This course provides prospective and practicing administrators with the opportunity to gain practical and theoretical knowledge in the subject matter related to microcomputer applications in the school environment. Special emphasis upon the development and implementation of policy. Admission to the program and consent of instructor. Issues regarding both quantitative and qualitative models of inquiry are included. A study of leadership with particular emphasis on understanding the nature, defining characteristics, responsibilities, contextual determinants, and importance of leadership within educational organizations.
Leadership theory is used to inform the discussion about each leader identified and studied.
May be repeated to a maximum of six semesters. Activities designed to improve skill in planning, decision making, organizing, communicating, evaluating, negotiating, and resolving conflict will be provided as appropriate. Educational innovations and processes of implementing change may be analyzed. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. Open only to students with at least one semester of graduate work in education.