Education Administration Course Descriptions

5303 PUBLIC SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION

Basic principles and practices in modern school administration.

5313 PUBLIC SCHOOL RELATIONS

The rationalization and need for presenting factual information and communication utilizing the most effective instruments employed in our society.

5323 SUPERVISION OF TEACHING

The examination of theory, research, and evolving concepts which have practical implications for supervision in the public schools.

5333 PUBLIC SCHOOL FINANCE

Sources of school finance, control of expenditures, and general principles of financial administration.

5343 ELEM SCHOOL PRINCIPALSHIP

The essential duties and practices required of successful elementary school principals. (Prerequisite: departmental approval)

5353 SECONDARY SCHOOL PRINCIPALSHIP

The essential duties and practices required of successful secondary school principals. (Prerequisite: departmental approval)

5363 SCHOOL FACILITY PLANNING

Planning, designing, utilizing, and maintaining public school buildings. (Prerequisite: departmental approval)

5373 PUBLIC SCHOOL LAW

Legal regulations as they relate to the administration of public schools. (Prerequisite: departmental approval)

5383 THEORY TO PRACTICE IN SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION

The examination of modern theories and issues of education and their application to today's schools. (Prerequisite: departmental approval)

5393 THE SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENCY

This course will be an overview of practical day to day responsibilities of a school superintendent.

5403 SCHOOL OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

This course will address facilities, finance, resource allocations, resource management, and technology for the principal.

5413 MANAGEMENT OF SCHOOL AUXILIARY SERVICES

Overview of auxiliary services for public school districts including: transportation, food service management, maintenance, custodial services, purchasing, and other related support services to the management of a school district.

5423 PRACTICUM IN SCHOOL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

A practical hands on application under the supervision of a school superintendent or the business manager of a school district. Covering those areas germane to the business aspects of a school district.

5453 EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS

Public school community relations from the perspective of the central office.

5463 LEGAL ASPECTS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

This course provides the graduate student with a knowledge of special education, the implications of special education, the laws that govern special education, and the court cases that define special education.

5473 ADMINISTRATION OF SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Administrative and legal issues of working with special populations in schools such as special education, bilingual education, ESL, gifted & talented, and federal programs.

5483 THE PRINCIPALSHIP:INTERNSHIP I

This course uses the framework of a school improvement plan to provide opportunities for candidates to demonstrate and apply the knowledge, abilities, and disposition necessary to administer, develop, evaluate, implement, communicate, and plan for the responsibilities of school leadership. (Prerequisite: departmental approval)

5543 SPECIAL PROGRAMS IN EDUCATION

A look at those programs such as: federal entitlement programs and grants, special education, grants, vocational technical education, Johnson-O'Malley, and other related programs that impact educational services in a school district.

5553 SPECIAL TOPICS IN EDUCATION LAW

An extension of public school law dealing with state and federal regulations, statutes, and cases most affecting the management of school boards and central office personnel.

5933 INTERNSHIP II:CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE FOR PRICIPLESHIP

This course provides opportunities for candidates to demonstrate and apply the knowledge, abilities, and dispositions necessary to administer, develop, evaluate, implement, communicate, and plan for the responsibilities of school leadership (Prerequisite: departmental approval)

5943 INTERNSHIP FOR THE SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT I

A two-semester (6 hours) commitment of hands-on experience for the prospective superintendent under the direct supervision of a practicing school superintendent or assistant superintendent.

5953 INTERNSHIP FOR THE SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT II

A two-semester (6 hours) commitment of hands-on experience for the prospective superintendent under the direct supervision of a practicing school superintendent or assistant superintendent.

5960 DIRECTED READING IN EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION

Directed Readings in the field of educational administration