08-09 Graduate Catalog/w pics - University of Louisiana at Monroe

134 THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT MONROE
LOUISIANA EDUCATION CONSORTIUM (FOUNDATIONS)
(LECF)
For Graduates Only
LECF 700. INTRODUCTION TO DOCTORAL RESEARCH. 3 cr. This course is designed to extend
the student’s knowledge and expertise in research design, styles, and format for writing a
dissertation and the use of graduate electronic resources and statistical analysis.
LECF 701. APPLIED STATISTICAL ANALYSES. 3 cr. This course surveys procedures for using the
computer in text editing, data management, and statistical processing of research data.
Laboratory sessions are required. Prerequisite: LECF 700
LECF 702. EVALUATION THEORY AND PRACTICE. 3 cr. This course investigates the theories and
practices associated with performance evaluation, focusing on individual, instrument, and
program evaluation and the decision-making processes associated with each.
LECF 703. QUALITATIVE RESEARCH IN EDUCATION. 3 cr. This course examines theories and
methods of qualitative educational research, including ethnography, case studies, interview
studies, and document analysis. Prerequisite: LECF 700.
LECF 704. SOCIOCULTURAL AND DIVERSITY ISSUES. 3 cr. Examines sociocultural issues related
to existence and delivery of programs and services for equity and excellence in education of
diverse student populations.
LOUISIANA EDUCATION CONSORTIUM (INTERNSHIP)
For Graduates Only
LECI 776. INTERNSHIP SEMINAR. 3 cr. The seminar provides opportunities to discuss and critique
internship activities. May be taken concurrent with or prerequisite to LECI 777.
LECI 777. INTERNSHIP. 3 cr. This course is a supervised on-site educational experience in
curriculum, instruction, supervision, or administration. Pre- or co-requisite: LECI 776
LOUISIANA EDUCATION CONSORTIUM (EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP)
For Graduates Only
LECL 705. DECISION MAKING FOR SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY. 3 cr.
Problem-solving models and decision-making strategies are examined, applied in authentic
settings, and evaluated for impact in the area of school improvement and accountability. (Same
as Louisiana Education Consortium Curriculum 705.)
LECL 707. CURRICULUM THEORY AND DESIGN. 3 cr. This course focuses on school curriculum
theory, design, revision, reform and critical issues. (Same as Louisiana Education Consortium
Curriculum 707.)
LECL 711. MAKING CONNECTIONS: THEORY, RESEARCH, & PRACTICE. 3 cr. Explores
conceptual models used to define and explain learning organizations and the investigation of
roles, strategies, and methods used by educational leaders.
LECL 712. ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF SCHOOLS. 3 cr. Provides a study of the
organization and administration of schools in the United States. Concepts of organization,
administration, and management are explored.
LECL 713. HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT. 3 cr. This course investigates theories of human
resource development. The utilization of human resource information technology is included as
a practice throughout the course.
LECL 714. LAW, POLICY, AND ETHICS. 3 cr. This course provides an in-depth study of the
Educational Policy Process in Public School Administration and Supervision.
LECL 720. BUILDING EFFECTIVE PARTNERSHIPS. 3 cr. The advanced study and application of
leadership theories and skills to develop partnerships with public, civic, government and
community organizations.
LECL 721. LEADING EFFECTIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING. 3 cr. This course develops
candidate instructional leadership skills for analyzing effective teaching/learning behaviors,
implementing leadership methods for staff development, and communicating multicultural
awareness.