May 15, 2024

2016-2017 Graduate Catalog

2016-2017 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Educational Foundations and Special Education
	EDFN 5410 - Foundations in Education (3 credits) History and philosophy underlying development of the American education system. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	EDFN 5411 - Exploring Schools (3 credits) Prerequisites: Admission to teacher education or permission of the M. A. T. program coordinators. Corequisites: Enrollment in EDFN 5405 . Students in this class will observe, identify, analyze, and reflect on classroom practice in a variety of settings. Field experience in area schools is required. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	EDFN 5420 - Foundations in Education: Building a Community of Learners (4 credits) This is a graduate-level course that focuses on introducing the learner to the foundations of education, and the place of curriculum and instruction within these foundations. It focuses on the current context of education as well as develops an historical perspective. Contexts of education will include teachers, students, families, and community. Characteristics of successful teachers, their students, and the context within which education takes place are discussed. This course is required of all MAT candidates and must be taken in their first semester in the program; it includes 30 hours of field experience in areas of the students choosing - either K-6 (for those pursuing elementary licensure), 4-8 (for those pursuing middle school licensure), or 7-12 (for those pursuing secondary licensure). This class also includes an overview of the MAT program and initial advisement for beginning students. (fall, spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	EDFN 5950 - Methods of Research (3 credits) This course includes the study of research as an approach to problem solving, methods of conducting qualitative and quantitative research, research designs, statistics used in experimental and descriptive research, principles of research interpretation, and the effective communication of research results. The course includes the preparation of a research prospectus or action research plan. (fall, spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	EDFN 6104 - Philosophy and Psychological Theories of Learning (3 credits) The course critically analyzes historical events which led the American educational system into a Standards Based instructional model and link knowledge of the brain to the design of work that meets the needs of students, extending the learning environment to any where, any place, and any time. Students research leaders who have directly impacted the American educational system and recognize the role of the teacher leader at the local, district, state, and national level. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	EDFN 6204 - Brain, Mind, Experience, and School (3 credits) Corequisites: EDFN 6104 . The course uses the most current scientific learning about how the brain acquires, stores, utilizes information, and how to use information about how the brain works. Students link knowledge of the brain to the design of work that meets the needs of P-12 students, creating a learning environment that engages all learners. Beginning Spring 2014. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	EDFN 6730 - Foundations: Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Education (3 credits) Designed to offer an overview of the historical and philosophical foundations of education and implications for educational practice today. (fall, spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	EDFN 6906 - Independent Study in Foundations of Education (1-3 credits) This course provides for independent study under the direction of an appropriate faculty member. Significant research required. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HDAL 5017 - Homelessness, Hunger, Poverty, and Politics (3 credits) An indepth study of homelessness, hunger, and poverty on a national and local scale and the effect of political movements on those issues. A service-learning project may be required. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HDAL 5127 - Divorce: Causes and Consequences (3 credits) Explores the social-psychological impact of divorce on families. The economics, legal, social, emotional, co-parental, and former spouse consequences of divorce will be discussed. The various theoretical models explaining both the movement toward divorce, as well as the divorce transition, will be described. Special attention will be given to the impact of divorce on children. (spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HDAL 5137 - Youth Violence - Intervention to Prevention (3 credits) This course is designed to inform and train individuals in a variety of fields that deal with children and youth. The course is a combination of defining the concept of violence in society, evaluating current research in the field, and looking at practical strategies for developing protective factors for youth. Students will view various media representations of violence patterns and solutions, review current literature, and listen to some brief lecture material. The majority of time will be spent on student interaction with each other and the instructor. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HDAL 5220 - Advanced Adolescent Psychology (3 credits) This course familiarizes students with a broad range of topics that are pertinent to physical, cognitive, and social development during adolescence. (fall, spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HDAL 5230 - Advanced Developmental Psychology (3 credits) A survey of the principles of human development throughout the life span. (fall, summer) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HDAL 5417 - Family Theories (3 credits) An overview of major family development theories, including concepts and underlying assumptions, useful for explaining and predicting development and dynamics of families over the life span. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HDAL 5820 - Psychological Assessment (3 credits) Prerequisites: a course in abnormal psychology, HDAL 5817, COUN 5550 , and HDAL 5230 . An examination of the construction and purpose of the principle objective and projective personality tests used in psychological counseling. Emphasis and practice will be on administering, interpreting, and report writing. Current issues in personality assessment will be discussed. (summer) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HDAL 5957 - Special Topics in Human Development and Learning (1-6 credits) (initial class, fall; advanced class, spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HDAL 5960 - Thesis (1-3 credits) Prerequisites: EDFN 5950 . (every semester) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HDAL 5990 - Readings and Research (1-3 credits) Students who are not enrolled in other coursework but require the use of university facilities and/or faculty guidance for studies, research, or preparation of a prospectus MUST enroll for Readings and Research. Variable credits (1-3) of Readings and Research may also be used, as approved by student’s advisory committee in conjunction with other coursework, to document such activities as development of research and scholarly skills that would not be appropriately covered by other types of independent study. Readings and Research credits do not count toward degree requirements. Grading of Readings and Research will be either satisfactory completion (S), satisfactory progress (SP), or unsatisfactory (U). View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 5001 - Critical Issues in Special Education (3 credits) This weekly three credits of lecture are intended to coordinate and integrate information from corresponding student reading of research with lectures that identify historically significant events and the current issues that confront the field of special education. The intent is to provide students with experiences in the identification of program and service issues, societal issues, and policy issues in response to the process of delivering special education efforts to persons with disabilities. Students will identify those professional issues that are of immediate concern, through trend and meta analysis, demographic descriptions and statistical demography projects. Students will convert a major issue into research questions. Students will attempt a pilot effort to test the tenability of research questions, reporting their results to their peer audience for critical review. (spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 5010 - History, Issues & Trends In Early Childhood Special Education, Birth to Eight (3 credits) The course addresses history, issues, and current trends in early childhood special education, including characteristics of children and families with a focus on the developmental rates and adaptations and modifications. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 5020 - Instructional Practices for Exceptional Needs, K-3 (3 credit hours) Corequisites: SPED 5825 The course addresses the unique developmental and learning needs of primary-aged students with developmental delays and disabilities, using evidence-based practices with a focus on access to the general curriculum. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 5030 - Instructional Practices for Preschoolers (3 credits) Corequisites: SPED 5825 This course addresses unique developmental and learning needs of children, ages 3-5 with developmental delays and disabilities, using evidence-based instructional practices to promote optimal development. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 5040 - Intervention Practices with Infants, Toddlers, and Families (3 credits) Corequisites: SPED 5825 This course addresses the unique developmental and learning needs of children, from birth to age three with developmental delays and disabilities, and their families. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 5050 - Assessment and Progress Monitoring of Young Children with Exceptional Needs (3 credits) The course addresses standards and procedures that guide the assessment and monitoring processes related to meeting the developmental and learning needs of young children with atypical patterns of development. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 5060 - Professional Seminar in Early Intervention (1 credit) This course is a compilation of two-credit seminars on different current issues in early childhood special education. Each presentation is done by a different professor with interests in the specific issue to be covered. Professors participating come from a variety of different fields related to early childhood special education. Different professors may require readings or short projects. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 5250 - Special Education Workshop (1-3 credits) Special workshops covering various types of exceptionality. (fall, summer, even years) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 5301 - Instructional Methodology for Exceptional Learning Needs (3 credit hours) Corequisites: SPED 5825 Course prepares special education teacher candidates to design effective differentiated and specialized instruction that meets national, state and local curriculum standards for children and youth with exceptional learning needs. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 5302 - Family and Professional Partnerships (3 credits) Course introduces special education teacher candidates to evidence-based procedures for partnering with families of individuals with disabilities and other professionals. The course addresses legal, ethical, and diversity issues. (spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 5367 - Systematic Instruction for Functional and Academic Programming (3 credits) Corequisites: SPED 5825 . The course employs curriculum approaches and strategies for designing, implementing, and monitoring functional, age-appropriate programs for children and youth with moderate and severe disabilities in both school and community-based settings. (fall) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 5401 - Research and Practice in Positive Behavioral Supports (3 credit hours) Corequisites: SPED 5825 The course covers single-subject designs, positive behavior supports, problem prevention, and problem-solving approaches and frameworks for teaching and assessment to develop pro-social behavior in students with disabilities and whole school contexts. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 5410 - Preclinical Experience: Behavior Management (1 credit) Corequisites: SPED 5767 . Preclinical experience in special education is a supervised opportunity for students to gain experience in the classroom and other settings which provide direct instruction to children and youth with disabilities. The student will work with the classroom teacher to target classroom behavior problems and develop, implement, and evaluate the effects of interventions for that behavior. Students will also implement a functional analysis project for a specific child’s behavior. (spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 5425 - Pre-Residency: The First 6-weeks of School (1 credit hour) Supervised advanced field experiences in special education settings during the first six weeks of the school year, including a variety of classroom management and inclusion strategies and individualized program planning. Students must be admitted into Teacher Education. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 5427 - Educating Persons who are Gifted (3 credits) This course provides an in-depth examination of the special needs of children who are gifted and talented. Topics also include definitions and characteristics of gifted and talented, content modifications for the gifted, and information processing strategies. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 5445 - Medical Aspects and Applications of Assistive Technology (3 credits) Corequisites: SPED 5710 or SPED 5825 This course prepares the Special Education teacher candidate to design, implement, and evaluate instruction for students with exceptional learning needs including Assistive Technology and Medical conditions. (fall) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 5467 - Teaching Math to Students with Mild/Moderate Exceptional Learning Needs (3 credit hours) Corequisites: SPED 5710 This class covers empirically validated instructional procedures addressing teaching mathematics to students with exceptional learning needs, emphasizing curriculum-based measurement and assessment, error analysis, selecting instructional strategies, and implementing differentiated math instruction. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 5470 - Assessment of Exceptional Learning Needs (3 credits) A study of methods and materials used to assess the performance of students with exceptional learning needs, including norm-referenced, criterion-referenced and informal assessment procedures for identification, placement, and instructional decisions. (spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 5497 - Teaching and Learning Strategies for Exceptional Learning Needs (3 credits) Corequisites: SPED 5825 . Prepares the student to select, adapt, implement, and evaluate instructional strategies in language arts skills, study and test taking skills for K-12 learners with exceptional learning needs. (spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 5500 - History, Issues and Trends in Educating Exceptional Learners (3 credits) This course provides a survey of knowledge on individuals with disabilities including historical factors, legislation, etiology, characteristics, educational strategies, technologies, assessment, and support services of/for individuals with disabilities.. (fall, spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 5560 - Advanced Practicum in Special Education (3 credits) Course includes 90 hours of supervised practicum experience working with children or youth with exceptional learning needs in varied settings based on the students’ interests. (fall, spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 5587 - Access to the General Curriculum for Students with Significant Disabilities (3 credit hours) Prerequisites: SPED 5710 Preparation for special education teacher candidates to design, implement, and evaluate curricular priorities in adapting the general curriculum to link to state standards in content areas for students with significant disabilities. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 5587 - Access to the General Curriculum for Students with Significant Disabilities (3 credit hours) Corequisites: SPED 5710 Preparation for special education teacher candidates to design, implement, and evaluate curricular priorities in adapting the general curriculum to link to state standards in content areas for students with significant disabilities. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 5700 - Instructional Techniques for the Inclusive Classroom (3 credits) This course is designed to provide the student with skills needed to interpret curriculum guidelines and develop goals and objectives for students with disabilities of all grade levels to function in the least restrictive environment. Emphasis will be placed upon research proven strategies and teaching techniques appropriate for the inclusive classroom. Students will develop the ability to implement strategies and teaching techniques based upon empirical research. In addition, students will develop the ability to select and adapt strategies and materials appropriate to learning styles of students with disabilities or students identified as being at risk for future learning problems. Research-based approaches to teaching mathematics and written and oral language will be covered. (fall) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 5701 - Research in Special Education and Related Fields (3 credit hours) Prerequisites: EDFN 5950 , SPED 5401 This course teaches students the philosophy, logic, methods, research designs and data analysis approaches of applied research in child development and learning. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 5710 - Residency I in Special Education (3 credit hours) Prerequisites: SPED 5301 , SPED 5401 , SPED 5445 Ninety-hour clinical field experience with seminar prepares teacher candidates to design, implement, and evaluate instruction and learning environments for learners with a variety of cultural backgrounds, exceptional language, or other learning needs. Each student is paired with a mentor in the local school systems. Student must be admitted into Teacher Education in the Clemmer College of Education and have passing Praxis 2 scores for appropriate licensure area to enroll. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 5750 - Transition to Adult Life and the World of Work (3 credits) This course is designed to provide the student with the legal, theoretical and research basis for transition programs. Students will develop skills to implement secondary programs for youths and young adults with mild, moderate, or severe disabilities to ensure successful transitions to adult life roles, including vocational, daily living, community, and social-personal. Topics to be covered include: characteristics and needs of youths with disabilities; laws and the historical basis for services; individualized transition planning and services; vocational, academic, and career planning and assessments, career and vocational education; job experiences; employability skills; family involvement; student advocacy and self-determination, collaboration with adult agencies and businesses; post-secondary education and training; and special topics, such as inclusive and community-based programs. (fall) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 5753 - Programming for Individuals with Exceptional Learning Needs (3 credit hours) The course prepares the teacher candidate to develop individualized education programs and transition plans for learners with a variety of cultural backgrounds and exceptional language or other learning needs. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 5757 - Evidence-Based Instruction in Reading and Language Arts (3 credits) Corequisites: SPED 5825 This course addresses knowledge and skills needed to design, adapt, implement, and evaluate evidence-based explicit reading and language arts instruction for students with exceptional learning and language needs. Emphasis is on systematic progress monitoring and differentiated instruction. (fall) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 5767 - Advanced Strategies for Behavioral Interventions (3 credits) Corequisites: SPED 5825 The course features theory and practice of applied behavior analysis, focuses on management strategies for persons with disabilities and severe challenging behaviors, and includes a functional behavioral assessment and behavior intervention plan. (spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 5767 - Advanced Strategies for Behavioral Interventions (3 credit hours) Corequisites: SPED 5825 The course covers theoretical research on applied behavior analysis, focusing on management strategies related to persons with disabilities and severe challenging behaviors and emphasizing functional behavioral assessment and intervention plan. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 5825 - Preclinical Experience in Special Education (1 credit) 30 hours of preclinical experience in a Pre-K-12 learning environment with children and youth with exceptional learning needs in which the teacher candidate applies knowledge gained in co-requisite course(s). (spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 5850 - Residency II and Seminar in Special Education (6 credits) Full-time clinical experience to prepare the teacher candidate to design, implement, and evaluate instruction and learning environments for K-12 learners with exceptional learning needs (ELN). Candidates will apply skills to meet curricular standards (fall, spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 5957 - Topics in Special Education (1-6 credits) (fall) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 5960 - Thesis in Special Education (1-6 credit hours) Prerequisites: EDFN 5950 , SPED 5701 . Students will engage in the development and implementation of an empirical applied research study in Special Education under the supervision of a faculty committee. The research project is documented in the form of a thesis. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SPED 5990 - Readings and Research (1-3 credit hours) Students who are not enrolled in other coursework but require the use of university facilities and/or faculty guidance for studies, research, or preparation of a prospectus MUST enroll for Readings and Research. Variable credits (1-3) of Readings and Research may also be used, as approved by student’s advisory committee in conjunction with other coursework, to document such activities as development of research and scholarly skills that would not be appropriately covered by other types of independent study. Readings and Research credits do not count toward degree requirements. Grading of Readings and Research will be either satisfactory completion (S), satisfactory progress (SP), or unsatisfactory (U). View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis
	ELPA 5100 - Interpersonal Relations (6 credits) A course integrating the various competencies of interpersonal relations into the school leader’s repertoire. Student’s skills in collecting and managing the flow of information, motivating others, becoming sensitive to human needs and concerns, and communicating effectively in both oral and written modalities will be refined within the context of course activities. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ELPA 5106 - Instructional Leadership through Coaching and Mentoring (3 credits) This course is designed to introduce to the student basic strengths, rigor, benefits, ideologies, and assets involved in developing, adapting, and enforcing a system/school mentoring program as well as curriculum coaching endeavors. Students will learn skills and techniques necessary for service as a coach or a mentor in their grade levels, departments, and schools. Further, candidates will exhibit leadership skills and traits as they develop and facilitate learning communities in their schools. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ELPA 5108 - Leadership for Differentiating Classrooms (3 credits) The course critically analyzes the current best research - based practices in pedagogy and assessment for learning and their subsequent implications on differentiated instruction practices in a classroom. In addition to constructing knowledge about the content, processes, and product of differentiated instruction, the student will integrate the concepts in instructional practices. Further students will explore how school leaders can facilitate the change process in their schools as they learn how to develop personalized instruction for diverse learners. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ELPA 5200 - Emerging Perspectives Influencing the School (6 credits) Prerequisites: ELPA 5100 or ELPA 6100 . Course will critically analyze philosophical and cultural issues reflective of the local, regional, national, and global social contexts of which the schools are a part. Students will learn legal and regulatory applications of school leadership. Budget planning, development, and implementation will be examined as a logical outgrowth of environmental context influencing schools. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ELPA 5300 - Professional Needs of Individuals and Groups (6 credits) Prerequisites: ELPA 5100 /ELPA 5200 or ELPA 6100 /ELPA 6200 Course increases student knowledge of measurement and evaluation of school outcomes; student guidance and development; adult learner development and learning patterns; foundations of the field of continuing professional development. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ELPA 5400 - Developing Learners Through Instructional Leadership (6 credits) Prerequisites: ELPA 5100 , ELPA 5200 , ELPA 5300 , or ELPA 6100 , ELPA 6200 , ELPA 6300 . Course will address skills and competencies necessary for formulating goals with individuals or groups; planning for organizational change; planning and scheduling resource allocation and utilization; planning, developing, and implementing instructional programs, and assessing school curricula within a changing environment. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ELPA 5500 - Implementation Strategies: Making It Happen (6 credits) Prerequisites: ELPA 5100 , ELPA 5200 , ELPA 5300 , ELPA 5400 or ELPA 6100 , ELPA 6200 , ELPA 6300 , ELPA 6400 . Course will approach problem resolution as logical outgrowth of problem analysis, judgment formulation, plan implementation, task delegation, and resource management. Students will learn how to facilitate sound decision-making within the entire school community. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ELPA 5560 - Small Group Leadership (3 credits) This course examines how group behavior affects organizational effectiveness, decision making, conflict resolution, and strategies for efficient group and task management. Through activities in this course, students will explore their leadership skills specifically related to groups and group social process. Emphasis will be placed on such topics as group decision-making, participation in groups, power and authority, and a variety of communication styles. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ELPA 5600 - Shaping the Quality and Character of the Institution (6 credits) Prerequisites: ELPA 5100 , ELPA 5200 , ELPA 5300 , ELPA 5400 , ELPA 5500 or ELPA 6100 , ELPA 6200 , ELPA 6300 , ELPA 6400 , ELPA 6500 . Course will focus on relationships between public policy and education; recognizing policy issues; and relating policy initiatives to student welfare. Students will develop an understanding of the importance of sound planning in maintaining school, community, and media relations. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ELPA 5820 - Introduction to Higher Education in America (3 credits) The course examines major trends, policies, issues, and challenges facing colleges and universities from a variety of perspectives, including historical, administrative, public policy, governance, and faculty. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ELPA 5822 - Legal Issues in Student Personnel (3 credits) This course is designed to provide student personnel practitioners with a basic understanding of legal issues and principles they confront in their daily work. Legal issues and cases relevant for student affairs professionals including the responsibilities of administrators and educators to act within the law are addressed. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ELPA 6010 - Leadership for Lifelong Learning (3 credits) This seminar focuses on current practices in educational leadership as they relate to the organization and administration of educational programs serving diverse populations. Particular emphasis is placed on the role of the educational leader in promoting the concept of lifelong learning in the organization and the politics of education. (fall, summer) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ELPA 6020 - Seminar in Educational Supervision (3 credits) An examination of problems and issues in supervision. Emphasizes evolving concepts of supervision and strategies and practices of promoting instructional change. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ELPA 6030 - Instructional Leadership (3 credits) An examination of major areas of curriculum study. Emphasizes current trends in curriculum development and implementation. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ELPA 6040 - Writing for Professional Educators (3 credit hours) Prerequisites: Admission to the doctoral program in Educational Leadership. Provides experiences for professional educators to differentiate and refine standard academic writing for publication. This course emphasizes style and citation as directed by the American Psychological Association, while guiding education professionals in individual writing development. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ELPA 6100 - Interpersonal Relations (6 credits) A course integrating the various competencies of interpersonal relations into the school leader’s repertoire. Student’s skills in collecting and managing the flow of information, motivating others, becoming sensitive to human needs and concerns, and communicating effectively in both oral and written modalities will be refined within the context of course activities. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ELPA 6106 - Instructional Leadership through Coaching and Mentoring (3 credits) This course is designed to introduce to the student basic strengths, rigor, benefits, ideologies, and assets involved in developing, adapting, and enforcing a system/school mentoring program as well as curriculum coaching endeavors. Students will learn skills and techniques necessary for service as a coach or a mentor in their grade levels, departments, and schools. Further, candidates will exhibit leadership skills and traits as they develop and facilitate learning communities in their schools. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ELPA 6108 - Leadership for Differentiating Classrooms (3 credits) The course critically analyzes the current best research - based practices in pedagogy and assessment for learning and their subsequent implications on differentiated instruction practices in a classroom. In addition to constructing knowledge about the content, processes, and product of differentiated instruction, the student will integrate the concepts in instructional practices. Further students will explore how school leaders can facilitate the change process in their schools as they learn how to develop personalized instruction for diverse learners. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ELPA 6200 - Emerging Perspectives Influencing the School (6 credits) Prerequisites: ELPA 5100 or ELPA 6100 . Course will critically analyze philosophical and cultural issues reflective of the local, regional, national, and global social contexts of which the schools are a part. Students will learn legal and regulatory applications of school leadership. Budget planning, development, and implementation will be examined as a logical outgrowth of environmental context influencing schools. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ELPA 6220 - Specialist Seminar (1 credit) Prerequisites: ELPA 6450 , ELPA 6954 , ELPA 6951 , ELPA 6872 , or CUAI 5281, ELPA 6452 . This seminar is one of the required leadership core courses. The course should not be taken before 30 credits of the educational specialist program have been completed. The course must be completed during the period of residency with the approval of the student’s advanced graduate advisory committee chair. The seminar provides students with the opportunity to complete and present the results of their culminating project for the Ed.S. degree. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ELPA 6300 - Professional Needs of Individuals and Groups (6 credits) Prerequisites: ELPA 5100 /ELPA 5200 or ELPA 6100 /ELPA 6200 Course increases student knowledge of measurement and evaluation of school outcomes; student guidance and development; adult learner development and learning patterns; foundations of the field of continuing professional development. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ELPA 6400 - Developing Learners Through Instructional Leadership (6 credits) Prerequisites: ELPA 5100 , ELPA 5200 , ELPA 5300 , or ELPA 6100 , ELPA 6200 , ELPA 6300 . Course will address skills and competencies necessary for formulating goals with individuals or groups; planning for organizational change; planning and scheduling resource allocation and utilization; planning, developing, and implementing instructional programs, and assessing school curricula within a changing environment. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ELPA 6450 - Leadership Studies (3 credits) The purpose of this seminar is to develop a more in-depth understanding of theory and research related to the study of leadership. Although there will be a brief review of traditional theories from traditional approaches (trait, behavioral, etc.) through contemporary approaches (situational, transformational, symbolic, etc.), the focus of this class is on “cuttingedge” ideas. Students are strongly encouraged to explore nontraditional approaches to thinking about how leadership can be conceptualized, explored, and understood, as well as how to relate their ideas to current models. Emphasis will be given to student-initiated exploration of themes which underlie leadership. (fall, spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ELPA 6451 - Strategic Planning and School-Based Decision-Making (3 credits) An examination of the theory behind strategic planning and schoolbased management and an examination of the implementation of the concepts in America’s schools. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ELPA 6452 - Effective Organizational Cultures (3 credits) Prerequisites: ELPA 6450 or permission of instructor. Students will study the elements that contribute to the development of effective organizational. The course will focus on the critical importance of leadership in creating organizational cultures and will stress the importance of developing a shared vision within the organization. Students will learn strategies for developing organizational cultures that promote reflection, action, and the continuous improvement of performance. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ELPA 6453 - Ethics for Educational Leaders (3 credits) The purpose of this seminar is to develop a more in-depth understanding of ethical theories and ideas relevant to the educational leader. The course provides an opportunity for self-examination of personal views, beliefs and values and the impact of those thoughts on personal leadership development. The course provides a historical perspective to the development of ethical thought, the evolution of ethical thinking through the centuries, and consideration of current ethical decision-making and dilemmas for leaders. The course qualifies as a guided elective in Educational Leadership for doctoral students in all concentrations except the administrative endorsement. (fall) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ELPA 6454 - Policy, Power, and Politics in Education (3 credits) This course critically examines the interrelationship of the formal and informal political and social forces that influence the development of federal, state, and local educational policy in the United States. Emphasis will be given to the development of individual strategies to influence educational policy within the democratic process. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ELPA 6500 - Implementation Strategies: Making It Happen (6 credits) Prerequisites: ELPA 5100 , ELPA 5200 , ELPA 5300 , ELPA 5400 or ELPA 6100 , ELPA 6200 , ELPA 6300 , ELPA 6400 . Course will approach problem resolution as logical outgrowth of problem analysis, judgment formulation, plan implementation, task delegation, and resource management. Students will learn how to facilitate sound decision-making within the entire school community. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ELPA 6555 - Reflective Practice I (3 credits) Corequisites: CUAI 5215 . This course involves fieldwork under the guidance of a mentor who has achieved certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. The mentor and student will collaboratively plan and implement a plan of professional development that will lead to the development of the NBPTS portfolio. Much of the collaborative work will occur in the school of the student, although periodic seminars will be held. A secondary focus of the course will be on the mentoring process and the essential elements in an effective mentor/student relationship. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ELPA 6556 - Reflective Practice II (3 credits) Prerequisites: CUAI 5215 and ELPA 6555 ; Corequisites: CUAI 5216 . This course is a continuation of ELPA 6555 , involves work under the guidance of a mentor who has achieved certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. The mentor and student will continue to implement a plan of professional development that will lead to the development of the NBPTS portfolio. Much of the collaborative work will occur in the school of the student, although periodic seminars will be held. Students will present their portfolios to their colleagues and complete practice assessments that parallel the National Board Certification Process. Additional emphasis will be given to the role of mentoring in fostering school-based professional development. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ELPA 6560 - Small Group Leadership (3 credits) Through activities in this course students will explore their leadership skills specifically related to forming compatible, achieving groups capable of completing tasks to complement the organizational vision. Students will examine the classic and contemporary literature on topics affecting groups such as conflict, collaboration, negotiation, power issues, decision-making, compromise strategies, and team-building. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ELPA 6561 - Organization Development (3 credits) The principal purpose of this seminar is to show the process by which planned change occurs in educational organizations through the application of behavioral science knowledge. The focus of organizational development is on the ability of organization members to diagnose and solve their own problems. Organizational development addresses a broad range of topics, including the effects of change, the methods of organizational change, and the factors influencing organizational development success. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ELPA 6563 - The Adult Learner (3 credits) This course is designed to acquaint students with the development of adult learning and education in this country and the resulting social, political, and economic implications. Students analyze theory, research, and practice as a basis for improving the learning environments of formal and nonformal adult education programs. (fall) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ELPA 6581 - Internship in Educational Leadership (3 credits) This course involves fieldwork under the direction of a practicing organizational leader. The supervising faculty member from the department serves as a liaison between the university and professionals at the placement site. (fall, spring, summer) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ELPA 6600 - Shaping the Quality and Character of the Institution (6 credits) Prerequisites: ELPA 5100 , ELPA 5200 , ELPA 5300 , ELPA 5400 , ELPA 5500 or ELPA 6100 , ELPA 6200 , ELPA 6300 , ELPA 6400 , ELPA 6500 . Course will focus on relationships between public policy and education; recognizing policy issues; and relating policy initiatives to student welfare. Students will develop an understanding of the importance of sound planning in maintaining school, community, and media relations. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ELPA 6720 - Supervisory Techniques (3 credits) A basic course for special and general supervisors and supervising principals with emphasis on a multidimensional approach to supervision. Related application of theory to practice. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ELPA 6810 - Theories of Administration (3 credits) Includes the history and development of major administrative theories. Emphasizes the use of these theories in administering an organization. (spring, summer) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ELPA 6820 - Law for Organizational Leaders (3 credits) Includes history of legal provisions for public education in the United States and school legislation in Tennessee. In a seminar setting, the class identifies and analyzes trends in legislation, case law, precedent, and interpretation as these factors influence and are influenced by the changing role of education in modern life. Emphasizes, but is not limited to, the school law of Tennessee and neighboring states. (summer) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ELPA 6830 - School Housing and Transportation (3 credits) Emphasis on planning, financing, and utilizing the school plant. Consideration is given to forms and surfaces, flexibility, machines and furniture, and equipment. Operation and administration of transportation are included. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ELPA 6841 - School Finance and Business Methods (3 credits) Federal, state, and local financing of schools; equalization of education opportunity; sources of school revenue; school budgets; and business methods of accounting are included. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ELPA 6861 - Human Resource Management (3 credits) Course deals with human resource problems of staff and students from the administrator’s point of view: records, test score use, assignment, recruitment, professional negotiations, insurance, fringe benefits, guidance programs, etc. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ELPA 6870 - Field Research in Educational Leadership (3 credits) Prerequisites: EDFN 5950 or equivalent. Students will take an active part in the collection and analysis of research data of importance to educational leaders. Students will also take an active part in the writing of research reports and dissemination of findings. Students should check with the instructor prior to enrolling in this course. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ELPA 6872 - Technology Applications for Educational Leaders (3 credits) The course is designed to provide the student with state-of-the-art knowledge of computer technology related to administration, research, statistics, peripheral interfaces, personal productivity, and basic programming in administration and management. (fall, spring, summer) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ELPA 6901 - Independent Study in Educational Administration (1-3 credits) This course provides for independent study under the direction of an appropriate faculty member. Significant research required. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ELPA 6902 - Independent Study in Educational Supervision (1-3 credits) This course provides for independent study under the direction of an appropriate faculty member. Significant research required. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ELPA 6903 - Independent Study in Curriculum Development (1-3 credits) This course provides for independent study under the direction of an appropriate faculty member. Significant research required. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes

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Course Descriptions

EDFN 5410 - Foundations in Education

EDFN 5411 - Exploring Schools

EDFN 5420 - Foundations in Education: Building a Community of Learners

EDFN 5950 - Methods of Research

EDFN 6104 - Philosophy and Psychological Theories of Learning

EDFN 6204 - Brain, Mind, Experience, and School

EDFN 6730 - Foundations: Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Education

EDFN 6906 - Independent Study in Foundations of Education

HDAL 5017 - Homelessness, Hunger, Poverty, and Politics

HDAL 5127 - Divorce: Causes and Consequences

HDAL 5137 - Youth Violence - Intervention to Prevention

HDAL 5220 - Advanced Adolescent Psychology

HDAL 5230 - Advanced Developmental Psychology

HDAL 5417 - Family Theories

HDAL 5820 - Psychological Assessment

HDAL 5957 - Special Topics in Human Development and Learning

HDAL 5960 - Thesis

HDAL 5990 - Readings and Research

SPED 5001 - Critical Issues in Special Education

SPED 5010 - History, Issues & Trends In Early Childhood Special Education, Birth to Eight

SPED 5020 - Instructional Practices for Exceptional Needs, K-3

SPED 5030 - Instructional Practices for Preschoolers

SPED 5040 - Intervention Practices with Infants, Toddlers, and Families

SPED 5050 - Assessment and Progress Monitoring of Young Children with Exceptional Needs

SPED 5060 - Professional Seminar in Early Intervention

SPED 5250 - Special Education Workshop

SPED 5301 - Instructional Methodology for Exceptional Learning Needs

SPED 5302 - Family and Professional Partnerships

SPED 5367 - Systematic Instruction for Functional and Academic Programming

SPED 5401 - Research and Practice in Positive Behavioral Supports

SPED 5410 - Preclinical Experience: Behavior Management

SPED 5425 - Pre-Residency: The First 6-weeks of School

SPED 5427 - Educating Persons who are Gifted

SPED 5445 - Medical Aspects and Applications of Assistive Technology

SPED 5467 - Teaching Math to Students with Mild/Moderate Exceptional Learning Needs

SPED 5470 - Assessment of Exceptional Learning Needs

SPED 5497 - Teaching and Learning Strategies for Exceptional Learning Needs

SPED 5500 - History, Issues and Trends in Educating Exceptional Learners

SPED 5560 - Advanced Practicum in Special Education

SPED 5587 - Access to the General Curriculum for Students with Significant Disabilities

SPED 5587 - Access to the General Curriculum for Students with Significant Disabilities

SPED 5700 - Instructional Techniques for the Inclusive Classroom

SPED 5701 - Research in Special Education and Related Fields

SPED 5710 - Residency I in Special Education

SPED 5750 - Transition to Adult Life and the World of Work

SPED 5753 - Programming for Individuals with Exceptional Learning Needs

SPED 5757 - Evidence-Based Instruction in Reading and Language Arts

SPED 5767 - Advanced Strategies for Behavioral Interventions

SPED 5767 - Advanced Strategies for Behavioral Interventions

SPED 5825 - Preclinical Experience in Special Education

SPED 5850 - Residency II and Seminar in Special Education

SPED 5957 - Topics in Special Education

SPED 5960 - Thesis in Special Education

SPED 5990 - Readings and Research

ELPA 5100 - Interpersonal Relations

ELPA 5106 - Instructional Leadership through Coaching and Mentoring

ELPA 5108 - Leadership for Differentiating Classrooms

ELPA 5200 - Emerging Perspectives Influencing the School

ELPA 5300 - Professional Needs of Individuals and Groups

ELPA 5400 - Developing Learners Through Instructional Leadership

ELPA 5500 - Implementation Strategies: Making It Happen

ELPA 5560 - Small Group Leadership

ELPA 5600 - Shaping the Quality and Character of the Institution

ELPA 5820 - Introduction to Higher Education in America

ELPA 5822 - Legal Issues in Student Personnel

ELPA 6010 - Leadership for Lifelong Learning

ELPA 6020 - Seminar in Educational Supervision

ELPA 6030 - Instructional Leadership

ELPA 6040 - Writing for Professional Educators

ELPA 6100 - Interpersonal Relations

ELPA 6106 - Instructional Leadership through Coaching and Mentoring

ELPA 6108 - Leadership for Differentiating Classrooms

ELPA 6200 - Emerging Perspectives Influencing the School

ELPA 6220 - Specialist Seminar

ELPA 6300 - Professional Needs of Individuals and Groups

ELPA 6400 - Developing Learners Through Instructional Leadership

ELPA 6450 - Leadership Studies

ELPA 6451 - Strategic Planning and School-Based Decision-Making

ELPA 6452 - Effective Organizational Cultures