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2017-2018 Undergraduate and Graduate Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

*LCCN indicates Louisiana Common Course Number.
 

Educational Curriculum and Instruction

Prerequisites for admission to Education courses: Any student may schedule EDFL 106 (or its honors equivalent, EDFL 207), EDFL 201, or SPED 300. All teacher Education majors should schedule EDCI 100 during their freshman year, preferably their first semester. However, registration for other “Education” courses (EDCI, EDFL, IRED, READ, or SPED above 200-level) will be limited to persons who have completed EDFL 106 (formerly 105) with a grade of C or better and who have formally applied for and been admitted to the Professional Program in Teacher Education.

All methods courses will require field experiences. The number of hours required will vary from course to course. It is recommended that students schedule their classes each semester with three to six hours available during K-12 school hours each week to accomplish the required field experience.
  

  • EDCI 507 - Writing for the Responsive Professional

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Use of descriptive, analytic, and reflective writing to document teaching practices and student learning.

  

  • EDCI 508 - Research Methods to Impact Student Learning

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Reading and use of educational research literature, particularly educational statistical (assessment) information, to improve instruction.
  

  • EDCI 514 - Career Education Curriculum Development

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Comprehensive study of the career education movement with special emphasis on the implementation of career education concepts in academic and vocational programs.
  

  • EDCI 515 - Seminar

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Contemporary educational problems.
  

  • EDCI 520 - Advanced PCK for Math Teaching

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Application of malleable factors associated with exemplary mathematics teaching and the acquisition of pedagogical content knowledge in K-8 mathematics teaching.

    Rstr: Teacher certification and permission from department head required
  

  • EDCI 521 - Elementary Language Arts Methods

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Data-driven instruction, curriculum, needs of diverse learners, building a literature base to support language arts integration in the content areas, and research and assessment; technology integrated throughout the course.

    Pre/Coreq: EDCI 507  and EDCI 508 

    Rstr: Teaching certification required
  

  • EDCI 523 - Elementary Mathematics Method

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Analysis and application of concepts, processes, and uses of mathematics. Delivery of instruction. Technology integrated throughout the course.

    Prereq: EDCI 507  and EDCI 508 
    Rstr: Teaching certification required
  

  • EDCI 525 - Elementary Social Studies Methods

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Assessment, differentiation, curriculum, research and technology. Trends in the field and impact on learning.

    Prereq: EDCI 507  and EDCI 508 
    Rstr: Teaching certification required
  

  • EDCI 527 - Elementary Science Methods

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Development and delivery of science curricula; integrated systems approach to instruction; activities based on analysis, synthesis, and authentic application of scientific concepts and principles; and site-based experiences.

    Prereq: EDCI 507  and EDCI 508 
    Rstr: Teaching certification required
  

  • EDCI 530 - Advanced Teaching Strategies

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Meaning-making and differentiation strategies across content areas.

    Rstr: Teaching certification required
  

  • EDCI 531 - Advanced Professional Strategies

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Leadership, collaboration, mentorship, and advocacy for responsive professionals.

    Rstr: Teaching certification required
  

  • EDCI 542 - Supervision of Student Teaching

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Study of the philosophy, goals and practice of supervising student teachers.
  

  • EDCI 570 - Diversity for the Progressive Educator

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Critical elements of race/ ethnicity, class, gender, language, and exceptional conditions and their impact on society, schools, communities, and individuals. Examined through complex, interactive discussions of contemporary issues, analysis of current literature, and application of concepts to world problems.

    Rstr: Teacher certification required
  

  • EDCI 572 - Current Issues in K-12 Instruction Practicum

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Current developments in political and social arenas that inform K-12 policy and practice. Examination of associated research and rhetoric.

    Rstr: Teacher certification required
  

  • EDCI 574 - Leading Teacher Learning

    3 Credit(s). 2 Hour(s) Lab. 2 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Advances and promotes teacher leadership through strategies and methods associated with guiding professional development for practicing teachers.

    Rstr: Teacher certification required
  

  • EDCI 576 - Supporting Classroom Instruction

    3 Credit(s). 2 Hour(s) Lab. 2 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Theoretical and practical models for instructional coaching. Tools to develop and support teachers using school-level data.

    Rstr: Teacher certification required
  

  • EDCI 590 - Applied Research in Curriculum and Instruction I

    2 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 2 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Seminar. Capstone development: research proposal to promote educational change.

    Rstr: Completion of 27 credit hours toward the M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction including EDCI 507 , EDCI 508 , and all courses in concentration
  

  • EDCI 591 - Applied Research in Curriculum and Instruction II

    1 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 1 Hour(s) Lecture.

    May be repeated for up to 2 hours of credit. Seminar. Capstone analysis and completion. Presentation of research findings in symposium; archiving and/or online publishing of final products.

    Prereq: EDCI 590  
  

  • EDCI 592 - Introduction to Qualitative Inquiry

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Foundations of qualitative inquiry including nature and epistemology. Discussion of action research and case study research.

    Rstr: Teacher certification required
  

  • EDCI 595 - Advanced Mathematics Practicum

    3 Credit(s). 3 Hour(s) Lab. 1 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Supervised field-based experience that includes implementation of targeted instructional prescription for K-8 mathematics students.

    Prereq: EDCI 520  
    Rstr: Teacher certification and permission from department head required
  

  • EDCI 597 - Directed Individual Study

    1-3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 1-3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Rstr: Permission of department required
  

  • EDCI 598 - Directed Individual Study

    1-3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 1-3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Rstr: Permission of department required
  

  • EDCI 599 - Capstone in Curriculum and Instruction

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Content varies. Alternate titles will appear on students’ transcripts. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.

    Rstr: Completion of 33 hours toward the M. Ed in Curriculum and Instruction including all core and concentration courses
  

  • EDCI 899 - Examinations Only

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Required of all graduate non-thesis students taking examinations, oral and/or written, who are not registered for any other course.

    Grading Option: S, U, W

Educational Foundations and Leadership

Prerequisites for admission to Education courses: any student may schedule EDFL 106, (or its honors equivalent, EDFL 207), or EDFL 201. Registration for other “Education” courses (EDCI, EDFL, IRED, READ, SPED above 200 level) will be limited to persons who have completed EDFL 106 (formerly 105) with a grade of “C” or better and who have formally applied and been admitted to the Professional Program in Teacher Education.
  

  • EDFL 106 - Introduction to Education

    3 Credit(s). 2 Hour(s) Lab. 2 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Education in the United States from a historical, philosophical, and operational point of view; counseling related to the teacher education program. Requires a minimum of 30 hours of field experience in a PK-12 environment under the supervision of a certified teacher in a designated school. Note: To earn a grade of “C” or higher in this course, a grade of S (satisfactory) must be earned on the field experience component.

  

  • EDFL 201 - Teaching, Learning, and Growth

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Principles associated with children’s learning and growth as students, including, but not limited to classroom dynamics and personal and societal issues affecting teaching and learning. Special emphasis is placed on the teacher’s role as a facilitator of academic and personal growth.

  

  • EDFL 207 - Honors Introduction to Education

    4 Credit(s). 1 Hour(s) Lab. 4 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Counseling, clinical experiences, and the foundations of education. Successful completion fulfills obligation for EDFL 105, and 208.

  

  • EDFL 395 - Orientation Leadership I

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Topics in orientation programming, university history, student development, diversity, multiculturalism, leadership development for Student Orientation Staff.
  

  • EDFL 396 - Orientation Leadership II

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Continuation of topics in orientation programming, university history, student development, diversity, multiculturalism, leadership development for Student Orientation Staff who are serving in their second year on the SOS staff.
  

  • EDFL 456 - Classroom Assessment

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Principles of effective assessment, development and use of a variety of performance-based and traditional assessment tools, and use of assessment data to inform instruction

    Prereq: SPED 391 , EDCI 450G , IRED 320 , and READ 410 
  

  • EDFL 571 - Applied Statistics in Education and Psychology

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Descriptive and inferential concepts applied to research problems in Education.
  

  • EDFL 597 - Directed Individual Study

    1-3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 1-3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Prereq: EDFL 501
    Rstr: Permission of department required
  

  • EDFL 598 - Directed Individual Study

    1-3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 1-3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Prereq: EDFL 501
    Rstr: Permission of department required
  

  • EDFL 599 - Thesis Research and Thesis

    3-9 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3-9 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Grading Option: S, U, W
  

  • EDFL 899 - Examinations Only

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Required of all graduate non-thesis students taking examinations, oral and/or written, who are not registered for any other course.

    Grading Option: S, U, W

Educational Leadership
  

  • EDLD 500 - Vision, Leadership and School Culture

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Crafting, articulating, implementing, and maintaining school vision and culture.
  

  • EDLD 501 - Using Data to Effect Change

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and using data to guide school improvement.
  

  • EDLD 502 - Legal, Regulatory, and Ethical Issues

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Fundamental concepts of American school law and how to apply the law to read world school settings.
  

  • EDLD 504 - Using Research to Lead Change

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Role of research in guiding school improvement.
  

  • EDLD 505 - Curriculum for Education Leaders

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Framework for investigating issues and trends related to curriculum development.
  

  • EDLD 506 - Assessment and Instruction for Educational Leaders

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Identification of best practices in assessment and instruction and then use that information to make evaluative judgments.
  

  • EDLD 507 - Internship

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Field-based leadership experience in an educational setting.
  

  • EDLD 508 - Systems Alignment

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Identification, analysis, and application of the various systems and processes that align a school’s program with its mission and that of the school system.
  

  • EDLD 509 - Change, Transition, and Evaluation

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Application of techniques for effective evaluation of educational programs.
  

  • EDLD 510 - Organizing the Learning Environment

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Knowledge and skills necessary to secure needed resources from a variety of sources to prioritize work, and to understand the use of technology to increase student achievement and build focused and sustained staff development.
  

  • EDLD 511 - Community Engagement

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Skills to analyze and interpret various models of school-community organizational frameworks.

  

  • EDLD 512 - Capstone Internship

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Project that will be presented to the candidate’s committee.

    Rstr: Open only to educational leadership students in the semester of graduation
  

  • EDLD 598 - Special Topics in Educational Leadership

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Content varies. Alternate subtitles will appear on students’ transcripts.

    Rstr: Permission of instructor required
    Grading Option: S, U, W
  

  • EDLD 700 - Administration in the Non-Public Sector

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Overview of theories and good practice principles related to school administration and management across the full range of management tasks that exist in a non-public setting.
  

  • EDLD 705 - Educational Philosophy and Ethos

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Survey of traditions of educational philosophy including a focus on specific obligations inherent in non-public school missions.
  

  • EDLD 710 - Financial Management

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Non-public school processes and responsibilities including budget building, financial management, reading non-profit financial statements, financial planning, and non-traditional financing.
  

  • EDLD 715 - Curriculum Design and Evaluation

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Private sector mission/Program/Curriculum critical alignment with an emphasis on assessment of curricular, student, faculty and institutional performance.
  

  • EDLD 720 - Educational Law in the Non-Public Sector

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Legal structures and needs of non-public schools. Contract labor, tort liability and civil rights.
  

  • EDLD 800 - Introduction to Research Design in Educational Leadership

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Prepares students for the dissertation. Discusses quantitative and qualitative methodologies in applied research. Same as EDF 800 at Southeastern.
  

  • EDLD 801 - Writing for Research in Educational Leadership

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Course is designed to prepare the doctoral student for the conduct of scholarly inquiry and writing. Topics include refining writing style, avoiding plagiarism, adhering to APA style, conducting literature reviews, and critiquing. It is expected that students will have knowledge of and skills in the use of computer applications, research and statistics, and information literacy. Same as EDF 801 at Southeastern.
  

  • EDLD 802 - Quantitative Methods in Educational Leadership

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Introduces advanced statistical techniques commonly used in educational research, parametric and non-parametric analysis through the use of statistical analysis software. Same as EDF 802 at Southeastern.
  

  • EDLD 803 - Qualitative Methods in Educational Leadership

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Future trends, issues and problems in academic educational systems, understanding and developing a qualitative research design, identifying problems and solutions and developing relevant theory in qualitative research. Same as EDF 803 at Southeastern.
  

  • EDLD 810 - Leadership Theory and Practice

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Knowledge of past models of leadership is linked with an analysis of the complexities of contemporary schools, and the skills required to assume the role and responsibilities of the administrator in restructured school environments. Emphasis is placed on skills involving articulation of organizational mission, collegial engagement and consensus building, implementing and sustaining the change process and total quality management.
  

  • EDLD 811 - Educational Management

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Course is designed to examine the role of superintendents and central office directors in emerging social, economic and political contexts that are changing the nature of schooling, altering how schools are viewed, and are transforming how they lead. A broad range of issues that are critical to the success of new superintendents and issues that affect relationships and impact districts will be explored. Particular attention will be paid to issues of leadership in diverse organizations. Same as EDL 811 at Southeastern.
  

  • EDLD 812 - Supervision in Educational Settings

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Course will include advanced definitions and determinations of staffing needs, supervision, and management and coordination problems. Also to be addressed are policies for recruitment, selection, assignment, salary planning, scheduling, promotion, separation, grievances, reassignment, records, development programs, in-service training, evaluation, benefits and services. Same as EDL 812 at Southeastern.
  

  • EDLD 820 - Legal Issues and Ethics in Educational Organizations

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Studies of federal and state constitutions, legislation, regulatory guidelines and court decisions related to the operation of educational organizations such as contractual requirements, church-state relationships, education of special needs students, student and parental rights, tort liability, ethics and morality. Same as EDL 820 at Southeastern.
  

  • EDLD 821 - Politics and Community Relations

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Administrative factors in developing community involvement in public schools and individual communication. Uses social science theory for educational policy-making. Same as EDL 821 at Southeastern.
  

  • EDLD 822 - Policy Development and Analysis

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Understanding the process by which educational policy is formulated, analyzed, implemented, and evaluated. Same as EDL 822 at Southeastern.
  

  • EDLD 823 - Fiduciary Management of Educational Organizations

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Study of the principles of taxation, local, state and federal financing of education and equalization of educational opportunity. Special emphasis given to the complete budget making process at the district level and a detailed study of school business management at the local school level. Sound accounting procedures reviewed and additional topics will include introduction to purchasing, transportation, food service operations and other business-related tasks and functions. Same as EDL 823 at Southeastern.
  

  • EDLD 830 - Foundations of Curriculum Theory and Design

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Investigation of curriculum theory with emphasis on the various approaches to curriculum design and development and other factors that impact curriculum. Same as EDL 830 at Southeastern.
  

  • EDLD 831 - Critical Analysis of Current Research On Effective Educational Practice

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Course will focus on recent research on best practices of leadership for empowering teachers, creating communities of continuous learning, and increasing student achievement. The students will hone their critical thinking skills through analysis, synthesis and evaluation of research reporting. Same as EDL 831 at Southeastern.
  

  • EDLD 832 - Educational Evaluation

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Course is designed to provide students with the research and evaluation skills required to implement various program evaluation models. It is also intended to provide the skills necessary for effectively using the standards of the National Joint Committee on Standards for Program Evaluation as required by State certification guidelines. Same EDL 832 at Southeastern.
  

  • EDLD 840 - Change Theory

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Emphasizing the application or organizational development practices related to educational settings, this course is designed to focus on change theory and its implementation in schools. The course is designed to assist in the understanding of change by utilizing some of the concepts of Kurt Lewin, including field theory and action research. Course topics and instruction offer an examination of the fundamental concepts of change and behavioral analysis. Same as EDL 840 at Southeastern.
  

  • EDLD 841 - Organizational Development for Learning Communities

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Theories of leadership and organizational development, and strategies for creating communities of continuous learning. Same as EDL 841 at Southeastern.
  

  • EDLD 842 - Culture, Climate and Change Leadership

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Concepts needed for systemic changes in K-12 public education. Same as EDL 842 at Southeastern.
  

  • EDLD 843 - School District Central Office Administration: Organization, Structure and Function

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    In-depth study of organizational structure and supervisory roles and responsibilities of school district central office staff. Examines central office administration’s impact on the overall success of the schools and their professional and non-professional staffs in relation to the students and community they serve.
  

  • EDLD 844 - Survey Design in Educational Research

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Design, scaling, and development of surveys used in educational research.
  

  • EDLD 845 - Educational Leadership Statistics Lab I

    1 Credit(s). 2 Hour(s) Lab. 0 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Reinforces concepts and principles taught/learned in EDFL 571  with an emphasis on developing students’ skills in computer-based quantitative data analysis using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software.
  

  • EDLD 846 - K-12 Virtual Schools

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Purpose, function, and roles of virtual schools delivering K-12 instruction. Examines different perspectives of virtual schooling.
  

  • EDLD 847 - Philosophy of Educational Leadership Seminar

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Readings in political science, philosophy, leadership and the economics and ethics of human development. Major theme of prospects of liberal democracy in an advanced capitalist society, and the role of educational leadership therein.
  

  • EDLD 848 - Race, Class, and Gender Issues in K-12 Education

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Establishes a platform for advanced, engaged and critical research on race, class and gender, and how they intersect. Investigates gender, race and the intricate connections in society, and culture by way of historical and contemporary contexts examined from multi-cultural and multi-racial perspectives.
  

  • EDLD 849 - History of Western Education

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    History and philosophy of pedagogy and education from ancient time to present, evolution of pedagogical theory and practice in different countries, and current state of pedagogy and education in the USA and beyond.
  

  • EDLD 850 - Leadership Theory and Practice in Higher Education

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Examines the most influential leadership theories and models, and explores their implications for contemporary higher education leaders and managers. Emphasizes requisite knowledge, skills, and ethical obligations.
  

  • EDLD 851 - Administration and Management in Higher Education

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Applies best administrative and management theories and practices to contemporary higher education organization and issues.
  

  • EDLD 852 - Student Affairs in Higher Education

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Examines the research and best practices on the development and management of services and education that enhance student success and growth in higher education.
  

  • EDLD 853 - Governance and Legal Aspects of Higher Education

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Recent development on campus dormitory searches, defamation and plagiarism, and the student’s right to freedom of speech in the classroom.
  

  • EDLD 854 - Public Policy in Higher Education

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    The process of policy formulation in general and policy formulation in higher education in particular. Higher education policy and policy formulation in Louisiana as a comparative case.
  

  • EDLD 855 - Policy Development & Analysis in Higher Education

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Examination of research on the politics of policy formulation with an emphasis on higher education at the national and regional levels.
  

  • EDLD 856 - Financial Management in Higher Education

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Overview of higher education financing and budgetary issues at the national and regional levels.
  

  • EDLD 857 - Academic Affairs in Higher Education

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Examination of issues relevant to University curriculum review. development and new curricular initiatives; faculty hiring and promotion; support for faculty research and teaching; and the administration of all academic departments and programs in the modern university.
  

  • EDLD 858 - Community College Administration

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Focuses on understanding the role of community colleges and provides practical experience for community college leaders.
  

  • EDLD 859 - Culture, Climate, and Change Leadership in Higher Education

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Concepts needed for systematic changes in higher education institutions.
  

  • EDLD 860 - Strategic Planning and Human Resources in Higher Education

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Skill sets required of higher education administrators and managers as leaders and effective planners.
  

  • EDLD 861 - History and Philosophy of Higher Education

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Main lines of the history of higher education in the United States and philosophical work bearing on the question the goals of higher education in America and the kind of curriculum, leadership and management required to achieve those goals.
  

  • EDLD 862 - Planning and Evaluation in Higher Education

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Research, planning, and evaluation skills required to utilize and implement various evaluation models.
  

  • EDLD 863 - Educational Leadership Statistics Lab II

    2 Credit(s). 3 Hour(s) Lab. 0 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Reinforces concepts and principles taught/learned in EDLD 802  with an emphasis on developing students’ skills in computer-based quantitative data analysis using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software.
  

  • EDLD 871 - Special Topics in Instructional Leadership

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Same as EDL 871 at Southeastern.
  

  • EDLD 875 - Special Topics in Educational Leadership and Management

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Same as EDL 875 at Southeastern.
  

  • EDLD 880 - Research Practicum in Educational Leadership

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Data collection, analysis and interpretation to meet student-specific needs. Same as EDL 880 at Southeastern.
  

  • EDLD 881 - Educational Leadership Intercession Seminar I

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Addresses current issues in higher education and relates these issues to doctoral student research.
  

  • EDLD 882 - Educational Leadership Intercession Seminar II

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Addresses current issues in higher education and relates these issues to doctoral student research.
  

  • EDLD 883 - Educational Leadership Intercession Seminar III

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Addresses current issues in higher education and relates these issues to doctoral student research.
  

  • EDLD 897 - Internship

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Same as EDL 897 at Southeastern.
  

  • EDLD 900 - Doctoral Dissertation Seminar I.

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Proposal and dissertation writing. Grades S, U, W. Same as EDF 900 at Southeastern.
  

  • EDLD 999 - Dissertation Research and Dissertation

    3-24 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3-24 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Grades S, U, W. Same as EDF 990 at Southeastern.
 

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