This is an introduction to the theoretical literature of educational leadership. Major theories and models from the classical, human relations, and open systems periods are studied and applied to current educational problems. This is an individually designed field experience based on a proposal developed by the student while enrolled in the Specialist in Education degree program. Faculty supervision is provided for the conceptualization, implementation, and evaluation of the advanced field experience. Students conduct a comprehensive and practical review of research and research methods and their utility to the practicing educational administrator or educational supervisor.
Considerable emphasis is placed on most recent developments.
Students examine major issues, court decisions, and trends in specific topics related to educational law. Reviews of constitutional law, statutory law, and case law are conducted for the purpose of updating student and teacher topics. An introduction to the policy adoption process at the local school system level. Social, economic, and political factors are studied as they influence the decisions reflected in board of education policies. Participants gain practical skills in several different approaches to supervisory practice.