional Development | Course
Description: | The nature of classroom instruction, key elements of the
instructional process, organizing operations, skills for
supervising and evaluating instruction, and the role of the
school administrator in instructional development. | | Athena Title: | Instructional Development | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 8090E | | Prerequisite: | EDAP 7020 or EDAP 7020E or EDAP 7070 or EDAP 7070E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 8090E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Instructional Development | Course
Description: | The nature of classroom instruction, key elements of the
instructional process, organizing operations, skills for
supervising and evaluating instruction, and the role of the
school administrator in instructional development. | | Athena Title: | Instructional Development | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 8090 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | | Pre or Corequisite: | EDAP 7020 or EDAP 7020E or EDAP 7070 or EDAP 7070E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 8120. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | District Office Administration | Course
Description: | Political, structural, legal, and human resource frames are
used to discover and analyze the purposes, functions, and
common structures of school district offices. Emphasis is
placed on the mission and responsibilities of central office
personnel in relation to the governing board, schools and the
larger community. | | Athena Title: | District Office Administration | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 8130. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 9 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Trends and Issues in Educational Administration and Policy | Course
Description: | Selected issues in educational leadership. | | Athena Title: | Trends and Issues in EDAP | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 8130E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 8130E. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 9 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Trends and Issues in Educational Administration and Policy | Course
Description: | Selected issues in educational leadership. | | Athena Title: | Trends and Issues in EDAP | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 8130 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 8150E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Learning Communities and Professional Development | Course
Description: | As an organizational arrangement, a learning community is a
powerful form of professional development that promotes school
improvement through structures and processes that lead through
continuous inquiry to the development of shared vision, values,
and objectives in which teachers and administrators
continuously seek and share learning and act on what they learn. | | Athena Title: | Learn Comm and Prof Devel | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 8150 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | | Pre or Corequisite: | EDAP 7020 or EDAP 7020E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 8150. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Learning Communities and Professional Development | Course
Description: | As an organizational arrangement, a learning community is a
powerful form of professional development that promotes school
improvement through structures and processes that lead through
continuous inquiry to the development of shared vision, values,
and objectives in which teachers and administrators continuously
seek and share learning and act on what they learn. | | Athena Title: | Learn Comm and Prof Devel | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 8150E | | Pre or Corequisite: | EDAP 7020 or EDAP 7020E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 8210. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Educational Policy Analysis | Course
Description: | Analysis of major phases of policy development and of various
policy analysis models. Stages of policy development,
implementation, and assessment in current educational reforms are
covered. | | Athena Title: | Educational Policy Analysis | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 8210E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 8210E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Educational Policy Analysis | Course
Description: | Analysis of major phases of policy development and of various
policy analysis models. Stages of policy development,
implementation, and assessment in current educational reforms
are covered. | | Athena Title: | Educational Policy Analysis | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 8210 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 8220. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Evolution of PreK-12 Federal Education Policy from 1965 through the Present | Course
Description: | The substantive and political evolution of the federal role in
education from 1965 to present. Attention will be paid to
analysis of current policy proposals and programs. | | Athena Title: | Federal Education Policy | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 8220E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 8220E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Evolution of PreK-12 Federal Education Policy from 1965 through the Present | Course
Description: | The substantive and political evolution of the federal role in
education from 1965 to present. Attention will be paid to
analysis of current policy proposals and programs. | | Athena Title: | Federal Education Policy | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 8220 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 8290E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Politics of Education | Course
Description: | Local, state, federal, and nongovernmental political influences
operating in the public schools. | | Athena Title: | Politics of Education | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 8290 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 8290. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Politics of Education | Course
Description: | Local, state, federal, and nongovernmental political influences operating in the public schools. | | Athena Title: | Politics of Education | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 8290E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 8310. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Current Educational Policies in the United States | Course
Description: | An overview of both the state of evidence and the variety of
political perspectives about current educational policies in the
United States. Readings offer diverse perspectives about
empirical effects, sociopolitical contexts, and controversies
surrounding each policy. | | Athena Title: | Current Edu Policies in US | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 8310E | | Prerequisite: | EDAP 8210 or EDAP 8210E or EDAP 8290 or EDAP 8290E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every odd-numbered year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 8310E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Current Educational Policies in the United States | Course
Description: | An overview of both the state of evidence and the variety of
political perspectives about current educational policies in
the United States. Readings offer diverse perspectives about
empirical effects, sociopolitical contexts, and controversies
surrounding each policy. | | Athena Title: | Current Edu Policies in US | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 8310 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | | Pre or Corequisite: | EDAP 8210 or EDAP 8210E or EDAP 8290 or EDAP 8290E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every odd-numbered year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 8390E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | School, Family, and Community Connections | Course
Description: | The focus of this course is building a sound school-community
relations program that engages all stakeholders, including
school leaders, teachers, parents, community, business, and
government. | | Athena Title: | Sch Fam Comm Conn | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 8390 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 8390. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | School, Family, and Community Connections | Course
Description: | The focus of this course is building a sound school-community
relations program that engages all stakeholders, including
school leaders, teachers, parents, community, business, and
government. | | Athena Title: | Sch Fam Comm Conn | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 8390E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 8400. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Educational Leadership for Instructional Improvement and Change | Course
Description: | Designed to aid individuals in becoming transformational
instructional leaders. Leadership is examined through a systems-
thinking lens to develop thorough understanding of the need for
teacher leaders, the variety of leadership roles teachers can
assume, and the impact teacher leadership can have on schools and
students. | | Athena Title: | Change Leadership | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 8400E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 8400E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Educational Leadership for Instructional Improvement and Change | Course
Description: | Designed to aid individuals in becoming transformational
instructional leaders. Leadership is examined through a systems-
thinking lens to develop thorough understanding of the need for
teacher leaders, the variety of leadership roles teachers can
assume, and the impact teacher leadership can have on schools and
students. | | Athena Title: | Change Leadership | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 8400 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 8405. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Leadership in a Diverse Society | Course
Description: | In an era of accountability and increasing diversity in schools, school leaders are faced with the challenge of providing equitable learning opportunities for all students irrespective of their cultural memberships. This course offers students the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to become more culturally responsive as leaders. | | Athena Title: | Leadership in Diverse Society | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 8405E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 8405E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Leadership in a Diverse Society | Course
Description: | In an era of accountability and increasing diversity in schools, school leaders are faced with the challenge of providing equitable learning opportunities for all students irrespective of their cultural memberships. This course offers students the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to become more culturally responsive as leaders. | | Athena Title: | Leadership in Diverse Society | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 8405 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 8410. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Educational Leadership for Family and Community Engagement | Course
Description: | Provides an opportunity for students to learn how to work
effectively with families and community members, recognize the
goals and aspirations of diverse families, respond to diverse
community interests and needs, and mobilize community resources
in the service of student achievement. | | Athena Title: | Community Engagement | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 8410E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 8410E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Educational Leadership for Family and Community Engagement | Course
Description: | Provides an opportunity for students to learn how to work
effectively with families and community members, recognize the
goals and aspirations of diverse families, respond to diverse
community interests and needs, and mobilize community resources
in the service of student achievement. | | Athena Title: | Community Engagement | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 8410 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 8420E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Examining School Populations, Structure, and Culture for Educational Leaders | Course
Description: | Students will study school and district culture by collecting and
analyzing data (including demographic, perception, and student
achievement data), assessing the collaborative nature of the
school, and by creating structures and opportunities for
collaboration. | | Athena Title: | School Populations | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 8420 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 8420. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Examining School Populations, Structure, and Culture for Educational Leaders | Course
Description: | Students will study school and district culture
by collecting and analyzing data (including demographic,
perception, and student achievement data), assessing the
collaborative nature of the school, and by creating structures
and opportunities for collaboration. | | Athena Title: | School Populations | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 8420E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 8430E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Power, Politics, and Policy in Educational Leadership | Course
Description: | Designed to help educational leaders effectively engage with the
policy environment to support school success. Students will
develop an understanding of how they, as educational leaders, fit
within the broader system of policies and governance and how
decisions made at the district, state, and federal levels affect
what happens in districts, schools, and classrooms. | | Athena Title: | Power and Politics | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 8430 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 8430. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Power, Politics, and Policy in Educational Leadership | Course
Description: | This course is designed to help educational leaders effectively
engage with the policy environment to support school success.
Students will develop an understanding of how they, as
educational leaders, fit within the broader system of policies
and governance and how decisions made at the district, state, and
federal levels affect what happens in districts, schools, and
classrooms. | | Athena Title: | Power and Politics | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 8430E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 8440E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Educational Leadership for Job-Embedded Professional Learning | Course
Description: | The purpose of this course is to develop the conceptual and
technical skills to lead organizations as learning communities.
The course will focus on job-embedded, standards-based
professional learning communities as the vehicle for engaging
and meaningful professional development that improves teaching
and learning. | | Athena Title: | Job-Embedded Profession Learn | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 8440 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 8440. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Educational Leadership for Job-Embedded Professional Learning | Course
Description: | The purpose of this course is to develop the conceptual and
technical skills to lead organizations as learning communities.
The course will focus on job-embedded, standards-based
professional learning communities as the vehicle for engaging
and meaningful professional development that improves teaching
and learning. | | Athena Title: | Job-Embedded Profession Learn | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 8440E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 8450E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Educational Leadership in High-Needs Schools | Course
Description: | Provides a deep knowledge of the educational challenges school
and other educational organization leaders face in high-needs
schools and districts as well as what is known about effective
instructional, human capital, and change management strategies
for continuous organizational improvement in specific contexts. | | Athena Title: | High-Needs Schools | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 8450 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 8450. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Educational Leadership in High-Needs Schools | Course
Description: | Provides a deep knowledge of the educational challenges school
and other educational organization leaders face in high-needs
schools and districts as well as what is known about effective
instructional, human capital, and change management strategies
for continuous organizational improvement in specific contexts. | | Athena Title: | High-Needs Schools | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 8450E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 8460. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Organizational Leadership and Human Resources in School Administration | Course
Description: | Methods for attracting, inducting, motivating, retaining, and
supporting staff and monitoring and supervising certificated and
non-certificated faculty and staff to set high standards for the
professional participation of all adults in the school community.
Students apply systems management and collaborative decision
making to effect change. | | Athena Title: | Org Lead HR School Admin | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 8460E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 8460E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Organizational Leadership and Human Resources in School Administration | Course
Description: | Methods for attracting, inducting, motivating, retaining, and
supporting staff and monitoring and supervising certificated and
non-certificated faculty and staff to set high standards for the
professional participation of all adults in the school community.
Students apply systems management and collaborative decision
making to effect change. | | Athena Title: | Org Lead HR School Admin | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 8460 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 8470E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | 21st-Century Ethical and Legal Issues for Educational Leaders | Course
Description: | Examines the relationship between ethics, law, public policy, and
current issues in PK-12 education. Focuses on understanding
Georgia and federal codes, case law, policies, and significant
precedent, with emphasis on analysis of key legal and ethical
concepts. | | Athena Title: | 21st Century Ethics | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 8470 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 8470. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | 21st-Century Ethical and Legal Issues for Educational Leaders | Course
Description: | Examines the relationship between ethics, law, public policy, and
current issues in PK-12 education. Focuses on understanding
Georgia and federal codes, case law, policies, and significant
precedent, with emphasis on analysis of key legal and ethical
concepts. | | Athena Title: | 21st Century Ethics | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 8470E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 8500. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Introduction to Action Research for Educational Leaders | Course
Description: | Covering the basics of action research, students will begin the process of engagement with the school district to identify an area for research and action, and will begin the co-construction of a plan to address the Problem of Practice that will be the focus of the change intervention. | | Athena Title: | Intro to AR for Ed Leaders | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 8500E, QUAL 8200, QUAL 8200E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 8500E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Introduction to Action Research for Educational Leaders | Course
Description: | Covering the basics of action research, students will begin the process of engagement with the school district to identify an area for research and action, and will begin the co-construction of a plan to address the Problem of Practice that will be the focus of the change intervention. | | Athena Title: | Intro to AR for Ed Leaders | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 8500, QUAL 8200, QUAL 8200E | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 8510. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Action Research for Education Leaders | Course
Description: | Students delve deeply into the nature and practice of school-based action research. Designed to foster the capacity of students to effectively lead the action research process and to design interventions and data collection methods that draw on a clear conceptual/theoretical framework and a solid literature base. | | Athena Title: | Action Research for Ed Leaders | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 8510E, QUAL 8210, QUAL 8210E | | Prerequisite: | EDAP 8500 or EDAP 8500E or QUAL 8200 or QUAL 8200E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 8510E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Action Research for Education Leaders | Course
Description: | Students delve deeply into the nature and practice of school-based action research. Designed to foster the capacity of students to effectively lead the action research process and to design interventions and data collection methods that draw on a clear conceptual/theoretical framework and a solid literature base. | | Athena Title: | Action Research for Ed Leaders | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 8510, QUAL 8210, QUAL 8210E | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | | Prerequisite: | EDAP 8500 or EDAP 8500E or QUAL 8200 or QUAL 8200E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 8600. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Management and Analysis of Educational Administrative Data | Course
Description: | Exploration of current methods for collecting, organizing,
synthesizing, analyzing, and reporting data derived from
administrative sources at the classroom, school and district
level. Emphasis will be placed on methods for disaggregating
data and the application of basic descriptive and inferential
statistics. | | Athena Title: | Data Analysis Management | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 9000. 1-9 hours. Repeatable for maximum 36 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Doctoral Research | Course
Description: | Research while enrolled for a doctoral degree under the
direction of faculty members. | | Athena Title: | Doctoral Research | | Nontraditional Format: | Independent research under the direction of a faculty member. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 9005. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 45 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Doctoral Graduate Student Seminar | Course
Description: | Advanced supervised experience in an applied setting. This
course may not be used to satisfy a student's approved program
of study. | | Athena Title: | Doctoral Grad Student Seminar | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 9010. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Educational Policy, Change, and School Organization | Course
Description: | Critical examination and analysis of organizational theory as it
applies to educational policy issues in the context of the
current educational reform movement with emphasis on improved
student learning and accountability. | | Athena Title: | Educational Policy Change | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 9010E | | Pre or Corequisite: | EDAP 8210 or EDAP 8210E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 9010E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Educational Policy, Change, and School Organization | Course
Description: | Critical examination and analysis of organizational theory as
it applies to educational policy issues in the context of the
current educational reform movement with emphasis on improved
student learning and accountability. | | Athena Title: | Educational Policy Change | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 9010 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | | Pre or Corequisite: | EDAP 8210 or EDAP 8210E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 9015E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Curriculum and Educational Policy | Course
Description: | Analysis of educational policy from a curriculum perspective
that considers sociopolitical contexts, historic precedents, as
well as assumptions, intellectual integrity, and effects of
decisions about what students should learn in P-12 settings. | | Athena Title: | Curriculum and Educational Pol | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 9015 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | | Pre or Corequisite: | EDAP 7070 or EDAP 7070E or EDAP 9010 or EDAP 9010E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 9015. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Curriculum and Educational Policy | Course
Description: | Analysis of educational policy from a curriculum perspective that
considers sociopolitical contexts, historic precedents, as well
as assumptions, intellectual integrity, and effects of decisions
about what students should learn in P-12 settings. | | Athena Title: | Curriculum and Educational Pol | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 9015E | | Pre or Corequisite: | EDAP 7070 or EDAP 7070E or EDAP 9010 or EDAP 9010E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 9018. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Schools and Social Policy | Course
Description: | Deepen an understanding of the ways socioeconomic circumstances contribute to growing gaps in academic outcomes along with race and income. Evaluate the effectiveness of specific social policy interventions in lowering barriers to poor children’s academic success and narrowing inequities. Finally, examine the intersections of inequality, social policy, and contemporary education policy. | | Athena Title: | Schools and Social Policy | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 9018E | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 9018E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Schools and Social Policy | Course
Description: | Deepen an understanding of the ways socioeconomic circumstances contribute to growing gaps in academic outcomes along with race and income. Evaluate the effectiveness of specific social policy interventions in lowering barriers to poor children’s academic success and narrowing inequities. Finally, examine the intersections of inequality, social policy, and contemporary education policy. | | Athena Title: | Schools and Social Policy | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 9018 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 9020. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Education Finance and Policy | Course
Description: | Examination and analysis of the formulation, implementation, and
consequences of school finance policy. | | Athena Title: | Education Finance and Policy | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 9020E | | Prerequisite: | EDAP 8080 | | Pre or Corequisite: | EDAP 8210 or EDAP 8210E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 9020E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Education Finance and Policy | Course
Description: | Examination and analysis of the formulation, implementation,
and consequences of school finance policy. | | Athena Title: | Education Finance and Policy | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 9020 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | | Prerequisite: | EDAP 8080 | | Pre or Corequisite: | EDAP 8210 or EDAP 8210E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 9025E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Law and Educational Policy | Course
Description: | Advanced study of law and education policy, focusing on the
roles of federal and state constitutions, legislation,
regulations, and judicial decisions in the establishment,
implementation, and assessment of education policies. | | Athena Title: | Law and Educational Policy | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 9025 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | | Pre or Corequisite: | EDAP 7040 or EDAP 7040E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 9025. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Law and Educational Policy | Course
Description: | Advanced study of law and education policy, focusing on the roles
of federal and state constitutions, legislation, regulations, and
judicial decisions in the establishment, implementation, and
assessment of education policies. | | Athena Title: | Law and Educational Policy | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 9025E | | Pre or Corequisite: | EDAP 7040 or EDAP 7040E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 9030. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Theoretical Bases for Educational Policy | Course
Description: | Exploration of various theoretical approaches to policy
development and the application and consequence of current and
past educational policies. | | Athena Title: | Theoretical Base for Ed Policy | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 9030E | | Prerequisite: | (EDAP 8210 or EDAP 8210E) and (EDAP 9010 and EDAP 9010E) | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 9030E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Theoretical Bases for Educational Policy | Course
Description: | Exploration of various theoretical approaches to policy
development and the application and consequence of current and
past educational policies. | | Athena Title: | Theoretical Base for Ed Policy | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 9030 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | | Prerequisite: | (EDAP 8210 or EDAP 8210E) and (EDAP 9010 and EDAP 9010E) | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 9035E. 1-4 hours. Repeatable for maximum 4 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Perspectives on Educational Policy Seminar | Course
Description: | Seminar providing exposure to multiple disciplinary
perspectives on educational policymaking, processes, and
implementation. Mix of lecture and student-led discussion
informs students' development of researchable dissertation
topics. | | Athena Title: | Perspectives on Ed Pol Sem | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 9035 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | | Prerequisite: | EDAP 8210 or EDAP 8210E or EDAP 9010 or EDAP 9010E or EDAP 9030 or EDAP 9030E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 9035. 1-4 hours. Repeatable for maximum 4 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Perspectives on Educational Policy Seminar | Course
Description: | Seminar providing exposure to multiple disciplinary perspectives
on educational policymaking, processes, and implementation. Mix
of lecture and student-led discussion informs students'
development of researchable dissertation topics. | | Athena Title: | Perspectives on Ed Pol Sem | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 9035E | | Prerequisite: | EDAP 8210 or EDAP 8210E or EDAP 9010 or EDAP 9010E or EDAP 9030 or EDAP 9030E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 9040. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Curriculum Theory | Course
Description: | Analysis and evaluation of competing curriculum theories and
their implications for educational practice. | | Athena Title: | Curriculum Theory | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 9040E | | Prerequisite: | EDAP 7070 or EDAP 7070E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 9040E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Curriculum Theory | Course
Description: | Analysis and evaluation of competing curriculum theories and
their implications for educational practice. | | Athena Title: | Curriculum Theory | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 9040 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | | Prerequisite: | EDAP 7070 or EDAP 7070E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 9045. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Educational Administration Theory | Course
Description: | Investigation and discussion of various theoretical approaches
to educational administration. Emphasizing organizational
theory, educational policy issues, and theories of leadership. | | Athena Title: | Educational Admin Theory | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 9049. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Politics of Research Use in Education | Course
Description: | The interaction between politics and research, implications for researchers, and the goal of collective learning for democratic decision-making. Readings and discussions focus on contemporary education policy issues and place the case of education research in the larger context of the use and limitations of social science more generally. | | Athena Title: | Politics of Rsrch Use in Ed | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 9049E | Semester Course
Offered: | Not offered on a regular basis. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 9049E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Politics of Research Use in Education | Course
Description: | The interaction between politics and research, implications for researchers, and the goal of collective learning for democratic decision-making. Readings and discussions focus on contemporary education policy issues and place the case of education research in the larger context of the use and limitations of social science more generally. | | Athena Title: | Politics of Rsrch Use in Ed | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 9049 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | Semester Course
Offered: | Not offered on a regular basis. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 9050E. 1-4 hours. | | Course Title: | Doctoral Seminar in Education Finance Policy | Course
Description: | Analysis and discussion of current issues in federal and state
education finance policy. Mix of lecture and student-led
discussion informs students' development of researchable
dissertation topics. | | Athena Title: | Education Finance Policy Sem | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 9050 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | | Prerequisite: | (EDAP 8210 or EDAP 8210E) and (EDAP 9020 or EDAP 9020E) | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 9050. 1-4 hours. | | Course Title: | Doctoral Seminar in Education Finance Policy | Course
Description: | Analysis and discussion of current issues in federal and state
education finance policy. Mix of lecture and student-led
discussion informs students' development of researchable
dissertation topics. | | Athena Title: | Education Finance Policy Sem | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 9050E | | Prerequisite: | (EDAP 8210 or EDAP 8210E) and (EDAP 9020 or EDAP 9020E) | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 9052. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Applied Quantitative Methods for Policy Practicum | Course
Description: | A practicum on applied quantitative research methods and core concepts of causal inference. Students will gain proficiency using STATA or R for applied research, understand common issues related to validity in quantitative and policy research, and explore applications of various research methodologies used for policy and evaluation. | | Athena Title: | Appl Quant Mthds for Policy | | Nontraditional Format: | Practicum. | | Pre or Corequisite: | EDAP 7600 or EDAP 7600E | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 9054. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Contemporary Issues in Teacher Policy | Course
Description: | Recent policy reforms governing the way teachers are trained, licensed, compensated, supported, and dismissed are at the center of some of the most controversial and argued debates in education policy and public administration. This course will provide an in-depth survey of current research on several key areas in teacher policy. | | Athena Title: | Contemp Issues Teacher Policy | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 9054E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 9054E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Contemporary Issues in Teacher Policy | Course
Description: | Recent policy reforms governing the way teachers are trained, licensed, compensated, supported, and dismissed are at the center of some of the most controversial and argued debates in education policy and public administration. This course will provide an in-depth survey of current research on several key areas in teacher policy. | | Athena Title: | Contemp Issues Teacher Policy | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 9054 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 9060. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Historical Perspectives on Curriculum Reform | Course
Description: | Evaluation of historical interpretations of major curriculum
reform efforts in the United States and internationally that
emphasizes reexamination of original sources. | | Athena Title: | Hist Perspect on Curric Reform | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 9060E | | Pre or Corequisite: | EDAP 9025 or EDAP 9025E or EDAP 9040 or EDAP 9040E | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 9060E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Historical Perspectives on Curriculum Reform | Course
Description: | Evaluation of historical interpretations of major curriculum
reform efforts in the United States and internationally that
emphasizes reexamination of original sources. | | Athena Title: | Hist Perspect on Curric Reform | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 9060 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | | Pre or Corequisite: | EDAP 9025 or EDAP 9025E or EDAP 9040 or EDAP 9040E | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 9090E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Economics of Education | Course
Description: | Focus on P-12 public education obtaining and using resources
effectively and efficiently. Production-function analysis and
cost-benefit and cost-effectiveness analysis is used to study
interventions (policies) mandated by federal and state
governments for children in poverty and with other special
needs. | | Athena Title: | Economics of Education | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 9170E. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Seminar in School Law | Course
Description: | Advanced study of school law, current issues in school law, and
other specific areas of law mutually agreed upon by the student
and the professor. | | Athena Title: | Seminar in School Law | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 9170 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 9170. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Seminar in School Law | Course
Description: | Advanced study of school law, current issues in school law, and
other specific areas of law mutually agreed upon by the student
and the professor. | | Athena Title: | Seminar in School Law | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 9170E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 9250. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Supervision Theory | Course
Description: | The major points of view, elements, and constructs influencing
the practice of instructional supervision are examined by
exploring the theories, methods, and research on instructional
supervisory processes. Related constructs (e.g., constructivism
and adult learning theory) are explored in addition to the
Standards for Instructional Supervision. | | Athena Title: | Supervision Theory | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 9250E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 9250E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Supervision Theory | Course
Description: | The major points of view, elements, and constructs influencing
the practice of instructional supervision are examined by
exploring the theories, methods, and research on instructional
supervisory processes. Related constructs (e.g., constructivism
and adult learning theory) are explored in addition to the
Standards for Instructional Supervision. | | Athena Title: | Supervision Theory | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 9250 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 9300. 1-9 hours. Repeatable for maximum 36 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Doctoral Dissertation | Course
Description: | Dissertation writing under the direction of the major professor. | | Athena Title: | Doctoral Dissertation | | Nontraditional Format: | Independent research and preparation of the doctoral dissertation. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 9620. 1-9 hours. Repeatable for maximum 9 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Directed Doctoral Readings | Course
Description: | Specialized study while enrolled for a doctoral degree under the
direction of the major professor. | | Athena Title: | Directed Doctoral Readings | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 9620E | | Nontraditional Format: | Independent reading under the supervision of the major professor. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 9620E. 1-9 hours. Repeatable for maximum 9 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Directed Doctoral Readings | Course
Description: | Specialized study while enrolled for a doctoral degree under
the direction of the major professor. | | Athena Title: | Directed Doctoral Readings | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 9620 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 9630E. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Critique of Literature in Educational Administration and Policy | Course
Description: | Critical analysis and evaluation of literature in educational
administration and policy. | | Athena Title: | Critique of Literature in EDAP | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 9630 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 9630. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Critique of Literature in Educational Administration and Policy | Course
Description: | Critical analysis and evaluation of literature in educational
administration and policy. | | Athena Title: | Critique of Literature in EDAP | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 9630E | | Nontraditional Format: | Directed critical reading. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 9700. 1-9 hours. Repeatable for maximum 9 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Internship in Educational Administration and Policy | Course
Description: | Advanced supervised internship experience in an educational
administration or policy setting. | | Athena Title: | Internship in EDAP | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 9700E | | Nontraditional Format: | Arranged by student, faculty, and participating institution by
mutual consent. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 9700E. 1-9 hours. Repeatable for maximum 9 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Internship in Educational Administration and Policy | Course
Description: | Advanced supervised internship experience in an educational
administration or policy setting. | | Athena Title: | Internship in EDAP | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 9700 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 9800E. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Academic Apprenticeship in Educational Administration and Policy | Course
Description: | A series of planned experiences that introduce the student to
the routines and responsibilities of the professorate. | | Athena Title: | Appren in Edu Admin and Policy | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 9800 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | EDAP 9800. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Academic Apprenticeship in Educational Administration and Policy | Course
Description: | A series of planned experiences that introduce the student to
the routines and responsibilities of the professorate. | | Athena Title: | Appren in Edu Admin and Policy | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDAP 9800E | | Nontraditional Format: | Arranged by doctoral student and participating faculty. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
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