Graduate Catalog 2014-2015

7000

EDEL 7000 Architects of Change

Prerequisite: Admission to the Ed.S. program in Education Leadership. This course is the first course in the integrated studies program for leadership of high performing schools. The instructional focus is on the leadership role in facilitating organizational vision, the change process, and the political and cultural context within which the organization functions. This course is repeatable for credit.

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EDEL 7100 Residency I

Prerequisites: Admission to the Ed.S. Leadership program, employment in an administrative position, and signed agreements with the district and school- based mentor. This is the first course of the performance-based field experience which guides the standards-based practical application of content associated with coursework in Architects of Change. This course is repeatable for credit.

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EDEL 7200 Curriculum & Instruction

This course is the second course in the integrated studies program for leadership of high performing schools. The instructional focus is on the leadership role in sustaining a school culture and instructional program conducive to student learning, staff growth, and community involvement. This course is repeatable for credit.

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EDEL 7300 Residency II

Prerequisites: Admission to the Educational Leadership Program Ed.S., employment in an administrative position, signed agreements with the district and school-based mentor, and successful completion of Architects of Change and Residency I. This is the second course of the performance-based field experience which guides the standards-based practical application of content associated with the coursework in Curriculum and Instruction. This course is repeatable for credit.

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EDEL 7600 Resources

This course is the third course in the integrated studies program for leadership of high performing schools. This instructional focus is on the leadership role in managing resources in a responsible manner that is fair, equitable, and open to public scrutiny. This course is repeatable for credit.

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EDEL 7700 Residency III

Prerequisites: Admission to the Educational Leadership Program Ed.S., employment in an administrative position, signed agreements with the district and school-based mentor, and successful completion of Curriculum and Instruction and Residency II. This is the third course of the performance-based field experience which guides the standards-based practical application of content associated with the coursework in Resources and Synthesis and Closure. This course is repeatable for credit.

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EDEL 7900 Synthesis & Closure

Prerequisite: Admission to the Ed.S. program in Education Leadership and satisfactory completion of EDEL 7000 and 7200. This is the fourth course in the integrated studies program for leadership of high performing schools. The instructional focus is on the role of leadership in research, inquiry, and reflection.

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