Dissertation A dissertation must be prepared under the direction of the major professor and approved by the student's graduate committee. The dissertation may be directed toward either a scientific conclusion oriented project or toward a practical decision oriented investigation. The Politics of Education. Contemporary Theories of Educational Leadership. Clinical Leadership Laboratory.
Students undergo assessment of personal leadership skills through assessment center methodologies.
Abilities assessed include decision making, group participation, interpersonal communication, and presentation skills. Policy Development and Decision-Making. Professionals in Educational Organizations. Analysis of Learning Environments. Special Topics in Curriculum and Instruction.