Graduate Catalog - University of Central Oklahoma

University of Central Oklahoma
Graduate Catalog, 2012 - 2013
Graduate Course Descriptions
EADM 5683 - Curriculum Leadership
This course will emphasize the supervision and evaluation of curriculum
in public school systems. Additionally, it will include a study
of current and instructional programs programs which require a
principal’s support, guidance, and leadership as school personnel
work to improve and enhance the delivery of the school’s curriculum.
Prerequisite(s): EADM 5543, 5013, and admission to the School
Administration program.
EADM 5713 - Sch District Direction Setting
School District Direction Setting is grounded Educational Leadership
Constituent Council (ELCC) standard #1, and addresses the role of
the school superintendent in promoting the success of all students
by setting a direction for the district including the task of working with
various stakeholders to develop a vision, mission and goals for the
organization. Prerequisite(s): PTE 5013, 5153, EADM 5353, 5453,
5543,5553,5583.5623, 5673, 5683 and 5814.
EADM 5723 - Sch District Instr Planning
School District Instructional Planning is grounded in Educational
Leadership Constituent Council standard #2, and addresses the role
of the school superintendent as instructional leader in promoting the
success of all students including the tasks of promoting a positive
school culture, providing an effective instructional program, applying
best practice to student learning, and designing comprehensive
professional growth plans for staff. Prerequisite(s): PTE 5013, 5153,
EADM 5353, 5453, 5543, 5553, 5583, 5623, 5673, 5683, 5814.
EADM 5733 - Sch District Organization Mgmt
School District Organizational Management is grounded in Educational
Leadership Constituent Council standard #3, and addresses the role
of the school superintendent in promoting the success of all students
by managing the organization, operations, and resources in a way
that promotes a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment.
Prerequisite(s): PTE 5013, 5153, EADM 5353, 5453, 5543, 5553,
5583, 5623, 5673, 5683, 5814.
EADM 5743 - Sch District Community Collab
School District Community Collaboration is grounded in Educational
Leadership Constituent Council standard #4, and addresses the role
of the school superintendent in promoting the success of all students
by collaborating with families and other community members, responding
to diverse community interests and needs, and mobilizing
community resources. Prerequisite(s): PTE 5013, 5153, EADM 5353,
5453, 5543, 5553, 5583, 5623, 5673, 5683, 5814.
EADM 5753 - Sch District Eth, Infl, & Pol
School District Ethics, Influence and Politics is grounded in Educational
Leadership Constituent Council standard #5 and #6, and addresses
the role of the school superintendent in promoting the success of all
students by acting with integrity, fairly, and in an ethical manner and
by understanding, responding to, and influencing the larger political,
social, economic, legal, and cultural context. Prerequisite(s): PTE
5013, 5153, EADM 5353, 5453, 5543, 5553, 5583, 5623, 5673,
5683, 5814.
EADM 5814 - Principalship/Internship
A course designed to develop in school administrators the skills and
competencies needed to provide leadership and direction necessary
to carry out a school system’s purposes, programs, policies, procedures,
regulations, and agreements as they relate to the operation
of the school. (K-12) Prerequisite(s): All courses contained in the
required Master’s Program.
EADM 5900 - Practicum In Education
Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the
department’s field of study.
EADM 5910 - Seminar / Special Topics
Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the
department’s field of study. Prerequisite(s): EADM 5543, and admission
to the School Administration program.
EADM 5920 - Workshop
Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the
department’s field of study. Normally involves lecture, films, guest
speaker, etc. A grade of “P” or “F” is given.
EADM 5930 - Individual Study
Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the
department’s field of study.
EADM 5940 - Field Study
Credit will vary from 1 to 9 hours. Subject matter will vary within the
department’s field of study. Prerequisite(s): EADM 5543, and admission
to the School Administration program.
EADM 5950 - Internship
Credit will vary from 1 to 8 hours; subject matter will vary within the
department’s field of study. Supervised practical experience gained
in a professional field by an advanced or graduate student.
EADM 5960 - Institute
Credit will vary from 1 to 8 hours. Subject matter will vary within the
department’s field of study.
EADM 5970 - Study Tour
Credit will vary from 1 to 2 hours; subject matter will vary within the
department’s field of study.
EADM 5990 - Thesis
Credit will vary from 1 to 6 hours. Subject matter will vary within the
department’s field of study.
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (ECED)
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
ECED 5042 - Empowerment Of Families/Communities
This course focuses on the critical impact of the family- schoolcommunity
partnership on the educational progress of children.
Theoretical perspectives on family and socio- cultural dynamics,
research-based rationales for school and family engagement, and
parent education will be emphasized. In addition, students will analyze
effective leadership traits and assess their own unique leadership
potential to empower families and communities. Prerequisite(s):
Graduate standing or permission of instructor.
ECED 5063 - Development & Learning & Family Involvement
Thru 3
This course addresses: developmental characteristics of the child
from prenatal life through age three; developmentally appropriate
environments and experiences that promote learning for this age
child; and the utilization of this knowledge to educate and involve
all families in their children’s development and learning. Research
on brain development, the impact of the early years on development
and learning, guidance, and educational strategies are emphasized.
A field component is included. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing or
permission of instructor.
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