2006-2008 Bulletin of the Graduate Programs

- Page 34 - Revision as of 10/11/2006 EDU-7600 Building Collaborative Schools (2) Presentation and development of the skills necessary for the principal in building collaborative schools. Emphasis on the building and development of a shared vision for the school which values the positives of a diverse community; consensus building and negotiating with various constituents, business, and social agencies within diverse community settings. Techniques in collaborating with families, responding to community needs, and mobilizing community resources to facilitate student success and the school vision will be presented. EDU-7900 Applied Research Project in Education (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. EDU-7950 Research Thesis in Education (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 the graduate advisor or thesis committee. Credit may be earned over a period of several semesters.