| Course # |
Course Title |
Course Description |
Credits |
| UNV-501 |
Introduction to Graduate Studies in the College of Education |
This course is designed to prepare students for the graduate learning experience at Grand Canyon University. Students have opportunities to develop and strengthen the skills necessary to succeed as graduate students in the College of Education. Emphasis is placed on utilizing the tools for graduate success. No practicum/field experience required. No Fingerprint Clearance necessary. |
2 |
| EDA-534 |
Educational Administration Foundation and Framework |
This course orients students to the program, the field, and the six Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium standards guiding them. It includes an introduction to creating a professional portfolio. This course does not require embedded field experience/practicum hours. |
4 |
| EDA-575 |
Educational Leadership in a Changing World |
This course provides a new paradigm for the school leader. Students examine the fundamental concepts of organizational theories and leadership models on a macro level and relate those theories and models to the educational enterprises. Upon completion of this course, educational leaders possess an understanding of the complexity of being a school leader, with experiences ranging from the development of a vision for systemic change to the demonstration of practical skills that work to ensure smooth day-to-day operations of a school. This course is primarily germane to the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) Standards 1 and 3. This course does not require embedded field experience/practicum hours. Prerequisite: EDA 534. |
4 |
| EDA-577 |
Data-Driven Decisions for School Improvement |
This course provides participants with a wide range of strategies to facilitate the process of school improvement through evidence-based inquiry. Students utilize systematic processes to describe the existing environment and areas of weaknesses in order to facilitate and promote continuous and sustainable school improvement through innovation and change. This course focuses primarily on ISLLC Standards 1 and 3, and requires 15 embedded field experience/practicum hours. Prerequisites: EDA 534 and EDA 575. |
4 |
| EDA-555 |
Legal Issues in Education |
The 21st century school is a complex, ever-changing environment that poses a myriad of challenges to school leadership on a daily basis. This course explores important critical issues currently facing school principals and discusses possible strategies for meeting those issues. Upon completion of this course, educational leaders are able to apply the federal and state laws that govern the operation and conduct of their organization, so that they can achieve their vision and mission without treading upon the constitutional rights and personal freedoms of students and staff. This course addresses the Interstate Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) Standard 6 and requires 15 embedded field experience/practicum hours. Prerequisite: EDA 577. |
4 |
| EDA-535 |
Public School Finance |
Upon completion of this course, students possess knowledge and understanding of the application of school finance topics related to education at the federal, state, and local levels. The students explore basic administrative theories, processes, and techniques, as well as discuss the major challenges facing them in the daily operation of local schools. In addition, students gain an understanding for the application of financial, organizational, and implementation challenges of integrating technology into the educational community. This course focuses on ISLLC Standards 3 and 6, and requires 15 embedded field experience/practicum hours. Prerequisite: EDA 577. |
4 |
| EDA-551 |
Supervision and Instructional Leadership |
Because of the pervasive nature of supervision and instructional leadership, this course approaches the topic within several arenas of the educational environment. Upon completion of this course, students possess knowledge and understanding for the application of the models and theories of supervision and instructional leadership, the interpersonal and technical skills needed for supervision, and the tasks and functions of the supervisor. In addition, students possess an understanding for the application of financial, organizational, and implementation challenges of integrating technology into the educational community, as well as leadership strategies to integrate technology into the educational community. This course focuses primarily on ISLLC Standard 2 and requires 15 embedded field experience/practicum hours. Prerequisite: EDA 577. |
4 |
| EDA-561 |
Curriculum Development for School Improvement |
Upon completion of this course, educational leaders possess the skills to examine existing curriculum for gaps, strengths, and weaknesses. They also understand the variety of components necessary to build a rigorous curriculum that is also flexible enough to adapt to a constantly changing world and can withstand personal and community bias. The essential elements of curriculum development for school—including improvement by examining goals, beliefs, and current outcomes—are also examined and discussed. In addition, students explore leadership strategies designed to integrate technology into both teaching and learning. This course responds to the Interstate Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) Standard 2 and requires 20 embedded field experience/practicum hours. Prerequisite: EDA 577. |
4 |
| EDA-585 |
The Principalship |
The job of a principal in today‛s PK-12 environment is both complex and demanding. It requires that a person be skilled in the recruitment, selection, orientation, development, compensation, and evaluation of a highly qualified staff, while also seeing to the leadership and management of the educational organization. This course will explore important critical issues currently facing school principals, including the challenge of attracting and retaining a quality work force in education, while also meeting the myriad of district and state policies and laws. This course focuses on all six of the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) standards and requires 20 embedded field experience/practicum hours. Prerequisites: EDA 534, EDA 575, EDA 577, EDA 555, EDA 535, EDA 551, and EDA 561. |
4 |
| EDA-586A |
Internship in Educational Administration I |
This is the first part of a supervised, clinical, 16-week internship that encourages a cooperative arrangement among the key stakeholders. Upon completion, students possess an understanding of the complexity of being leaders, ranging from development of a vision for systemic change to demonstrating practical skills ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. All six ISLLC standards are reviewed. The two parts of this internship require a total of 270 internship hours, split between the A and B sections of the course. |
4 |
| EDA-586B |
Internship in Educational Administration II |
This is the second part of a supervised, clinical, 16-week internship that encourages a cooperative arrangement among the key stakeholders. Upon completion, students possess an understanding of the complexity of being leaders, ranging from development of a vision for systemic change to demonstrating practical skills ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. All six ISLLC standards are reviewed. The two parts of this internship require a total of 270 internship hours, split between the A and B sections of the course. |
4 |
| Required Course Total Credit: | 42 |
