Course Descriptions

  • EDUC 620 Changing Contexts of American Schools. 3 credits.
    • This course focuses on the nature of educational change in American schooling. Emphasis will be placed upon contemporary issues facing education, their historical and philosophical roots and the implementation of educational change.
  • EDUC 625 Evaluation in Education.. 3 credits.
    • The course is designed to help practicing educators improve their development and use of assessment tools and techniques. Attention will also be given to analyzing and interpreting assessment results and investigating newer developments in the evaluation of learning and instructional programs. Prerequisite: An instructional methods course.
  • EDUC 630 Inquiry in Education. 3 credits.
    • Develop skills, insights and understandings which will enable the student to become an intelligent and critical consumer of educational inquiry, and a productive participant in the inquiry process. Prerequisites: Appropriate technology skills or EDUC 505.
  • EDUC 641 Curriculum Theory and Issues. 3 credits.
    • The study of curriculum theories and issues that lead to a comprehensive understanding of the purposes and fuctions of schools in a democratic society.
  • EDUC 642 Learning Theory and Instructional Models. 3 credits.
    • This course focuses on the diverse nature of learners, the processes of learning and development, the role of the teacher, the design and the delivery of instruction, and the processes and strategies of teaching.
  • ADSU 641 School Law. 3 credits.
    • Acquaints teachers and prospective school administrators with the laws governing public education and the legal responsibilities and powers of state and local governing bodies and individuals. Emphasis is given to federal and Virginia statutes and case law affecting due process, liability, equal protection, and the rights of teachers and students.
  • ADSU 642 Leadership for School-Community Relations. 3 credits.
    • The influence of the social and political structures and conditions on school leadership, personnel, programs and activities is explored. Strategies for interacting and cooperating with parents, community leaders, businesses, and organizations for support in the effective attainment of school objectives and the educational goals of the community are emphasized. Co-requisite: ADSU 658a.
  • ADSU 643 The Principalship. 3 credits.
    • Emphasis will be on instructional leadership and effective school management that promotes positive student achievement, a safe and secure environment, and the efficient use of resources. Curriculum planning, scheduling, school improvement planning, assessment of student progress, school change, and program evaluation will be key topics covered by this course. Co-requisite: ADSU 658b.
  • ADSU 644 Supervision and Development of School Personnel. 3 credits.
    • Concepts and approaches for planning and implementing activities for effective human resource management are explored. Theories and practices related to recruitment, development and appraisal of personnel are covered. Evaluation of personnel for the purpose of meeting school objectives and for professional development receives emphasis. Co-requisite: ADSU 658c.
  • ADSU 652 School Business Management and Finance. 3 credits.
    • This course emphasizes the history and principles of public school financing and the roles of federal, state and local governments and agencies in financing public education. Taxation for school purposes, the economics of education, equity and disparity issues, budgetary concerns, strategic planning, and procedures for school-site management are included. Co-requisite: ADSU 658d.
  • ADSU 668 Internship in the Principalship. 3 credits.
    • Students spend a minimum of 200 hours over six months working under the supervision of a practicing school administrator and a university professor. The student should experience the full range of duties, problems and issues encountered by a school administrator, and receive developmental and evaluative feedback. Course graded on an S/U basis. Prerequisite: Completion of 30 credits in the Educational Leadership Program or permission of advisor.
  • ADSU 678 Full-time Internship for School Administrators. 3 credits.
    • Candidates spend a minimum 90 full-time days working under the working under the supervision of a practicing school administrator and a university professor. The candidate should experience the full range of duties, problems and issues encountered by an administrator, and receive developmental and evaluative feedback. Course graded on an S/U basis. Prerequisite: Attainment of a full-time administrative position and permission of advisor.