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Technology Leadership | Teaching & Education | Online Courses
$800
Description:   This course is designed to provide an interactive, collaborative environment that fosters development of technology leaders with skill in the design and implementation of emerging technologies in the educational environment.  
Prerequisite: Graduate Program in Education 
Learning Objectives: Students will 
gain and understanding of comprehensive integration of technology 
identify and analyze curricular design, instructional strategies, and learning environments integrate appropriate technologies to maximize learning and teaching. 
learn to apply technology to enhance their professional practice and to increase their own productivity and that of others 
recognize the integration of technology to support productive systems for learning and administration. 
use technology to plan and implement comprehensive systems of effective assessment and evaluation. 
understand the social, legal, and ethical issues related to technology and model responsible decision-making related to these issues. 
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School Business Administration | Teaching & Education | Online Courses
$800
School Business Administration, Introduction 
Course Description:  This course provides an overview of the major areas of responsibilities of the school business administrator. Financial support for public schools from local, state, and federal governments will be emphasized. Fiscal planning, budgeting, plant management, accounting and purchasing procedures, distribution of supplies and services, transportation and food service will be examined. The course will underscore the crucial role of the school business administrator as a key member of the district’s leadership team. The course is also designed to provide students with an understanding of how the school business administrator can facilitate educational decision-making, thereby having a positive effect on student learning. 
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Superintendency | Teaching & Education | Online Courses
$800
Superintendency
Course Description:   This course provides both the theoretical constructs and the practical applications involved in the responsibilities exclusive to district-level administrative leadership. These include the macro-level applications of budgeting, staff development, community and external stakeholder relations, and advocacy. This course will also guide students in developing the initial components of a district-wide action research project focused on central office functions. 
Learning Objectives:
Explain the roles and functions of the school district superintendent and other senior administrators in the operation of a PreK–12 school district 
Analyze the organizational structure of a PreK–12 school district and its relationship with federal and state rules and regulations  
Critique current models of school district governance (i.e., school board structure and executive leadership) in operating schools with a view to maximizing student learning and conducting school business efficiently 
Assess the leadership requirements of the role of superintendent and senior administrator and their responsibilities and qualifications  
Differentiate the various responsibilities and approaches used by senior staff to manage finances, human resources, facilities, technology, and other support services in a typical PreK–12 school district
Develop effective approaches or solutions to issues and challenges that are likely to face the executive leadership of a school district   
Compose a personal philosophy of leadership that supports the student’s interest in serving as a superintendent or other senior school district administrator
Explain the professional responsibilities of current administrators serving in key district leadership positions to maximize student learning and professional growth 
Evaluate a current issue or problem in a school district in a manner that reflects the student’s  ability to apply the knowledge and skills learned in this course
Develop district and personal strategies to promote student achievement that are fair, have integrity, and are ethical  
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Organization and Governance in Higher Education | Teaching & Education | Online Courses
$800
Organization and Governance in Higher Education
Course Description:   This course provides an analysis of governance and policy-making affecting the control of colleges and universities. Attention is given to policy generation, governing board supervision, and the impact of institutional, professional, and regional groups as well as community, state, and federal pressures. 
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Doctorate Dissertation | Teaching & Education | Online Courses
$800
Doctorate Dissertation Preparation
Course Description: The dissertation process serves to bring together all of the experiences in which students have engaged during the entire program. The dissertation culminates the theoretical and practical research experiences of the candidates. The application of theory and research to solve, inform, or suggest changes in problems and dilemmas facing educational leaders today should be reflected in an original, sophisticated, and high-quality document. The end result is a final dissertation and successful defense. This course may be repeated for a total of 8 credit hours.
Learning Objectives:
Develop and design a rigorous research project with input from their online instructor
Conduct the research and present the findings
Publish the results
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Master´s Thesis | Teaching & Education | Online Courses
$800
Master’s Thesis
Course Description:   This course allows students to design and investigate a research-based project focusing on a specific topic within their field of study.   
This course may be repeated for a total of 8 credit hours. 
Learning Objectives:
Develop and design a rigorous research project with input from their online instructor 
Conduct the research and present the findings 
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Independent Study (Doctorate) | Teaching & Education | Online Courses
$800
Independent Study (Doctorate)
Course Description: Practical and concentrated research and analysis of selected topics of current interest to students.
Learning Objectives:
Participants will research, explore, analyze, hypothesize, and formulate a conclusion on a selected topic
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Faculty and Academic Governance in Higher Education | Teaching & Education | Online Courses
$800
Faculty and Academic Governance in Higher Education
Course Description:
This course provides an intensive introduction to the organization and governance of colleges and universities. It is designed to familiarize students with the faculty, academic and administrative contexts, and organizational cultures within which they may be employed. Theoretical underpinnings of organizational behavior relating to individuals and groups and organizational theory relating to the organization itself will be studied.
Prerequisite: Graduate Program in Education
Learning Objectives:
Understand how to determine the curriculum, subject matter, methods of instruction, and other academic standards and processes
Explore rationales to establish the requirements for earning degrees and certificates
Define the primary responsibility for determining the status of colleagues, especially appointment, reappointment, and tenure
Establish procedures for awarding promotions, sabbaticals, research support, and other rewards or perquisites
Examine policies and procedures governing salary structure, pay increases, and fringe benefit programs
Recognize procedures for reviewing the institution's budget; making recommendations on financial issues with implications for the academic program, in the short- and long-term
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Independent Study (Masters) | Teaching & Education | Online Courses
$800
Independent Study (Masters)
Course Description: Practical and concentrated research and analysis of selected topics of current interest to students.
Learning Objectives:
Participants will research, explore, analyze, hypothesize, and formulate a conclusion on a selected topic
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Ed Technology-Enhance Lessons | Teaching & Education | Online Courses
$800
Ed Technology-Enhance Lessons
Course Description: This online course provides an introduction to using technology to enhance lessons in the classroom. It covers the basics of integrating technology into lesson plans, including equipment selection and setup, configuring software, troubleshooting common problems, managing student data, and exploring new tools for teaching. You will learn about different strategies used in maximizing instructional time as well as how to make sure students have a proper learning environment with minimal distractions. You will also gain an understanding of how to evaluate the impact of your implementations on student performance. Through interactive lectures, readings, discussions, videos, and assignments you will develop your knowledge of ed-tech tools and approaches while learning practical skills such as developing digital portfolios, incorporating devices into classrooms, and setting up collaborative workspaces. This course is ideal for those who are looking to explore different ways of boosting engagement through technology or are interested in pursuing a career involving ed-tech implementation. Course Objectives:
Understand best practices for integrating technology into classroom lessons
Select appropriate hardware
Configure educational software
Troubleshoot technical issues
Manage student data
Explore new ed-tech tools
Maximize instructional time
Create digital portfolios
Incorporate devices into lessons
Evaluate the impact of implementations
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