EDU 601 - Leading the Future of Education

Credit Hour(s): 3
This course brings together theory and practice by illustrating what theoretical concepts of organizations and leadership look like in real-world school settings and then showing how the educational leader can use the knowledge of theory to solve problems of practice. Learners will examine school organization theories and critical domains of leadership, such as school vision, culture, management, collaboration, ethics, and environments. Learners will develop conceptual, managerial, and interpersonal leadership skills through analysis of school goals and purpose; organizational design, development and improvement; curricular and instructional leadership; and school-community relationships. Techniques and procedures involved in the long-range planning of school facilities will be examined: for example, school population projections, characteristics of the present and future educational programs, space requirements, evaluation of existing facilities, future use of existing buildings, analysis of financial resources available, identification of reasonable alternatives, and the probable consequences of such alternatives. 3 Credit(s). 3 Contact Hour(s).

Prerequisite(s): None
Course Session Cycle: Summer I, Fall I, and Spring I
Course Yearly Cycle: Yearly