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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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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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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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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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Educational Organization and Administration | Teaching & Education | Online Courses
$800
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Communication in Educational Leadership | Teaching & Education | Online Courses
$800
Communications in Educational Leadership
Course Description:   This course provides an understanding for teachers in developing knowledge and skills for communications. Behaviors such as face-to-face communications, style of communication and group factors which effect communication are covered.
Learning Objectives:
Understand how communications work
Gain active listening and responding skills
Seeing things from other points of view
Analyzing the communication of body language
Learning strategies to deal with difficult people or situations
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Leading Change in Educational Organizations | Teaching & Education | Online Courses
$800
Leading Change in Educational Organizations
Course Description:  This course is designed to analyze the fundamental behavioral concepts and process of organizations. The complex process of organizational change and how it can be managed through a collection of techniques. Issues such as forces related to creating the need for organizational change in human resource and educational organizations will be examined. 
Learning Objectives:
Explain the change process as an integral part of the organization and administration of a school system 
Describe the knowledge, skills, and attributes necessary to function as a successful change agent in an educational institution 
Identify the various cultural, social, political, legal, and ethical issues that impact the change process in education
Analyze the dynamics of the various roles played by the relevant publics in affecting change within educational organizations
Explain the roles strategic design and strategic planning play in the change process
Identify and apply those leadership skills necessary for planning, implementing, and leading future-focused change efforts in educational organizations
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Administration of School Personnel | Teaching & Education | Online Courses
$800
Administration of School Personnel
Course Description: This course provides an overview of the myriad of duties and responsibilities of the office of human resources. Through individual assignments and small/large group experiences, candidates gain the knowledge, skills, and attributes involved in leading both professional and non-professional staff. Specific case studies are presented, guest speakers are invited to present, and specific theories and philosophies are studied. Matters having to do with leadership and organization of school personnel will be addressed. Exploration of topics such as recruitment and selection; induction; professional development; supervision and evaluation; discipline and dismissal; the work environment; compensation and benefits; administering employee contracts; and legal issues in personnel management will be included.
Learning Objectives:
Explore the evolution of education administration and its future as an academic discipline and a profession
Differentiate among the various functions that public managers perform
Examine the political, socio-economic, cultural, and diversity issues involved in major debates of education administration
Explain the roles of education administrators as public managers and policy makers
Explain the interaction of administrative and political processes in education administration
Examine the importance of ethical standards and behavior of education managers
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Leading Diverse Schools | Teaching & Education | Online Courses
$800
Leading Diverse Schools
Course Description:  This course is designed to study multicultural education and its link to school leadership, cultural understanding, and critical problems related to the organization of schools through the lens of human behavior. A focus is on the preparation of administrators to transform schools by understanding theoretical, sociological, political, and historical elements as they relate to ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, gender, exceptionality, language, religion, and sexual orientation. In preparation for work in an increasingly diverse world, students in this course will engage in personal, professional, and organizational reflection. 
Learning Objectives:
Identify the challenges that school administrators face in ethnically diverse contexts
Understand how and why principals do or do not promote inclusive practices in their schools  
Learn to develop and implement an educational diversity policy 
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Strategic Planning in Education | Teaching & Education | Online Courses
$800
Strategic Planning in Education
Course Description:   This course will provide an examination of planning processes used by leaders to direct educational change and improvement.  Includes strategic planning approaches designed to address macro and micro goals of organization. The course content provides the student with the historical and operational perspectives of planning in modern organizations.  Focus is on the development of planning, implementation, and leadership skills needed to direct strategic decision-making within educational settings. 
Learning Objectives:
Gain knowledge and understanding of the planning functions as related to educational settings 
Obtain a working understanding of various planning models
Understand the role of planning in relationship to other administrative responsibilities
Analyze planning models and activities utilizing a case study method
Obtain a working knowledge of tools, technologies, and data sources useful for educational planners 
Obtain a broad understanding of planning skills needed by successful educational leaders
Gain knowledge of procedures used for technology, facility, fiscal, and school improvement planning   
Develop leadership skills needed to direct strategic improvement of schools
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