Specialist in Educational Leadership Development
Specialist in Educational Leadership Development
Course Rotation
Program Plan
Core Course Requirements
| Number: | Name: | Hours: |
| EA-716 | Instructional Leadership Strategies I | 3 |
| EA-718 | Instructional Leadership Strategies II | 3 |
| EA-737 | Administration of Curriculum | 3 |
| EA-755 | School District Law | 3 |
| EA-756 | School Finance | 3 |
| EA-785 | School Plant Planning & Operation | 3 |
Electives
12 credit hours
Appropriate number of approved 600 & 700 Level Electives or:
| Number: | Name: | Hours: |
| EA-781 | Variable Topics II | 3 |
| EA-781 | Variable Topics II | 3 |
| EA-781 | Variable Topics II | 3 |
| EA-781 | Variable Topics II | 3 |
| GR-799 | Specialist Oral Examination | 0 |
| Total | 30 | |
We have agreed that completion of the program of studies outlined above is intended
to support the renewal of the Missouri teaching certificate. Other certification support
is not implied.
Course Descriptions
EA716: Instructional Leadership Strategies I
Designed to acquaint educators with theories and current research that support innovative
practices and effective teaching strategies in K-12 school settings. The emphasis
of the course will be the study of design, implementation, and evaluation of curricular,
instructional and assessment decisions as they impact the teaching and learning environment
of schools with diverse ethnic, socio-economic and special needs populations. The
implications of current school improvement efforts, issues and trends in K-12 education
will be explored. The role of teachers as instructional leaders will be emphasized
as this role leads to improving classroom performance and student achievement. (3
credit hours)
EA718: Instructional Leadership Strategies II
Designed to provide students an advanced understanding of the factors and processes
related to teacher leadership in K-12 educational settings. The emphasis of the course
will be improving classroom performance and student achievement as it relates to school
improvement efforts. Students will learn to apply their knowledge of educational theories
and current research as it relates to effective teaching strategies and innovative
practices. Topics such as mentoring, community relations, shared decision-making,
professional development, best practices, classroom management and assessment issues
will be addressed. (3 credit hours)
EA737: Administration of Curriculum
Designed to provide an understanding and knowledge related to the administration and
development of curriculum, to examine the national, state, district and school roles
in curriculum matters; to explore research findings in the literature for trends in
curriculum change, and to understand the components of a district curriculum. Prerequisites:
Master's degree and admittance to the specialist degree program; EL606 Curriculum
Construction (Elementary) or SE637 Curriculum Construction (Secondary). (3 credit
hours)
EA755: School District Law
A study of law that includes the basic fields of contracts, property, torts, constitutional
law, and other areas of law that directly affect the educational and administrative
processes of the educational system. Prerequisites: EA650 or permission of instructor.
(3 credit hours)
EA756: Financial Management and Leadership
Designed to prepare the aspiring and practicing school administrator for the responsibilities
of financial management at the central office level of leadership in public schools.
Includes theoretical concepts and practical skills necessary for successful school
administration in the realm of finance. Emphasis on building budgets using state,
local and federal funds. Prerequisites: Admittance to the graduate program specialist
level.
EA785: School Plant Planning and Operation
Designed to help central office administrators become cognizant of the fundamental
concepts of planning, designing and constructing new educational facilities and/or
the rehabilitation, remodeling or modernization of existing facilities. Additionally,
the course includes operation and maintenance programs. Prerequisite(s): Admission
to the Specialist in Educational Administration degree program. (3 credit hours)
EA781: Variable Topics II
Directed study of professional development topics, issues and trends in public schools
through seminars, forums, etc. Students may complete up to 12 professional development
graduate credit hours to be utilized in the degree. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
(3 credit hours).
GR799: Specialist Oral Examination
See "Graduate Course Listings" for a complete list of graduate courses and descriptions.
