WSU Graduate Courses - Educational Leadership/EDL

EDL 660 PROGRAMMING IN RESIDENTIAL LIFE (Credits: 1 TO 4)

Provides an orientation to the university for new residence services paraprofessionals to prepare them to be effective in their roles. Participants will be exposed to the various student services available on campus as well as aspects of student development, the mission of the university, residence services, and new student orientation. Topics vary. May be taken for letter grade or pass/unsatisfactory.

EDL 661 STUDENT DEVELOPMENT FOR CAMPUS LIFE PROGRAMS (Credits: 1 TO 4)

Provides overview of various student development concepts and functions within a campus setting. Topics may include: community development and leadership; multiculturalism; peer counseling; interpersonal communication; conflict mediation and resolution; developmental programming and developmental discipline.

EDL 662 SPECIAL TOPICS: TBA (Credits: 1 TO 4)

Special topics in selected areas in Student Affairs in Higher Education designed to focus on management trends, theoretical frameworks, critical issues, specific professional areas within Student Affairs. Past topics have included Student Housing/Residential life and Management Issues in Student Affairs.

PREREQUISITE: EDL 760 OR CNL 700.

EDL 670 WORKSHOP IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP (Credits: 1 TO 4)

Intensive study of a selected area of the school curriculum and educational administration to meet the needs of inservice teachers, administrators, and curriculum supervisors. May be taken for a letter grade or pass/unsatisfactory.

EDL 710 PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT (Credits: 1 TO 4)

Provides students with a foundation for professional development. Emphasis on examination of belief systems, teaching styles, and teachers as-learners; intra- and interpersonal communication skills needed in leadership roles; and functioning in a multicultural/pluralistic society.

EDL 711 SCHOOL LEADERSHIP SEMINAR (Credits: 1 TO 4)

The development of leadership skills and abilities and the dynamics of team functioning, including decision-making models and processes, problem-solving techniques, communication skills, conflict management, and self-improvement.

PREREQUISITE: COMPLETION OF CORE COURSES.

EDL 712 PHILOSOPHICAL AND CURRICULAR FOUNDATIONS (Credits: 4)

Overview of past, present, and emerging curriculum trends. Examination of educational and curricular philosophy and how philosophy impacts school programs.

EDL 713 APPLIED PSYCHOLOGICAL LEARNING THEORY (Credits: 4)

Selected theories of learning and their value to instructional practices. Emphasis on the relationships among learning theories, learner characteristics, motivational theories, and instructional practices.

EDL 714 CONTEXT OF EDUCATION (Credits: 1 TO 4)

Emphasizes the evolution of theories and the laws that underlie the free compulsory educational system as well as the organization, control, and support by the public of the educational system. Titles vary.

EDL 720 ANALYSIS OF TEACHING (Credits: 4)

Focuses on teaching methods and skills, and on classroom climate, including microteaching, interaction analysis, and collection of feedback from students.

EDL 721 CURRICULUM DESIGNING FOR THE TEACHER (Credits: 1 TO 4)

Management and leadership skills as related to the development and organization of curriculum and materials; implementation of the learning program with students.

PREREQUISITE: COMPLETION OF CORE AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

EDL 722 INSTRUCTIONAL MANAGEMENT AND EVALUATION (Credits: 4)

Study of the management and evaluation of instruction. Emphasizes uses of systematic management and evaluation models by classroom teachers, and the impact of nonclassroom components of school/society on the teacher-s management and evaluation of instruction.

EDL 730 RESEARCH ON TEACHING (Credits: 4)

Research on teaching effectiveness; culminates in the writing of a research proposal to be completed during the second year of the Teacher Leader Program.

EDL 731 STATISTICS AND APPRAISAL IN EDUCATION (Credits: 4)

Introduction to educational statistics and appraisal techniques. Emphasis on how to understand and use research data. Methods for appraising student development and progress. Enrollment limited to participants in the Teacher Leader Program.

EDL 732 DIRECTED INQUIRY ON TEACHING (Credits: 1 TO 3)

Individual research to satisfy requirements of a research project for Teacher Leader majors.Group and/or individual conferences with the research advisor.

PREREQUISITE: EDL 730.

EDL 733 SEMINAR: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS (Credits: 1 TO 4)

Issues in research related to classroom teachers. Critical and current issues relevant to the development of classroom teachers as leaders within the context of their roles. May be repeated up to four hours. Graded pass/unsatisfactory.

EDL 740 LEGAL AND PROFESSIONAL ISSUES (Credits: 1 TO 4)

The legal framework of compulsion in education, the civil liberties of teachers, curriculum content, and academic freedom. Teachers- rights, duties, and responsibilities to the education profession.

EDL 741 INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN (Credits: 1 TO 4)

Management and leadership skills as related to organizational patterns, staffing, utilization of space, time, and facilities at the building level.

PREREQUISITE: COMPLETION OF CORE AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

EDL 751 STATISTICS AND RESEARCH (Credits: 4)

Introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics and their application to assessment procedures.

EDL 755 RESEARCH PROJECTS (Credits: 1 TO 5)

Conference course; individual research to satisfy requirements of research study for the Master of Education degree.

PREREQUISITE: EDL 852 OR PERMISSION OF ADVISOR.

EDL 757 STUDENT ASSESSMENT (Credits: 1 TO 4)

Intensive study of formative and summative methods used by teachers to assess student performance and modify or differentiate instruction to meet student needs.

PREREQUISITE: EDL 751

EDL 760 INTRODUCTION TO STUDENT AFFAIRS IN HIGHER EDUCATION (Credits: 4)

An overview of the history, philosophy, organization, and structure of student personnel services. Various student affairs functions and professional competencies are presented. Current and future trends and issues in student affairs are considered.

EDL 761 THEORIES OF STUDENT DEVELOPMENT AND ASSESSMENT (Credits: 4)

Studies theories of student development and their use in research and practice in student affairs, focusing specifically on college students.

PREREQUISITE: EDL 760 OR INSTRUCTOR PERMISSION.

EDL 762 STUDENT AFFAIRS ADMINISTRATION IN HIGHER EDUCATION (Credits: 4)

Surveys student personnel services in colleges and universities. Consideration is given to the organization, administration, and rationale of these services.

PREREQUISITE: EDL 760, EDL 761, EDL 763, EDL 768, EDL 920,
EDL 922.

EDL 763 CAMPUS ECOLOGY (Credits: 4)

Studies of campus ecology and the changing demographic and developmental issues facing college students. Studies the impact of the college environment on student development and the interaction between students and the environment. A combination of theory and research regarding college students and the environment are studied and applied.

PREREQUISITE: EDL 760 AND EDL 920.

EDL 764 PROGRAM EVALUATION AND ASSESSMENT IN STUDENT AFFAIRS IN HIGHER EDUCATION (Credits: 4)

Studies theories, models, and techniques for evaluation of SAHE programs, and student organizations.Focus on a systematic approach to designing, integrating and appraising the success of SAHE programs.

PREREQUISITE: EDL 760, EDL 761, EDL 763 AND EDL 768.
GRADUATE STATUS AND ADMITTED TO SAHE.

EDL 765 PRAC STU AF HIGHER ED (Credits: 4)

Provides an opportunity to work under supervision in an area of student affairs. This field work experience is accompanied by weekly on-campus seminars.

PREREQUISITE: EDL 760, EDL 761 AND EDL 763

EDL 766 ADVANCED SEMINAR IN STUDENT AFFAIRS IN HIGHER EDUCATION (Credits: 4)

Graded pass/unsatisfactory.

PREREQUISITE: EDL 760, EDL 761, EDL 762, EDL 763, EDL 764,
EDL 765, EDL 768, EDL 920 AND EDL 922.

EDL 767 INTERNSHIP IN STUDENT AFFAIRS IN HIGHER EDUCATION (Credits: 1 TO 10)

This field-based experience provides students with advanced practice and supervision in their major specialty area. Graded pass/unsatisfactory.

PREREQUISITE: EDL 760, EDL 765, EDL 763 AND EDL 761.

EDL 768 FINANCE & BUDGET MGT IN HIGHER EDU/STUDENT AFFAIRS (Credits: 4)

Current and emerging trends for funding higher education and budget models utilized provide the focus of this course.University budget and financial statements will be analyzed, budget proposals developed, and budget reduction techniques explained.

PREREQUISITE: EDL 760, EDL 761, EDL 763 AND EDL 920.

EDL 771 EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP BEHAVIOR (Credits: 3 TO 4)

Focuses on the development of a strong base of understanding in organizational structure for skill building in leadership, communication, decision-making, and problem-solving. Educational renewal, political considerations, ethical behavior, professional development, and change processes are also included.

EDL 772 EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE BEHAVIOR (Credits: 4)

Develops an understanding of the principles of educational administrative processes, formal school structures and organization, and an introduction to school administrative task areas. School culture, principles of democratic school administration, ethical behavior, and other educational renewal oriented processes are also studied. The inclusion of a field experience emphasizes the course focus of actively blending theory and practice.

PREREQUISITE: EDL 771.

EDL 773 CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT FOR SCHOOL LEADERS (Credits: 3 TO 4)

Designed to improve the school leader/administrator-s ability to manage and lead the development and organization of curriculum and materials. This course presents the concepts and skills of curriculum development and shows how to apply these to actual course planning.

EDL 774 ANALYSIS OF TEACHING (Credits: 1 TO 4)

Provides school leaders/administrators the opportunity for analysis of teaching through an understanding of the PRAXIS III performance model and the exploration of instructional methodologies, critical theory related to teaching, and strategies for continual improvement.

EDL 775 INSTRUCTIONAL MANAGEMENT AND EVALUATION (Credits: 1 TO 4)

Understanding teaching from research and methodological viewpoints. Emphasis on examining various bases of teaching and improving instruction techniques.

EDL 776 SUPERVISION OF INSTRUCTION AND PERSONNEL (Credits: 1 TO 4)

Focus is on the supervision of curriculum and instruction. A systems approach to formative and summative assessment of instruction. The evaluation of curriculum and program effectiveness will be emphasized.

PREREQUISITE: EDL 773, 774 AND 775.

EDL 777 PREPRAC: ROLE & FUNCTION (Credits: 1 TO 3)

Focus will be on the roles performed by practicing educational leaders.Students will observe, interact and draw conclusions from field experience.Class sessions will integrate the field experience with knowledges and skills studied in prerequisite courses.

EDL 780 ETHICS AND POLITICS IN EDUCATION (Credits: 4)

Developing an understanding of potential structures and effective principles of school/community relations. Concepts of power, pressure groups, lobbying, potential networks, and public ethics are examined. Characteristics of effective communication, advisory bodies, and public relations programs are covered.

EDL 781 SCHOOL FINANCE AND ECONOMICS (Credits: 1 TO 4)

The financing of public education and the economics of education. Guiding principles for developing financial programs and management procedures are covered.

EDL 782 SCHOOL LAW (Credits: 3 TO 4)

Provides an examination of the legal framework that all school personnel must function in. Emphasis on both legal precedents and statutory provisions.

EDL 790 PRACTICUM IN INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP (Credits: 4)

Provides educational leadership degree candidates an opportunity to apply concepts and skills to educational practice and to evaluate their own leadership effectiveness.

PREREQUISITE: COMPLETION OF EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND/
OR CURRICULUM/SUPERVISION CONCENTRATION.

EDL 791 CURRICULUM DESIGN AND EVALUATION (Credits: 1 TO 4)

Provides curriculum and supervision students with knowledge and skills necessary to perform curriculum and instruction design and evaluation functions.

PREREQUISITE: EDL 777.

EDL 792 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CHANGE: FROM THEORY TO PRACTICE (Credits: 1 TO 4)

Focuses on understanding needs and the motivation to change in self and others within the context of the school organization. Contemporary models of professional development and change theory are emphasized.

EDL 793 COMPUTER APPLICATION FOR EDUCATIONAL LEADERS (Credits: 1 TO 4)

Introduction to computers and their applications for educational leaders. Investigation of potential uses of the computer for student learning and school management and administration. Review and evaluation of specific hardware.

EDL 796 ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS (Credits: 1 TO 4)

Principles of democratic school administration; management of teaching and nonteaching personnel; role of administration in facilitating teaching and learning; and school/community relations.

EDL 851 ADVANCED SEMINAR IN EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH, DESIGN AND ANALYSIS (Credits: 3)

Individual and group study of ongoing applied educational research.

PREREQUISITE: EDL 852.

EDL 852 STATISTICAL ANALYSIS AND RESEARCH DESIGN (Credits: 4)

Study of computation and interpretation of inferential statistics as they relate to the design of educational research. Critical study of research techniques and reporting methods. Computer applications will be stressed. (Previously listed as EDL 752.)

EDL 853 ADVANCED EDUCATIONAL STATISTICS (Credits: 4)

Multivariate analysis including analysis of variance-factorial designs, repeated measures, analysis of covariance, multiple analysis of variance, multiple regression, and nonparametric techniques for 1 to k samples. Computer applications will be stressed. (Previously listed as EDL 753.)

EDL 858 ADVANCED EDUCATIONAL MEASUREMENT: THEORY AND PRACTICE (Credits: 4)

Test construction, evaluation, standardization, validation, reliability, item analysis, norm setting, criterion referencing, selection, and interpretation of standardized tests.

PREREQUISITE: EDL 751.

EDL 871 MANAGEMENT OF THE SCHOOL (Credits: 4)

Focuses on the day-to-day operation of a school building and a school system. State requirements are emphasized in relation to operational procedures in all aspects of managing a school and a school system.

PREREQUISITE: EDUCATIONAL SPECIALIST DEGREE STATUS OR
PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR REQUIRED.

EDL 872 STAFF PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION (Credits: 4)

The development of understanding and procedures of administering staff personnel aspects of school operation. Areas of recruitment, selection, induction, appraisal, development, compensation, and motivation are covered. Emphasis is on the entry year performance based assessment and subsequent licensure renewal.

PREREQUISITE: EDUCATIONAL SPECIALIST DEGREE STATUS OR
SPECIAL PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR REQUIRED.

EDL 873 PUPIL PERSONNEL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (Credits: 4)

The development of understanding and the procedures of administering the pupil personnel service aspects of school operation. Ethical considerations and special education requirements are included in addressing student attendance and accounting, guidance and counseling functions, disciplinary issues, and extracurricular/co-curricular activities.

PREREQUISITE: EDUCATIONAL SPECIALIST DEGREE STATUS OR
SPECIAL PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR REQUIRED.

EDL 874 SCHOOL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND FACILITIES (Credits: 4)

Guiding principles for developing adequate financial programs; detailed studies of sources of local, state, and federal revenue; and procedures for management of school funds with reference to budgeting, accounting, and auditing. Operation and management of effective school plant receives equal emphasis.

PREREQUISITE: EDUCATIONAL SPECIALIST DEGREE STATUS OR
SPECIAL PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR REQUIRED.

EDL 890 INTERNSHIP:SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION (Credits: 1 TO 4)

Provides an experience in school administration in which students perform administrative tasks under supervision. Field experience is planned jointly by students and practicum supervisors, and includes activities in all administrative task areas.

PREREQUISITE: COMPLETION OF MASTERS DEGREE AND ALL COURSE
WORK REQUIRED BY CERTIFICATION STANDARDS.

EDL 920 HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE UNITED STATES (Credits: 4)

Reviews history and development of higher and continuing education in the United States with special attention to forces that have shaped its development. Examines history of critical philosophical debates, and issues about the nature and role of higher education.

EDL 921 CURRICULUM IN HIGHER EDUCATION (Credits: 4)

Introduction to patterns of curricular organization in the four-year college and university with attention to historical development and current models. Study of the issues governing curriculum planning, including the social, economic, political, historical, and philosophical contexts of which curriculum is formed and developed. May be taken for letter grade or pass/unsatisfactory.

PREREQUISITE: EDL 920.

EDL 922 LAW OF HIGHER EDUCATION (Credits: 4)

Examination of statute and case law that governs the operation of institutions of higher education. Issues of employment, evaluation, contracts, copyright, and student and faculty rights will form the basis of the course. Can be taken for a letter grade or pass/unsatisfactory.

PREREQUISITE: EDL 920.

EDL 923 INSTRUCTION IN HIGHER EDUCATION (Credits: 4)

Designed to facilitate the application of theory to practice in teaching in colleges and universities. Students will explore diverse pedagogical approaches and develop an understanding of the professional role of the faculty member. May be taken for letter grade or pass/unsatisfactory.

PREREQUISITE: EDL 920.

EDL 924 ADMINISTRATION IN HIGHER EDUCATION (Credits: 4)

Introduction to administrative, organizational, and leadership theory and practice in the two-year and four-year college and university. Participants explore historical, current, and future plans for administration in higher education. May be taken for letter grade or pass/unsatisfactory.

PREREQUISITE: EDL 920.

EDL 926 THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (Credits: 4)

Explores the historical roots of the most exciting, important innovation in American higher education since the Second World War, the community college. How and why did they come into being, how do they really work, and how can we make them more effective/

PREREQUISITE: GRADUATE STATUS AND EDL 920.

EDL 928 INTERNSHIP IN HIGHER EDUCATION (Credits: 4)

Provides opportunity for an in-depth field experience in higher education with administrative professionals. Designed to provide breadth to the students' prior experiences and be consistent with individual career goals.

PREREQUISITE: EDL 920.

EDL 929 THE ROLE OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS IN HIGHER EDUCATION (Credits: 4)

Explores the role and impact of athletic programs at the intercollegiate level. Students study administrative and organizational structure, specialized functions, and professional career opportunities within the field of intercollegiate athletics. Planning, financing, programming, and management are studied, as well as the role of athletics within the educational experience.

PREREQUISITE: EDL 920.

EDL 933 INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP (Credits: 3)

Provides the specialist an opportunity to explore the topic of instruction in depth and to apply knowledge and strategies to the process of instructional improvement.

PREREQUISITE: MASTER'S DEGREE REQUIRED.

EDL 941 PLANNING EDUCATIONAL FUTURES (Credits: 4)

Focuses on adaptation to social, political, and educational change in the future of education. Analysis and planning procedures address the probable social, political, economic, ethical, and intellectual factors that may appear on the horizon. Strategic planning, systems theory, change theory and processes are explored in connection to forecasting potential economic, enrollment, and demographic futures.

PREREQUISITE: MASTER'S DEGREE REQUIRED.

EDL 945 ADVANCED CURRICULUM THEORY (Credits: 3)

This course is designed to provide advanced degree students an opportunity to study curriculum theories from original sources and to relate those theories to philosophical presuppositions and social-cultural foundations. The course will also focus on the critical evaluation of curriculum theories and models.

EDL 971 SUPERINTENDENT/STAFF/BOARD RELATIONSHIPS (Credits: 4)

Emphasizes the strategic roles of the superintendent, staff, school board, unions, and community in light of local, state, and federal regulations and political pressure. Reviews the limits and role responsibilities of school district personnel and constituents from organizational and cultural perspectives. Addresses organizational policy formation, politics, negotiations, mediation, and problem solving.

PREREQUISITE: EDUCATION SPECIALIST DEGREE STATUS OR SPECIAL
PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

EDL 972 IDEAS IN EDUCATION (Credits: 3)

Draws on original sources and examines the impact of both professional and non-professional educational thinkers on American education. The impact of social trends on education will also be examined.

PREREQUISITE: EDUCATIONAL SPECIALIST DEGREE STANDING OR
SPECIAL PERMISSION OF THE INSTRUCTOR.

EDL 974 SEMINAR IN ED LEADERSHP (Credits: 3)

Emphasis will be on issues in educational leadership and curriculum leadership. Program development and administrative practice will serve as a basis for emerging study issues.

EDL 975 DIRECTED STUDY (Credits: 1 TO 3)

Designed for students enrolled in the Educational Specialist degree program and/or those students admitted to a cooperative doctoral program. Course requirements are determined by students and their assigned program advisors. Minimum requirements involve an individualized set of objectives, learning strategies, and evaluation design. Titles vary.

EDL 985 ORGANIZATIONAL DYNAMICS:THE INDIVIDUAL AND THE ORGANIZATION (Credits: 4)

Focuses on the individual and the organization. The respective needs and expectations of each are investigated as they apply to educational institutions. Emphasis is on interpersonal and organizational communication, group processes, conflict resolution, and collaboration for school improvement. These concepts are explored to help participants conceptualize the interpersonal nature of organizations.

EDL 986 ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR IN EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERVICES (Credits: 4)

Emphasizes the analysis of organizations and educational institutions in particular through a social systems orientation. Historical, current, and possible future organizational structures and processes are analyzed. Role theory, leadership theory, and styles, ethical behavior, and decision-making theory and practice are addressed from an organizational persepctive.

EDL 987 ADMINISTRATIVE LEADERSHIP IN COMMUNICATION (Credits: 4)

Focuses on the development of leadership skills in relationship to individual and organizational communicationsto internal and external audiences. Varied communication venues and simulations are employed in ethical administrator skill development. Additionally, the course addresses the leader's role as facilitator in group processes, conflict management, interpersonal and contract negotiations, multicultural mediation methodology, decision-making, and problem-solving.

PREREQUISITE: EDL 986.

EDL 988 RESEARCH AND THE EDUCATIONAL LEADER (Credits: 4)

Focuses on the practical applications and issues in research as it relates to educational leadership. Participants focus on research design and methodology, sampling techniques, instrument development, proposal writing, and the application of these skills through a research project to be implemented within a public school setting.

EDL 991 ADV SEM ED LEADERSHIP (Credits: 1 TO 4)

Three basic topics are addressed: (1) Teacher Evaluation and Staff Development offered fall quarter, (2) Issues in Leadership and Management offered winter quarter, and (3) Innovations in Education offered spring quarter.

EDL 993 SCHOOL DISTRICT BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (Credits: 4)

Guiding principles for developing adequate district fiscal programs; study of sources of revenue - local, state, and federal; procedures in management of district funds with reference to budgeting, accounting, auditing, public and governmental reporting; district cost-benefit analysis; district financial needs forecasting; and levy/income tax campaigns.

EDL 994 ADV SEM FOR ED LEADERS (Credits: 3)

A synthesizing course which reviews the concepts, skills, and information of the total Educational Specialist's Program. Reporting of each candidate's research project will be a part of this course. An integration of the basic purposes of the program with the concentration, cognate, and common curriculum.

EDL 995 ADVANCED INSTITUTE FOR EDUCATIONAL LEADERS (Credits: 1 TO 4)

Individual and group study of current problems and new skill development for educational leaders. Topics require multifaceted approaches and investigations. Topics might include personnel management related to negotiations, human rights, or decision making. Topics vary.

PREREQUISITE: MASTER'S DEGREE.

EDL 999 THESIS (Credits: 1 TO 9)

Research for thesis in Educational Specialist Program.

PREREQUISITE: EDL 852 OR PERMISSION OF ADVISOR.