Mar 28, 2024  
2014-2015 Undergraduate and Graduate Academic Catalog 
    
2014-2015 Undergraduate and Graduate Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions



To enroll in any 400-level course, students must be admitted to the Upper Division; to enroll in a 400(G)-level course in which there are graduate students, students must have junior or higher standing.

*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 411(G) - Developmental Assessment and Research in Early Childhood Education


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

    Purposes and processes of assessment; interpretation and application of assessment data; and research and trends.

    Prereq: EDCI 405(G) /SPED 405(G) , EDCI 407 /SPED 407(G)  , SPED 422(G) , KNES 307 , and Block II courses in PK-3 program.

     

  
  • EDCI 413 - Foundations and Program Development in Early Childhood Education


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

    Historical theory, research and current knowledge base of early childhood education. Program and integrated curriculum development in early childhood.

  
  • EDCI 416(G) - Materials and Media of Instruction


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

    Production and use of instructional materials and media. Open to graduate students in other academic disciplines.

  
  • EDCI 422 - Middle School English Methods


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

  
  • EDCI 423 - Middle School Science Methods


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

  
  • EDCI 424 - Middle School Social Studies Methods


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

  
  • EDCI 425 - Science in the Elementary School


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

    Materials and methods for teaching science in the elementary grades.

    Prereq: Block I courses.
  
  • EDCI 426 - Social Studies in the Elementary School


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

    Materials and methods for teaching social studies in the elementary grades.

    Prereq: Block II courses.
  
  • EDCI 427 - Teaching in a Diverse Society


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

    Principles of instruction for and about diverse groups in our education system.

    Prereq: Block II courses.
  
  • EDCI 428 - Science and Social Studies for Alternate Certification Candidates


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

    Prereq: EDCI 430 ; IRED 315  and READ 409 .
    Rstr: Alternate certification candidates only.
  
  • EDCI 430 - Classroom Management for Elementary Teachers


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

    Classroom management techniques including planning and organizing for instruction, creating a disciplined learning environment, and examining teaching models for a variety of learning styles.

    Coreq: EDCI 300 , IRED 320 .
  
  • EDCI 439 - Classroom Management for Middle School Teachers


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

    Classroom management techniques including planning and organizing for instruction, creating a disciplined learning environment, and examining teaching models for a variety of learning styles.

  
  • EDCI 440 - Reflections and Professional Growth


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

    Seminars with the university supervisor of student teaching. Activities and discussions to provide self-evaluation, reflections, and support for the student teacher; promote professionalism and growth; develop critical thinkers engaging in integrative, analytical problem solving; share instructional materials; and provide advice on classroom organization, time management, and teaching ideas.

    Coreq: Student teaching.
  
  • EDCI 448 - Secondary School English Methods


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

    Strategies and materials for teaching secondary English.

    Prereq: Successful completion of all courses listed for the freshman and sophomore years in the student’s curriculum; a grade point average of 2.5 overall and a grade of “C” or better in all courses in English. EDCI 40.
    Coreq: EDCI 469 .
  
  • EDCI 450 - Classroom Management and Instructional Design for Secondary Teachers


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

    Classr truction, creating a disciplined learning environment, and examining teaching models for a variety of learning styles.

    Prereq: SPED 391 , EDCI 427 , IRED 320 .
  
  • EDCI 452 - Secondary School Mathematics Methods


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

    Strategies and materials for teaching secondary mathematics.

    Prereq: Successful completion of all courses listed for the freshman and sophomore years in the student’s curriculum; a grade point average of 2.5 overall and a grade of “C” or better in all courses in mathematics. EDCI 450 .
    Coreq: EDCI 469 .
  
  • EDCI 453 - Secondary School Science Methods


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

    Strategies and materials for teaching secondary science.

    Prereq: Successful completion of all courses listed for the freshman and sophomore years of the student’s curriculum; a grade point average of 2.5 overall and a grade of “C” or better in all science courses. EDCI 450 .
    Coreq: EDCI 469 .
  
  • EDCI 454 - Secondary School Social Studies Methods


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

    Strategies and materials for teaching secondary social studies.

    Prereq: Successful completion of all courses listed for the freshman and sophomore years of the student’s curriculum; a grade point average of 2.5 overall and a grade of “C” or better in all social studies courses. EDCI 450 .
    Coreq: EDCI 469 .
  
  • EDCI 463(G) - Secondary School Foreign Language Methods


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

    Strategies and materials for teaching secondary foreign language.

    Rstr: Graduate status or successful completion of all courses listed for the freshman and sophomore years of the student’s curriculum; a grade point average of 2.5 overall and a grade of “C” or better in all courses taken in the major and minor fields of study.
  
  • EDCI 469 - Advanced Field Experiences for Secondary Teachers


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

    Requires 45 hours of field experiences in which candidates will work directly with students in grades 7-12.

    Prereq: EDCI 450 , EDFL 456  and READ 410 . EDCI 448 , EDCI 452 , EDCI 453  or EDCI 454 .
  
  • EDCI 471(G) - Professional Preparation for ESOL Teachers


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

    Theories, practical approaches and techniques for teaching ESOL to elementary, secondary, and adult education students.

  
  • EDCI 476 - Student Teaching in Early Childhood


    9 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Coreq: EDCI 440 .
    Pre/Coreq: Completion of all courses listed in the freshman, sophomore, and junior years, and the first semester of the senior year, for the selected 254 curriculum. Grade point average of at least 2.5 on all work attempted, on all professional education courses, and (for 4-8, 6-12, and K-12 candidates only) on all courses in the content specialty area. Satisfactory completion of all required national assessment tests.

  
  • EDCI 477 - Student Teaching in the Elementary Grades


    9 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Prereq: Completion of all courses listed in the freshman, sophomore, and junior years, and the first semester of the senior year, for the selected 254 curriculum. Grade point average of at least 2.5 on all work attempted, on all professional education courses, and (for 4-8, 6-12, and K-12 candidates only) on all courses in the content specialty area. Satisfactory completion of all required national assessment tests.
    Coreq: EDCI 440 .
  
  • EDCI 478 - Student Teaching in the Middle School


    9 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Prereq: Completion of all courses listed in the freshman, sophomore, and junior years, and the first semester of the senior year, for the selected 254 curriculum. Grade point average of at least 2.5 on all work attempted, on all professional education courses, and (for 4-8, 6-12, and K-12 candidates only) on all courses in the content specialty area. Satisfactory completion of all required national assessment tests.
    Coreq: EDCI 440 .
  
  • EDCI 479 - Student Teaching in the Secondary School


    9 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Prereq: Completion of all courses listed in the freshman, sophomore, and junior years, and the first semester of the senior year, for the selected 254 curriculum. Grade point average of at least 2.5 on all work attempted, on all professional education courses, and (for 4-8, 6-12, and K-12 candidates only) on all courses in the content specialty area. Satisfactory completion of all required national assessment tests.
    Coreq: EDCI 440 .
  
  • EDCI 481 - Student Teaching in Elementary School Music


    6 Credit(s). 14 Hour(s) Lab. 0 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Prereq: successful completion of all courses listed for freshman, sophomore, and junior years of the student’s curriculum; a grade-point average of 2.5 overall; 2.5 in the professional education component; 2.5 in the teaching specialty; music methods with a grade of “C” or better; and satisfactory scores on the required portions of the national assessment tests.
    Coreq: EDCI 482  and EDCI 440 .
  
  • EDCI 482 - Student Teaching in Secondary School Music


    6 Credit(s). 14 Hour(s) Lab. 0 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Prereq: Successful completion of all courses listed for freshman, sophomore, and junior years of student’s curriculum; a grade point average of 2.5 overall; 2.5 in the professional education component; 2.5 in the teaching specialty; music methods with a grade of “C” or better; and satisfactory scores on the required portions of the national assessment tests.
    Coreq: EDCI 481  and EDCI 440 .
  
  • EDCI 485 - Internship for Alternate Certification Candidates I


    3-6 Credit(s).

    For post-baccalaureate candidates pursuing certification through Practitioner Teacher or non-master’s Alternate Certification routes.

    Prereq: Completion of all other course work prescribed for the candidate’s individual program and completion of all required national assessment test.
  
  • EDCI 487 - Internship for Alternate Certification Candidates II


    3-6 Credit(s).

    For post-baccalaureate candidates pursuing certification through Practitioner Teacher or non-master’s Alternate Certification routes.

  
  • EDCI 488 - Student Teaching in Grades K-12


    9 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Coreq: EDCI 440 .
  
  • EDCI 492 - Effective Teaching Strategies for Clinical Experiences


    2-3 Credit(s).

    Management and teaching techniques and strategies for student teachers.

    Prereq: Completion of all courses listed in the freshman, sophomore, and junior years, and the first semester of the senior year, for the selected curriculum. Grade point average of at least 2.5 on all work attempted, on all professional education courses, and (for 4-8, 6-12, and K-12 candidates only) on all courses in the content specialty area. Satisfactory completion of all required national assessment tests.
    Rstr: Open only to students enrolled in student teaching.
  
  • EDCI 495(G) - Special Projects in Education


    1-3 Credit(s).

    Prereq: Completion of all courses listed in the freshman, sophomore, and junior years, and the first semester of the senior year, for the selected curriculum. Grade point average of at least 2.5 on all work attempted, on all professional education courses, and (for 4-8, 6-12, and K-12 candidates only) on all courses in the content specialty area. Satisfactory completion of all required national assessment tests.
    Rstr: Appropriate standing and permission of department required.
  
  • EDCI 496(G) - Special Projects in Education


    1-3 Credit(s).

    Prereq: Completion of all courses listed in the freshman, sophomore, and junior years, and the first semester of the senior year, for the selected curriculum. Grade point average of at least 2.5 on all work attempted, on all professional education courses, and (for 4-8, 6-12, and K-12 candidates only) on all courses in the content specialty area. Satisfactory completion of all required national assessment tests.
    Rstr: Appropriate standing and permission of department required.
  
  • EDCI 500 - Social-Emotional Needs of the Gifted


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

    Affective needs of academically and creatively talented students. Emphasis on issues which are functions of these abilities and societal perceptions and expectations of such students. Same as SPED 500 .

    Prereq: EDCI 507  EDCI 508  EDCI 506  
  
  • EDCI 503 - Developing Creativity in the Classroom


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

    Various conceptions of creativity.  Methods for eliciting creative thinking from students, application of creative problem solving strategies, and exploration of personal creativity.

    Prereq: EDCI 506  SPED 503 
    Rstr: If prerequisites are not met, permission of program coordinator required.
  
  • EDCI 505 - Secondary School Instruction in Inclusive Settings


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

    Creating and implementing universal design for instruction for students with disabilities in grades 6 through 12.

  
  • EDCI 506 - Nature and Needs of Gifted Children


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

    Characteristics, needs, and learning difficulties of gifted/Creative children. Programs, strategies, curricular adjustments for gifted.

    Prereq: EDCI 507  EDCI 508  
    Rstr: If prerequisites are not met, permission of program coordinator required.
  
  • 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 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Contemporary educational problems.

  
  • EDCI 516 - Evolution of Curriculum and Instruction


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

    Methods of enhancing use of “best practice” strategies in teaching and learning, and corresponding theoretical underpinnings.

    Rstr: Teaching certification required
  
  • 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 methematics 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 , 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 , 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 , 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 , EDCI 508 
    Rstr: Teaching certification required
  
  • EDCI 528 - Elementary School Curriculum


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

    Classroom and field based study of processes in the development and evaluation of elementary curriculum.

    Pre/Coreq: EDCI 521 

    Rstr: Elementary teaching certification required
  
  • EDCI 529 - Curriculum in Secondary School


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

    Classroom and field based study of processes in the development and evaluation of secondary curriculum.

    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 533 - National Board Certification Candidate Support I


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

    Supports preparation of NBPTS Entry IV and development of additional certification entries.

    Rstr: Teaching certification required
  
  • EDCI 534 - National Board Certification Candidate Support II


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

    Supports preparation of videos and narratives of instruction for entries, and preparation for assessment center activities.

    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.

    Practicum-based application and investigation of current developments in curriculum and pedagogy that inform K-12 instruction, practice, and policy.

    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 shool-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 3 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).

    Prereq: EDFL 501
    Rstr: Permission of department required
  
  • EDCI 598 - Directed Individual Study


    1-3 Credit(s).

    Prereq: EDFL 501
    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.

    Rstr: Completion of 33 hours toward the M. Ed in Curriculum and Instruction including all core and concentration courses.
  
  • EDCI 899 - Examinations Only


    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: Grades: 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, multiculturism, 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, multiculturism, 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 427 , IRED 320 .
  
  • EDFL 571 - Applied Statistics in Education and Psychology


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

    Study of descriptive and inferential concepts applied to research problems in education.

  
  • EDFL 589 - Field Study


    3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Individualized study of a problem or action research in the curriculum major.

    Prereq: EDFL 571 
  
  • EDFL 597 - Directed Individual Study


    1-3 Credit(s).

    Prereq: EDFL 501
    Rstr: Permission of department required
  
  • EDFL 598 - Directed Individual Study


    1-3 Credit(s).

    Prereq: EDFL 501
    Rstr: Permission of department required
  
  • EDFL 599 - Thesis Research and Thesis


    3-9 Credit(s).

    Grading Option: Grades: S, U, W.
  
  • EDFL 899 - Examinations Only


    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: Grades: 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: 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.

 

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