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An asterisk (*) following the four-digit number indicates the course is approved for graduate credit.
Graduate College
Educational Leadership (EDLE)
EDLE 2513
Foundations of Ethical Leadership
Prerequisite(s): 24 hours in good standing; admission into the UGLC or consent of instructor. Introduces students to a variety of theoretical views of ethics and leadership studies through the identification of contemporary ethical challenges and the development of foundational leadership skills to meet those challenges. (Same course as EPSY 2513)
EDLE 4513
Ethical Leadership for the Common Good
Prerequisite(s): 2513 or EPSY 2513. Builds on foundational knowledge of ethical theory and leadership studies through application of ethical theory and leadership skills to specific contexts and evaluation of their results. (Same course as EPSY 4503)
EDLE 5000*
Thesis or Report
1-10 credits, max 10. Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Master's students may earn up to two hours of credit for a report or six hours of credit for a thesis. Students working on a specialist's report may earn a maximum of 10 hours of credit.
EDLE 5203*
Foundations of Adult and Continuing Education
Societal trends, issues and institutions which have influenced the development and current status of adult and continuing education. Analyses and critiques of contemporary adult and continuing education activities, materials and clientele groups served, and their implications for new and existing programs in the field.
EDLE 5253*
The Principalship
Prerequisite(s): 5000-level course in school administration or equivalent. Strategies, techniques and solutions used by the principal in the administration and leadership of a public school.
EDLE 5313*
Characteristics of Adult Learners
Learning patterns, interests and participation patterns among adults in a variety of educational settings. Theories of learning and behavior modification for adults, with implications for adult and continuing education programs. Particular attention given to learners in occupational, adult basic, community junior college, extension and proprietary program settings.
EDLE 5323*
School Finance
Development of conceptual bases in economics of education, taxation, distribution systems, policy analysis; application to Oklahoma school finance; and introduction to budget development.
EDLE 5353*
Instructional Strategies for Adults
An analysis and application of the various techniques and materials available to facilitate the learning process for adults. Concentration on the process of designing effective learning experiences for adults and developing competencies of the facilitators of group and self-directed learning.
EDLE 5473*
Supervision of Instruction
Application of modern approaches to instructional supervision through practice in recording and analyzing teacher behavior in actual classroom settings. Clinical and group methods for improving instruction.
EDLE 5633*
Community Education
Purpose, organization and administration of community education and its various components.
EDLE 5720*
Education Workshop
1-4 credits, max 8. Analysis of organizational, administrative, and instructional problems by common schools and higher education personnel.
EDLE 5723*
Education Law
Study of the legal framework of education (constitutional law, case law, and Oklahoma law) with emphases on church-state issues, tort liability, teachers' rights, and student rights.
EDLE 5813*
Leadership Theory and Ethical Decision-Making
Developing understanding of leadership theory and issues related to decision-making in educational settings. Exploring leadership and decision-making within an ethical context.
EDLE 5883*
Field Studies Internship I
Lab 3. Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Directed internship experiences designed to relate ideas and concepts to problems encountered in education by faculty and administrators.
EDLE 5893*
Field Studies Internship II
Lab 3. Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Directed advance internship experiences designed to relate ideas and concepts to problems encountered in educational organizations by faculty and administrators.
EDLE 5953*
Developing Educational Organizations
Prerequisite(s): 5813. Understanding and critically analyzing conventional and novel approaches to the climate and governance of schools and higher education.
EDLE 5973*
Foundations of Higher Education
Overview of the historical background and philosophical foundations of American higher education.
EDLE 5983*
Administrative Issues in Higher Education
Overview of the organization and administration operations and analyses of social, political and legal influences on colleges and universities.
EDLE 6000*
Doctoral Dissertation
1-15 credits, max 15. Required of all candidates for the Doctor of Education degree. Credit given upon completion of the thesis.
EDLE 6003*
Educational Ideas
Decision-making processes used in educational systems and use of modern technologies for curricular enhancement and professional development.
EDLE 6143*
Resources for the Study of Educational Leadership
Introduction to research traditions, tools and processes that are integral to the study of educational leadership.
EDLE 6233*
Critical Issues in Higher Education
Issues that have shaped and are shaping higher education in American society.
EDLE 6243*
Connecting Theory and Practice in Administering Schools
Application of research findings and theoretical concepts to best practice in administering educational organizations.
EDLE 6343*
Problem Solving in School Administration
Identifying and analyzing administrative problems, individually and collectively, in school settings.
EDLE 6363*
Special Topics in School Finance Policy
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Graduate College and EDLE 5323 or equivalent. Investigation of problems in education finance policy within the interconnected concepts of liberty, equity, equality, adequacy and efficiency.
EDLE 6393*
The Human Factor in Administering Schools
Analysis and critique of current issues in school personnel administration such as recruitment, selection, promotion, morale, salary, staff relations and teacher assessment.
EDLE 6423*
The Politics of Education
Activities of schools as they relate to the political environment, e.g., voter behavior, change strategies and community power structures.
EDLE 6453*
Special Topics in Education Law
Analysis and critique of selected topics in school law relating to public school administration.
EDLE 6463*
Higher Education Law
National and state constitutional provisions, laws, and court cases concerning higher education. Considerable legal research required.
EDLE 6483*
School Leadership, Culture and Ethics
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the School Administration doctoral program. Ethical dilemmas and leadership are explored. Personal ethics are studied in terms of integrity in leadership roles.
EDLE 6493*
School Improvement/Reform
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the School Administration doctoral program. Focus on the theory and practice of school improvement/reform, especially addressing conditions of underachievement and performance gaps among diverse populations. Knowledge and skill related to understanding evaluating, and implementing school improvement/reform practices. Addresses Oklahoma licensure standards related to the provision of effective instructional practices.
EDLE 6583*
The Impact of College on Students and on Society
The psychological and sociological impact that attending four-year colleges and universities has on undergraduates from their freshman year until they graduate.
EDLE 6603*
Organizational Theory in Education
Selected organizational typologies, conceptualizations and theoretical frameworks as they relate to organizational behavior and behavior of personnel in organizations.
EDLE 6650*
Problems in Educational Administration
1-4 credits, max 8. Special administrative problem in common schools or higher education, e.g., school plant, school/community relations, administration and the instructional programs, attrition and finance.
EDLE 6683*
The Community Junior College
The American two-year college including historical and philosophical development, curricula, students and the learning process, faculty and instruction, administration and governance, support and control. Principles, practices and problems of community colleges in America.
EDLE 6703*
Finance in Higher Education
Problems and prospects of financing American education, with in-depth discussion of selected topics, e.g., social capital, federal aid, faculty salaries and state support.
EDLE 6710*
Special Problems
1-4 credits, max 8. Assists administrators with either recurrent or unique problems arising in common schools or in higher education. Emphasizes evaluation and planning related especially to staff, programs and faculty needs.
EDLE 6713*
Effective Teaching in Colleges and Universities
Relevant research and practice about effective college teaching, role of faculty in higher education settings, and development of teaching strategies and lessons for application in college classrooms.
EDLE 6733*
Planning and Educational Change
Organizational and environmental parameters, sources of change, barriers to change, and strategies for planning and implementing organizational change.
EDLE 6753*
Historical Development of Higher Education
History and development of higher education, studies of objectives and functions of institutional types and of students and faculty.
EDLE 6803*
Administration in Higher Education
Functions and principles of administration in higher education from historical and contemporary points of view. Both internal and external forces acting on the institution treated.
EDLE 6823*
Educational Leadership
Leadership and the implications of leadership across contexts, cultures and time.
EDLE 6833*
College and University Presidency
The role and function of the presidency. For those who anticipate a career in college and university administration or a related management position.
EDLE 6843*
The Academic Department
Organization and administration in higher education emphasizing an analysis of the academic department and its leader, the department head.
EDLE 6850*
Directed Reading
1-4 credits, max 6. Directed reading for students with graduate standing.
EDLE 6853*
Research Traditions in Educational Leadership
Exploration of advanced integrated research strategies and the development of designs and methods supporting the field of educational leadership.
EDLE 6863*
University and College Campus Culture
This course examines the concept of institutional and collegiate culture as a lens to understanding higher education institutions and their various stakeholders.
EDLE 6870*
Seminar
1-4 credits, max 10. Topical issues related to administration and/or higher education, including research techniques available to analyze such topics.
EDLE 6883*
Internship in Education I
Lab 3. Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Directed internship experiences designed to relate ideas and concepts to problems encountered in education by faculty and administrators.
EDLE 6893*
Internship in Education II
Lab 3. Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Field experiences in a variety of educational work settings.
EDLE 6910*
Practicum
1-5 credits, max 9. Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Required of all candidates for the Specialist in Education degree. Designed to help the student carry out an acceptable field study or research problem. Credit given upon completion of the written report.
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