EDLD
Educational Leadership
EDLD 501 FOUNDATIONS OF ADULT EDUCATION EDLD 503 COMMUNITY EDUCATION EDLD 504 TEACHING AND LEARNING IN ADULT EDUCATION EDLD 505 HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF AMERICAN HIGHER EDUCATION EDLD 507 FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP EDLD 508 SUPERVISION OF INSTRUCTION EDLD 509 ISSUES AND TRENDS IN HIGHER EDUCATION EDLD 510 ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF HIGHER EDUCATION EDLD 511 PLANNING PROGRAM ASSESSMENT EDLD 512 FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION IN HIGHER EDUCATION EDLD 513 RESOURCE AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT EDLD 515 PLANNED CHANGE EDLD 520 SCHOOLS AND DIVERSE COMMUNITIES EDLD 524 INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EDLD 525 INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOL EDLD 526 EVALUATING SCHOOL PROGRAMS EDLD 528 COLLEGE STUDENTS EDLD 529 POST SECONDARY DISTANCE DELIVERED EDUCATION EDLD 530 COLLEGE TEACHING EDLD 531 THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS OF COLLEGE STUDENTS EDLD 532 MONTANA SCHOOL LAW EDLD 533 LAW AND POLICY IN HIGHER EDUCATION EDLD 534 DATA DRIVEN DECISIONS EDLD 535 STUDENT SERVICES EDLD 537 INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH AND ASSESSMENT EDLD 538 COLLEGE CURRICULUM EDLD 543 SOCIAL JUSTICE IN EDUCATION EDLD 555 MONTANA SCHOOL FINANCE EDLD 564 THE COMPREHENSIVE PORTFOLIO EDLD 571 IN-SERVICE EDUCATION EDLD 574 FIELD EXPERIENCE IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP EDLD 575 RESEARCH OR PROFESSIONAL PAPER/PROJECT EDLD 588 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EDLD 589 GRADUATE CONSULTATION EDLD 590 MASTER'S THESIS EDLD 591 SPECIAL TOPICS EDLD 592 INDEPENDENT STUDY EDLD 594 SEMINAR EDLD 598 INTERNSHIP EDLD 610 LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONAL THEORY EDLD 620 THE SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT EDLD 630 SUPERVISION AND INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP EDLD 645 PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT IN EDUCATION EDLD 650 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: FINANCE AND FACILITIES EDLD 655 LEGAL AND POLICY STUDIES EDLD 690 DOCTORAL THESIS
EDLD 501 FOUNDATIONS OF ADULT EDUCATION
On Demand 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing.
-- A survey of the field and profession of adult education as part of
lifelong learning. Professionalism in adult education is approached
through the study of: related adult education; historical and philosophical
foundations; providers and programs; issues and trends.
EDLD 503 COMMUNITY EDUCATION
On Demand 2 cr. LEC 2
PREREQUISITE: EDLD 501.
-- Emphasis on the historical and philosophical development, understanding
the concept, goals and objectives, emerging models and institutions
and agencies of community education.
EDLD 504 TEACHING AND LEARNING IN ADULT
EDUCATION
On Demand 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing.
-- This is a study of the adult learner, adult learning theories, and
teaching strategies appropriate for adult education strategies. Practice
teaching will be evaluated.
EDLD 505 HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF AMERICAN
HIGHER EDUCATION
On Demand 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing.
-- This course is an in-depth past-to-present study of the historical
and philosophical development of American higher education set against
the backgrounds of political, social, economic, cultural, and intellectual
landscapes.
EDLD 507 FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATIONAL
LEADERSHIP
Su & On Demand 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing, BA/BS in Education.
-- This is the entry course for the K-12 Educational Leadership program.
Topics included are leadership theory and practice; instructional leadership;
basic organization theory; working with students, staff, parents, and
community; creating a vision and a strategic plan for realizing the
vision; and the identification and initial development of leadership
skills, including a personal and professional code of ethics.
EDLD 508 SUPERVISION OF INSTRUCTION
Su & On Demand 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing, BA/BS in Education.
-- This course emphasizes the improvement of teaching and learning.
There is emphasis on supervision of instruction, professional development,
creating a learning community, and leading schools to meet high academic
standards. School and staff accountability is also included.
EDLD 509 ISSUES AND TRENDS IN HIGHER
EDUCATION
On Demand 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing.
-- An in-depth and contemporary exploration of critical issues, trends,
and forces facing and influencing higher education with an emphasis
on current issues. The theme is addressing the ways in which institutions
respond to these issues.
EDLD 510 ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION
OF HIGHER EDUCATION
On Demand 3 cr. LEC 3
-- In this course students will examine the different organizational
structures that characterize and govern American higher education. In
this introduction to the field of higher education governance, organization
and change structures and influences will be examined.
EDLD 511 PLANNING PROGRAM ASSESSMENT
On Demand 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: EDLD 506 and graduate standing or consent of instructor.
-- In this course, students learn about the literature, models, standards,
strategies, and skills to plan and implement an assessment or program
evaluation of educational programs, services and administration. Students
evaluate literature and conduct an original assessment project.
EDLD 512 FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
IN HIGHER EDUCATION
On Demand 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing.
-- The study of financial governance across higher education: from macro-systems
(national and state governing boards) to micro-systems (university,
college, and department). In the course, students assess the impact
of various decisions and levels of funding on students and an institution's
financial status.
EDLD 513 RESOURCE AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
On Demand 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing.
-- The study of program/department management in higher and adult education
for both academic and administrative support units. Includes issues
that deal with leadership, the management of faculty, support personnel,
programs, and budgeting.
EDLD 515 PLANNED CHANGE
S & On Demand 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing.
-- A study of the change process as applied to schools. Includes the
theory and process of change, research about change, roles and practice,
change models and systems, and leadership in school improvement planning
and implementation, and evaluation of changed systems.
EDLD 520 SCHOOLS AND DIVERSE COMMUNITIES
Su & On Demand 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing, BA/BS in Education.
-- This course reviews the techniques for connecting the school with
all parents in a diverse community. Students will learn various models
that promote community involvement in teaching, community use of school
facilities, responding to community interests, and using the news media.
Developing effective communication with various cultural, ethnic, racial,
and special interest groups in the community will be stressed along
with issues of social justice.
EDLD 524 INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP IN
THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Su & On Demand 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing.
-- A study of principal leadership responsibilities in improving elementary
school student achievement with focus on how principals impact their
schools by shaping school goals; providing direction, structure, and
organizational and social networks; by guiding school policies, procedures,
curriculum and learning.
EDLD 525 INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP IN
THE SECONDARY SCHOOL
Su & On Demand 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing.
-- A study of principal leadership responsibilities in improving student
achievement at the high school level. The course focuses on improving
secondary schools through collaborative leadership, effective learning
communities, personalization, and curriculum and instruction which contribute
directly to student learning.
EDLD 526 EVALUATING SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Su & On Demand 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: Graduate Standing and EDLD 534: Data Driven Decision Making
-- This course will examine evaluation and reporting techniques for
school programs. Students will be required to use data to evaluate and
report on an existing school program.
EDLD 528 COLLEGE STUDENTS
On Demand 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing.
-- This foundations course reviews theory and research on undergraduate
college students' learning, development, culture, demographics, and
sub-populations which inform current educational practice.
EDLD 529 POST SECONDARY DISTANCE DELIVERED
EDUCATION
On Demand 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing.
-- Higher, Continuing, and Adult Education professionals will study
the literature, strategies, and practices involved in delivering post
secondary education at a distance.
EDLD 530 COLLEGE TEACHING
On Demand 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing.
-- This course explores the learning-teacher nexus with special attention
to effective teaching practices and models, learning and assessment
theories, and effective course design. Topics are approached in the
spirit of the scholarship of teaching and learning and with attention
to traditional and diverse learners.
EDLD 531 THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS OF
COLLEGE STUDENTS
On Demand 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing.
-- This course will introduce the theories which have been advanced
regarding college students and the professional practice of student
affairs. The course will examine the similarities and differences among
college student and the impact which different environments and policies
may have on student psycho-social development, learning attitudes, values,
behaviors, and satisfaction with college.
EDLD 532 MONTANA SCHOOL LAW
F & On Demand 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing, BA/BS in Education.
-- A general examination of law and court decisions relative to the
administration of K-12 schools. Specific attention is given to Montana
school law.
EDLD 533 LAW AND POLICY IN HIGHER EDUCATION
On Demand 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing.
-- Analysis and interpretation of landmark legislation affecting American
higher education since 1960 and the resulting policies that govern the
management of universities and colleges. Topics include: separation
of church and state, access, collective bargaining, intercollegiate
athletics, affirmative action, and relations with state and federal
governments.
EDLD 534 DATA DRIVEN DECISIONS
S & On Demand 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing.
-- The course focuses on acquiring, synthesizing, assessing, and using
a variety of data to facilitate sound decision making as regards to
student achievement and program improvement. Special attention will
be paid to systems for collecting, analyzing and using data to continuously
improve schools.
EDLD 535 STUDENT SERVICES
Su On Demand 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: Graduate Standing.
-- Students will examine philosophical, organizational and programmatic
aspects of post secondary student services and the ethical and legal
dimensions of student affairs professional practice.
EDLD 537 INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH AND
ASSESSMENT
On Demand 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing.
-- Students will explore the roles of institutional research and assessment
in higher education identifying appropriate measures for academic and
administrative assessment, internal and external data sources, analytic
techniques, and the communication of information to academic and administrative
decision makers.
EDLD 538 COLLEGE CURRICULUM
On Demand 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing.
-- This course considers the definition, philosophical and historical
roots, disciplinary organization, current issues, designs, administration,
and evaluation of the college curriculum.
EDLD 543 SOCIAL JUSTICE IN EDUCATION
On Demand 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing.
-- Consideration of social equity issues in education to include disabilities,
gender, ethnic, social, and economic issues.
EDLD 555 MONTANA SCHOOL FINANCE
Su & On Demand 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing, BA in Education.
-- This course prepares school leaders to identify and analyze sources
of fiscal and non-fiscal revenue and resources for schools and school
districts, to manage financial and material assets, to develop an efficient
budget planning process, and to perform a variety of budget management
functions. Course emphasis is on Montana school finance.
EDLD 564 THE COMPREHENSIVE PORTFOLIO
Su & On Demand, Variable Credit 2-3 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Consent of Instructor.
-- Students create a professional portfolio to evidence their vision
of learning, the culture of teaching and learning, community/school
relationships, and the social, cultural, ethical, legal, political,
and economic context of schooling.
EDLD 571 IN-SERVICE EDUCATION
On Demand 1 - 4 cr. RCT/LAB Maximum 6 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing and employment by sponsoring school
organization.
-- A carefully supervised group study of an educational problem. The
study will culminate in a special report, syllabus, blueprint, course
of study or guide book or report to be filed with the local administrator
and with the Department of Education.
EDLD 574 FIELD EXPERIENCE IN EDUCATIONAL
LEADERSHIP
F,S,Su 1-6 cr. LAB 1-6
PREREQUISITE: 15 Credits of EDLD Course Work.
-- This is a course that offers students the opportunity for guided
field experience as a principal or superintendent in K-12 schools.
EDLD 575 RESEARCH OR PROFESSIONAL PAPER/PROJECT
F,S,Su 1 - 3 cr. IND Maximum 6 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing.
-- A research or professional paper or project dealing with a topic
in the field. The topic must have been mutually agreed upon by the student
and his or her major adviser and graduate committee.
EDLD 588 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
On Demand 1 - 3 cr. May be repeated; maximum 3 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing, teaching experience and/or current
employment in a school organization, consent of instructor and Dean
of Graduate Studies.
-- Courses offered on a one-time basis to fulfill professional development
needs of in service educators. A specific focus is given to each course
which is appropriately subtitled.
EDLD 589 GRADUATE CONSULTATION
F,S,Su 1-3 cr. TUT
PREREQUISITE: Master's standing and approval of the Dean of Graduate
Studies.
-- This course may be used only by students who have completed all of
their course work (and thesis, if on a thesis plan) but who need additional
faculty or staff time or help.
EDLD 590 MASTER'S THESIS
F,S,Su 1 - 10 cr. IND Maximum credits unlimited.
PREREQUISITE: Master's standing.
-- This course will address responsible conduct of research.
EDLD 591 SPECIAL TOPICS
On Demand 1 - 4 cr. Maximum 12 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Upper division courses and others as determined for each
offering.
-- Courses not required in any curriculum for which there is a particular
one-time need, or given on a trial basis to determine acceptability
and demand before requesting a regular course number.
EDLD 592 INDEPENDENT STUDY
On Demand 1 - 3 cr. IND Maximum 6 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing, consent of instructor, approval of
the Dean of Graduate Studies.
-- Directed research and study on an individual basis.
EDLD 594 SEMINAR
On Demand 1 cr. SEM 1 Maximum 3 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing or seniors by petition. Course prerequisites
as determined for each offering. Consent of instructor.
-- Topics offered at the graduate level which are not covered in regular
courses. Students participate in preparing and presenting discussion
material.
EDLD 598 INTERNSHIP
On Demand 3 - 18 cr. IND Maximum credits may be restricted by program.
PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing, consent of instructor and approval
of advisor.
Note: OPI Interns must have EDLD 507, EDLD 508, EDLD 532.
-- The internship course is designed for those required to include practical
experience as part of their degree. Course content is informed by bridging
theory with practice and the on-the-job expectations and responsibilities.
EDLD 610 LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONAL
THEORY
F & On Demand 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: MA in Educational Leadership, or Principal's Certification,
EDLD 507.
-- The course will provide existing school leaders with theories, concepts,
and behaviors of effective leadership that addresses the challenges
of schools today. The course encourages a deeper understanding of personal
beliefs, style, values, and ethics required of school leaders. The development
of a shared vision and strategic plan will be emphasized.
EDLD 620 THE SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT
On Demand 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: Principal's Certification, or concurrent enrollment in
EDLD 520.
-- This course focuses on the leadership skills necessary for the school
superintendent. There is emphasis on superintendent relations with the
school board and the school community, and on working with stakeholders
to identify school priorities. The development of effective and appropriate
communication strategies and interpersonal skills that promote public
confidence for schools is stressed.
EDLD 630 SUPERVISION AND INSTRUCTIONAL
LEADERSHIP
Su alternate years, or On Demand 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: MA in Educational Leadership or Principal's Certification,
and EDLD 508.
-- The course focuses on increasing the knowledge and skills of supervising
and leading instruction on a district or school systems basis. Emphasis
is given to dimensions of leadership at the district level including
supervision of the leadership team, aligning the vision, mission, and
strategic plan with student needs, professional growth, and maximizing
resources to support teaching and learning.
EDLD 645 PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT IN EDUCATION
F & On Demand 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: Principal's Certification or concurrent enrollment in
EDLD 508.
-- This course is designed to prepare educational leaders to apply effective
job analysis procedures, to understand performance appraisal for instructional
and non-instructional staff, formulate professional growth plans, negotiate
union agreements, and apply appropriate policies, criteria, processes
for recruitment, selection, induction, and compensation of personnel
with an emphasis on equity and diversity.
EDLD 650 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: FINANCE
AND FACILITIES
F alternate years & On Demand; Su 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: Principal's Certification, or concurrent enrollment in
EDLD 555.
-- This course is designed to facilitate a more in depth understanding
of the efficient and effective use of finances, facilities, and other
tangible and intangible resources at the school district level. An emphasis
will be placed on equitable distribution of resources and the alignment
of resources to strategic plans and district vision.
EDLD 655 LEGAL AND POLICY STUDIES
S & On Demand 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: Principal's Certification, or concurrent enrollment in
EDLD 532.
-- This course is designed to facilitate a more in-depth understanding
of legal issues relative to education and their policy implications.
Students will increase their understanding of how legal decisions impact
their school. They will explore policy analysis and implementation,
and develop an understanding of how laws, policies, and systemic organizational
life are intertwined.
EDLD 690 DOCTORAL THESIS
F,S,Su 1 - 10 cr. IND Maximum credits unlimited.
PREREQUISITE: Doctoral standing. Restricted Entry.
-- This course will address responsible conduct of research.
