EDA 7600 The Structure of American Education Cr. 2

Major organizational, financial, administrative, legal and extra-legal problems affecting public education in the United States. Role of the educator in effecting change. Offered Every Term.

Restriction(s): Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

EDA 7625 Leadership, Administration and the Principalship Cr. 4

Provides a conceptual framework of the administrative process; examines interrelationships between the person, the job, the organizational setting, and the wider social context of education; examines the ways in which political, social and economic factors influence administrative decision making and leadership. Offered Every Term.

Restriction(s): Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

EDA 7660 Administrative Leadership in School-Community Relations and Public Relations Cr. 3

Relationships between the school and the community; special reference to social change, community needs and the total school program; demographic and public relations techniques for school improvement, program development in special area, and millage campaigns in the context of the structure, function, and organization of the total educational system in a multicultural and pluralistic society. Offered Every Term.

Restriction(s): Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

EDA 7670 Economic Issues in Education Cr. 3

Economic issues in education at the local, intermediate, state, and federal levels. Offered Every Other Year.

Restriction(s): Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

EDA 7675 Public School Finance and Budgeting Cr. 4

Elementary and secondary public school finance and budgeting: legal foundations of school funding, how revenue is raised and distributed by states, the ways resources are allocated at the local district and school levels. Offered Fall, Winter.

Restriction(s): Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

EDA 7690 Introduction to Michigan School Law Cr. 4

Constitutional and legal factors affecting Michigan public education. Offered Every Term.

Restriction(s): Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

EDA 7730 Intersectional Issues in Educational Leadership Cr. 3

Intersectional Issues in Educational Leadership examines how social identities and systems of power converge in schools to create differential experiences for students, teachers, administrators, and leaders. The course covers the historical and contemporary workings of such systems of domination as racism, sexism, classism, hetero-patriarchy, and ableism—particularly as they inform discourses, policies, and practices in education. The course also focuses on theories and praxis to advance equity and justice through educational leadership. Offered Every Term.

Restriction(s): Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

EDA 7735 Advanced Intersectional Issues in Educational Leadership Cr. 3

Advanced Intersectional Issues in Education will further students’ understanding of the foundations and development of intersectional thought from the 1970s to the present, particularly as it relates to education and the social sciences. It will also support students in applying intersectional theory to their doctoral research. Offered Every Other Year.

Restriction(s): Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

EDA 7800 Administration and Supervision of Special Education Cr. 4

Professional problems; standards and procedures; references to history, development, philosophy, legal provisions, rules and regulations; major developments and trends at federal, state and local levels; services of other organizations and agencies. Offered Fall.

Restriction(s): Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

EDA 7810 Michigan Special Education Law Cr. 4

Implications of statutes and regulations undergirding the education of the handicapped; educator's role in implementing, monitoring and influencing state and federal mandates for special education. Offered Winter.

Restriction(s): Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

EDA 7820 Emergent Policies in Special Education Administration Cr. 2

Discussion of research and literature relating to changing and emergent policies. Offered Every Term.

Restriction(s): Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

EDA 7830 Practicum in Special Education Administration and Supervision Cr. 3-6

Supervised field-based experiences or individualized and contracted plan of supervised field study for special education administrators, curriculum resource consultants, supervisors, administrative consultants, and project directors. Multi-level practicum sites arranged. Offered Every Term.

Prerequisite: EDA 7800 with a minimum grade of C and EDA 7810 with a minimum grade of C

Restriction(s): Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Repeatable for 6 Credits

EDA 8620 School Personnel Administration Cr. 3

Analysis of the personnel function in educational administration. Offered Every Other Year.

Restriction(s): Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

EDA 8625 Introduction to School Human Resources Cr. 3

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the legal, practical, and instructional aspects of school human resources. The approach to the topics will be through the lens of the building administrator. Particular attention is paid to topics including teacher evaluation, teacher coaching, staff recruitment, and building level human resources practices. The course includes a blend of legal and practical approaches to supporting the human capital needs of a school. The course recognizes that equity and access are key concepts in the school human resources environment. Particular focus will be placed on legal requirements in the State of Michigan. Offered Every Term.

Restriction(s): Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

EDA 8630 Supervision Cr. 3

Basic issues in motivation, job satisfaction, and goal attainment in educational and human service organizations. Establishing productive supervisor/staff relations. Monitoring employee performance. Offered Every Term.

Restriction(s): Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

EDA 8650 Staff Development and School Improvement Cr. 2-6

A clinical experience in planning, design, and implementation of in-service and of staff development programs. Offered Every Term.

Restriction(s): Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Repeatable for 6 Credits

EDA 8710 Readings in General Administration Cr. 4

Directed readings in the principles underlying administration in education, government, business and social agencies and other major areas. Offered Winter.

Restriction(s): Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

EDA 8990 Internship in Administration Cr. 1-8

Supervised experience in administration of public education, government, business, and social agencies. Internship in cooperating school system. Includes seminar. Offered Every Term.

Restriction(s): Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Repeatable for 8 Credits