2009-2010 Catalog - Graduate School - Bethel University

Course DescriptionsEDUC784 • Practicum: Learning Disabilities(SPEG)3 creditsA series of experiences working with children and/or youth from various gradelevels who have been identified as having learning disabilities. Learners will obtainexperience with all aspects of programming for children and/or youth with learningdisabilities, from referral and assessment through placement and instruction.Includes opportunities to work in collaboration with other educational personnel(regular and/or special education teachers, administrators, school psychologists) aswell as parents. Graded on an S/U basis. May be taken concurrently with EDUC613,EDUC615, EDUC636. Prerequisites: EDUC605, EDUC610, EDUC631, EDUC632,EDUC655, EDUC660, EDUC670.EDUC790 • Writing the Thesis/Action Research Project(EDUG, LIEG, SPEG, TEAG)3 creditsExploration of a significant educational issue relevant to the learner’s professionalinvolvement through an independent, individually supervised thesis or project.Graded on an S/U basis. Prerequisites: EDUC614, EDUC755.EDUC800 • Historical, Cultural, and PhilosophicalIssues Impacting School Administration(EDAD, EDUG)3 creditsToday’s educational and intellectual leaders must understand the historical, cultural,and philosophical roots and trends that have contributed to educationalpractices today. Current and emerging roles of the administrator are examinedin light of these roots and trends in the establishment of policy and practice,both in the school and the community at large. In addition, learners develop anunderstanding of the currently prevailing cultural and philosophical “drivers” inlearners’ home districts.EDUC805 • Principles of Organizational Leadership(EDAD, EDUG)3 creditsExamination of the theory and practice of leadership applied to K–12 school districtoperations. Leading organizational leadership theories, both educational andmanagerial, as well as change theory are analyzed and critiqued, with emphasis ontheir implementation in practical school district settings. Content emphasis is onthe implications of a Christian worldview when incorporated with these theoriesand practices. Specific foci of content include philosophical and values anchors,vision casting, developing shared priorities and commitments, and implementingvision through policy and programs.102