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66 Graduate Course Descriptions ECED 697/ Independent Study in Early Childhood Education 1–3 cr. Prerequisite: EDFN 500, 520, or 521 An in-depth exploration of a topic within a specific area of the discipline involving supervised teaching, research, and regular conferences with the faculty adviser. ECED 700/ Comprehensive Examination in Early Childhood Education Every candidate for a graduate degree must take a comprehensive examination that requires the candidate to synthesize and apply knowledge acquired throughout the program. See page 17 for comprehensive examination requirements. EDAD 525/ Introduction to Educational Administration 3 cr. This course provides a comprehensive overview of the field of educational administration. It examines the historical, social, and political perspectives of the field; it explores the principles and practices of effective school leadership. EDAD 530/ Group Dynamics for Educational Leaders 3 cr. This course is designed to study the intrapersonal and interpersonal skills essential for leaders to facilitate the development of cultures and climates which optimize success for all members of the school community. Topics include effective communication, team building, decision making, problem solving and the people side of change. EDAD 540/ School Finance 3 cr. This course explores the institutional basis and economics of school finance. It provides a comprehensive overview of the development, implementation, and evaluation of budgets, and compares funding sources in the public and educational sectors. EDAD 572/ School Law 3 cr. Students in this course study federal and state laws affecting the rights, privileges, and duties of administrators, teachers and ancillary personnel. Attention is given to the influence of government, finance, collective bargaining, and other pertinent school-related factors. EDAD 597/ Special Topics in Educational Administration 3 cr. An advanced course devoted to an in-depth study of current or special- ized topics selected by the faculty and approved by the department. EDAD 617/ Advanced School Leadership: Supervision/ Administration 3 cr. Prerequisites: EDAD 525 and SUPV 520 This course offers an analysis of the administrative process in theory and practice in contemporary schools. Topics will include examination of leadership theory and styles, school organizations, instructional leadership, school/community relations, and the effective use of data base decision making. EDAD 653/ School Personnel Administration 3 cr. Prerequisite: EDAD 525 A study of the administrative and organizational processes involved in school personnel management. Emphasis will be placed upon strengthening competencies in the development of personnel policies and practices; social systems management; and recruitment, retention, and exit procedures for both professional personnel and support staff. EDAD 660/ Computer Applications in Educational Administration 3 cr. ONLY for Global students No computer experience is necessary. This course includes an examination of the relationship and role of com- puter application to educational administration. Students will develop competencies in scheduling, attendance, grading systems, inventory, personnel records, and other administrative functions. Relevant research to be studied. EDAD 687/ Faculty-Student Research 3 cr. Prerequisite: Completion of 15 graduate credits This course provides the opportunity for a small group of students to work together with a faculty member on a collaborative project, or a series of related projects, that are part of a faculty member's ongoing research or scholarly program. EDAD 691/ Internship in Educational Leadership I 2 cr. The Internship in Educational Leadership series consists of three 2 credit courses designed to expose students to the breadth, depth, and rigor of school administration. The focus of the Fall Practicum is on the responsibilities, tasks, and activities typically encountered by leaders in establishing a high performance learning culture. Through field based experiences, students should seek opportunities to learn how a leader emphasizes and reinforces the importance of teaching and learning goals that are consistent with school improvement plans. EDAD 692/ Internship in Educational Leadership II 2 cr. The Internship in Educational Leadership series consists of three 2 credit courses designed to expose students to the breadth, depth, and rigor of school administration. The focus of the Spring Practicum is on the responsibilities, tasks, and activities to help the student gain self- confidence in administrative decision making as related to the use of data to maintain and establish a high performance learning culture. Through field based experiences, students should seek opportunities to learn how a leader prepares for standardized testing, professional development opportunities and brings closure on a school year. EDAD 693/ Internship in Educational Leadership III 2 cr. The Internship in Educational Leadership series consists of three 2 credit courses designed to expose students to the breadth, depth, and rigor of school administration. The focus of the Summer Practicum is on the responsibilities, tasks, and activities typically encountered by leaders in preparation for beginning a school year. Through field based experiences, students should seek opportunities to learn how a leader readies the setting for a new school year. EDAD 697/ Independent Study in Educational Administration 1–3 cr. Prerequisites: EDAD 525 and at least 3 credits in curriculum or supervision courses An in-depth exploration of a topic within a specific area of the discipline involving supervised reading, research, and regular conferences with the faculty adviser. EDAD 698/ Department Project in Educational Administration 1–3 cr. Prerequisites: EDAD 525 and at least 3 credits in curriculum or supervision courses An in-depth exploration of a topic within a specific area of the discipline, involving supervised reading, research, and regular conferences with the faculty adviser. EDAD 700/ Comprehensive Examination: Educational Leadership Every candidate for a graduate degree must take a comprehensive examination that requires the candidate to synthesize and apply knowledge acquired throughout the program. See page 17 for comprehensive examination requirements. EDFN 500/ Foundations of Education 3 cr. This course draws on theoretical lenses associated with the field of educational foundations—historical, philosophical, anthropological— to gain deep structural understanding of the nature of education. This course fulfills the state of New Jersey requirements for multicultural education. EDFN 508/ Introduction to Research and Data-Based Decision Making 3 cr. This course is intended to (a) familiarize students with basic research concepts and their application within the field of education, (b) aid stu- dents in becoming well informed consumers of research, (c) highlight the tension between methodological ideals and real world data collection basic, (d) demonstrate how data can be used to inform school adminis- trative, curricular and pedagogical practices, (e) provide students the opportunity to design an education based study on an issue of personal relevance. EDFN 520/ Social Problems and Education 3 cr. This course examines social norms and the discriminatory practices enacted by institutional policies. Race, class, gender, sexuality, and ableism are among the topics to be explored. In addition, this course endeavors to prepare educators to become seekers of social justice who promote policies that will create more just and equitable educational opportunities in schools. This course fulfills the State of New Jersey requirements for multicultural education. 244328_001-091_r1.indd 66 9/1/17 1:40 PM

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