2006-2008 Bulletin of the Graduate Programs

- Page 31 - Revision as of 10/11/2006 EDA-6550 Special Topics in Administration: Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness (2) This course covers the traditional theories and concepts of leadership as well as the most recently developed leadership philosophies. It emphasizes the application of leadership concepts in both non-profit and business organizations through critical thinking, problem-solving, and personal experiences. It also seeks to develop and enhance the skills of effective leadership including (1) communication, (2) coaching, (3) managing conflict, power, politics, and organizational culture, and (4) organizational change and development. EDA-6600 The Principalship: Early Childhood to Young Adolescence (2) This course will focus on issues which promote the effective operation of schools for early and middle grades. Promotion of the success of all students by quality management of school operations will include (1) developmentally appropriate design and use of facilities, (2) development of a safe, secure, and efficient learning environment, (3) nurture of a school culture conducive to learning, and (4) develop- mentally and legally appropriate day-to-day operational policies and procedures. EDA-6700 The Principalship: Adolescence to Young Adult (2) This course will focus on issues which promote the effective operation of schools for middle and secondary grades. Promotion of the success of all students by quality management of school operations will include (1) developmentally appropriate design and use of facilities, (2) development of a safe, secure, and efficient learning environment, (3) nurture of a school culture conducive to learning, and (4) develop- mentally and legally appropriate day-to-day operational policies and procedures. EDA-7100 School Finance (2) A study of the historical issues, constitutional issues, sources of revenue, state aid distribution methods, and the budgeting process for K-12 schools. The course is designed for the practicing school administrator and will focus on Ohio public schools. EDA-7200 Staff and Pupil Personnel Services (2) This course emphasizes the systematic selection, evaluation, assignment, and development of both professional and classified school personnel. The development of an understanding of the decision-making functions of the personnel administration and an understanding of associated task areas will be emphasized. EDA-7900 Applied Research Project in Educational Administration (2-4) Students will complete an approved applied research project designed in conjunction with a faculty advisor and/or an external mentor. The project must take place in an appropriate educational setting. The research project will be documented by a multi-media presentation and written report which will be suitable for the portfolio. EDA-7950 Research Thesis in Educational Administration (2-4) An organized scientific contribution or comprehensive analysis of a theory and/or practice in a specific area of education. Thesis topic must be approved by graduate advisor or thesis committee. Credit may be earned over a period of several semesters. EDU-6000 Learning Theory (2) A study of the development of current theories in cognitive psychology: examination of human memory structure, encoding, storage, and retrieval processes, as well as how beliefs about one's self,