Minors

EDD 8443: Leadership Communication
Leadership and effective communication are more than directly correlated; they are inseparable. Using the advantages of Web-based instruction, students will be expected to participate in a virtual learning community, where they can interact with course materials in flexible ways, share questions and discoveries with others, and contribute to the community’s learning through interactive sessions and posting case study materials.

EDD 8460: The Principalship
This course will focus on individuals who are planning to enter the field of K-12 school administration. The perspective of school-based administrators as leaders in developing and implementing a vision at the school level; developing a school culture that promotes learning; establishing a safe learning environment; promoting family and community involvement; promoting high ethical standards and integrity; and an understanding of schools in the larger political, social, economic, legal and cultural context of society. Students will also be exposed to learning activities that will specifically focus on the various state standards that are required for licensure.

EDD 8461: The Superintendent of Schools
This course will focus on individuals who are planning to enter the field of school administration at the central office of a district. The perspective of superintendents as leaders in developing and implementing a vision at the district level; developing a culture within the district that promotes learning; establishing a safe learning environment throughout a district; promoting family and community involvement at all levels of the district; promoting high ethical standards and integrity; and an understanding of the district in the larger political, social, economic, legal and cultural context of society. Students will also be exposed to learning activities that will specifically focus on the various state standards that are required for licensure.