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University of Wyoming

Doctoral Program: Course Descriptions

 

EDAD 5600 Educational Leader as Manager of Human Resources (3 credits). This course focuses on linking theory related to organizations (including Bureaucracy Theory), decision-making, and organizational effectiveness with effective practices in management of organizational personnel.

EDAD 5650 Educational Leader as Communicator (3 credits). This course will focus on: inter- and intra-personal communication skills; group facilitation; organization and community public relations; parent and community involvement; negotiation; and conflict management.

EDAD 5700 Eductional Leader for Instruction (3 credits). This course focuses on the study of curriculum development and implementation, instructional practice, assessment, and staff development.

EDAD 5720 Educational Leader as Change Agent (3 credits). This course will focus on the study of change theory, change processes, change dynamics, decision-making models, and implementation of change in the organization setting.

EDAD 5750 Educational Leader for the Board and Community (3 credits). This course concentrates on the administrator as the leader of an organization’s board and community.

EDAD 5800 Educational Leader as Resource Manager (3 credits). This course focuses upon the successful management and operation of the organizations fiscal resources, facilities, and support services. The course includes work in the areas of transportation, food service, funding and budget, compensation, facilities, legal issues, calendar, special education, and policy influence.

EDAD 5820 Educational Leader as Developer of Human Resources (3 credits). This course focuses on linking the literature and theory of motivation, decision-making, team building, and organizational effectiveness to the implementation of effective practices in the areas of personnel empowerment.

EDAD 5850 Educational Leader as Direction Setter (3 credits). This course investigates how the educational leader can effectively create a futuristic vision and mission for the organization after assessing the existing culture and climate, and organizational readiness for change.

EDAD 5580 Supervised Internship (2 credits). This course is designed to expand student knowledge by providing an intensive internship experience in educational administration at the district level. Prerequisites: Enrollment in the UW Educational Leadership Doctoral Program

EDAD 5150 Assessment, Accountability, and Student Learning (3 credits). This course addresses key standards, concepts, and skills related to assessment and accountability necessary for today’s educational leaders. It is anticipated that the course will be taught every other year, in the summer session.

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