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Single Subject and Small Group Research Designs |
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Introduction to research on single subjects and small groups, with application to problems in education and related areas. |
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Philosophy of Education |
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Major philosophical concepts and principles as they apply to education from Plato to the present. |
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Study of the Individual |
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Case study methods, laboratory experience and practicum where applicable. |
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Social, Cultural, Political and Community Dimensions of Education |
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This course provides school leaders with an understanding of the historical, philosophical, ethical, social, and economic influences affecting education to the degree that they can apply their understandings to professional decisions. Students are expected to apply political concepts and strategies and approaches to collaboration in involving the community in decision making, building community support for school priorities. Throughout the course, students' work will be expected to manifest a sensitivity to issues of diversity in a pluralistic society. |
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Leadership, Planning, and Organizational Behavior in Education |
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This course provides school leaders with preparation in skills for providing purpose and direction for individuals and groups, shaping school culture and values, facilitating the development of shared strategic vision for the school, formulating goals and planning change efforts with staff, and setting priorities for one's school in the context of community and district priorities for student and staff needs. |
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Educational Law and Organizational Structure of Education |
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An examination of the legislative and judicial actions affecting the public schools. Consideration is given to contemporary legal issues for teachers, administrators, and boards. |
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Curriculum, Instruction, and Learning Theory |
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This course investigates curricular decision-making and program evaluation strategies as they affect the educational program. Problem solving skills are presented through theory and simulation. |
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Technology and Information Systems |
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Exploration of computer equipment, operation, means of communication with computers, instructional use and impact of computers in society. |
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Personal Communications and Ethics |
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This course prepares aspiring school leaders to plan for their personal and professional development; understand and use the principles of interpersonal, oral, and written communication; and follow a professional code of ethics and values. |
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Personnel, Supervision, and Staff Development |
| Prerequisite |
ED 630 |
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Specific techniques and systems to supervise instruction. Interpersonal communication and group process skills are applied to administrative supervision. |
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Policy and Educational Finance |
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This course provides school leaders with an understanding about managing and allocating resources in a political climate in which policy decisions are based upon historical resource allocations. |
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Administration of the Elementary School |
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The common elements of leadership and management as they apply to elementary principalship. Practical applications in an elementary setting will be addressed. |
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Administration of the Secondary School |
| Prerequisite |
EECE 642 ED 630 |
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The common elements of leadership and management as they apply to the secondary principalship. Practical applications in a secondary setting will be addressed. |
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Secondary School Curriculum |
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History, development, and evaluation of curricular patterns in the secondary schools. Analysis of current curricular practice and trends. |
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Internship |
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A supervised field experience or internship in education related to the graduate major subject. Variable credit from 1-10. May be repeated if setting varies. Possible settings include elementary, secondary, post-secondary, adult. |
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Educational Alternatives for Learning |
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In-depth examination of established and innovative approaches to instruction across the Pre-K-12 curriculum. |
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Issues in Education |
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Seminar to examine current issues and trends in education. |
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Topics in Education |
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Topical seminar in Education; may be repeated when the topic changes. |
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Portfolio Option Pre-Assessment |
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This course fulfills the pre-assessment portion of portfolio development for advanced graduate students completing a portfolio for a Master's degree or licensure in Minnesota. The course provides school leaders with preparation in knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to identify professional needs and developmental plans for a professional portfolio. |
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Portfolio Option Post-Assessment |
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This course fulfills the final phase of portfolio development for advanced graduate students completing the portfolio component of a Master's degree or licensure in Minnesota. The course provides school leaders with preparation in skills to complete a professional portfolio and self-study autobiographical paper that demonstrates knowledge, skill and dispositions in all program guidelines and indicators. |
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