KATRINA A. MEYER, PhD
Interim Chair and Coordinator of Graduate Studies
Room 123, Ball Hall
(901) 678-2369

E-mail: kmeyer@memphis.edu

http://www.memphis.edu/lead/

I. Program Admission for Master of Science (MS) and Doctor of Education (EdD) in Leadership and Policy Studies:

1. Each applicant must submit a completed application packet to the University Graduate School that includes:
   1. A completed admissions application
   2. An official report of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score.
   3. Official transcripts for all prior undergraduate and graduate courses.
2. In addition, each applicant must submit the following to the Department of Leadership:
   1. A professional resume,
   2. Three letters of professional recommendation on letterhead,
   3. A brief statement of professional goals, and if available,
   4. Evidence of current teacher certification.
   5. A personal interview preceded by a writing sample will be scheduled with each applicant and an admission decision will be made following the personal interview. The decision will be based on a holistic profile that includes, but is not limited to, information contained in the completed application packet described above and obtained during the personal interview. Interested applicants are required to contact the departmental office to obtain admission forms and a more complete statement of admission guidelines and requirements for a Tennessee administrative license. All students seeking licensure must take the appropriate state-required examination at the conclusion of their program.

Students completing the MS or EdD in Leadership and Policy Studies will: (1) have developed their skills in leadership, change, policy formulation, the student's program and stewardship of a vision of effectiveness that is shared by others in the organization; (2) have had opportunities to analyze data and its relationship to organizational effectiveness; (3) have concentrated their studies in (a) School Administration and Supervision, (b) Leadership, or (c) Student Personnel (MS only); and (4) have concentrated their studies in an area of specialization.

All graduate students must comply with the general requirements of the Graduate School (see Admissions Regulations, Academic Regulations, and Minimum Degree Requirements) as well as the program requirements of the degree being pursued.

II. Master of Science (MS) Degree Program

The Department offers the Master of Science degree in Leadership and Policy Studies with concentrations in (1) School Administration and Supervision—a licensing program, (2) Leadership, and (3) Student Personnel.

A. Program Requirements

1. A minimum of 36 semester hours is required of all students to obtain the master’s degree.
2. Students will take 9 hours of the departmental core: LEAD 7000, LEAD 7100, and EDPR 7521; and 27 other hours of approved courses in their concentration.
3. The following policies in the Department of Leadership are exceptions to the policies of the Graduate School:
   1. A maximum of six (6) hours of transfer credit can be counted toward the concentration in School Administration and Supervision.
   2. A maximum of six (6) hours of course work can be validated in the concentration in School Administration and Supervision.
4. Concentrations and Courses:
   1. School Administration and Supervision: LDPS 7110, 7120, 7131, 7140, 7141, 7150, 7330; LEAD 7004, 7210
   2. Leadership: A minimum of 27 semester hours, including LEAD 7500, 7100, 5 additional departmental courses, and a portfolio
   3. Administration/Supervision Licensure Program: The department maintains a program leading to licensure for students holding an appropriate master’s degree
   4. Student Personnel: A minimum of 27 semester hours, including LEAD 7500; HIAD 7060, 7440, 7442, 7443; and at least one of the following: HIAD 7410, 7512, 8420; or COUN 7730; and a portfolio

III. Doctor of Education (EdD) Degree Program

The department offers concentrations in Community Education, Educational Leadership, and Policy Studies.

A. Program Requirements

1. A minimum of 54 semester hours beyond the master’s degree is required of all students.
2. Fifteen hours must be taken in the departmental core: LEAD 8001, 8002, 8003, EDPR 8541 and 8542; 9 hours of dissertation; and 30 additional hours.
3. Doctoral programs are not intended for basic administrative certification. Students wishing certification through this program must complete additional course work approximating the requirements in the Certification program noted above.
4. Concentrations and Courses:
   1. Community Education: LEAD 8500, LDPS 8170, 8171, and 8181, and 18 hours approved by the student’s advisory committee.
   2. Educational Leadership: LDPS 8121, 8132, and 8181, and 21 hours approved by the student’s advisory committee.
   3. Policy Studies: LDPS 8305, 8310, and 8350, and 21 hours approved by the student’s advisory committee.

IV. EdD in Higher Education and Adult Education

Program objectives are: (1) development of skills in leadership, higher education or adult education, policy formulation, implementation, and evaluation; (2) development of research skills such as data and the relationship to organizational effectiveness; and (3) knowledge and understanding within a concentration area.

A. Program Admission

1. Each applicant must submit a completed application packet to the Graduate School that includes:
   1. A completed admissions application
   2. An official report of Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores
   3. Official transcripts for all prior undergraduate and graduate courses
   4. In addition, each applicant must submit the following to the Department of Leadership:
      1. A professional resume
      2. A two-three page statement of academic and professional goals
      3. Three letters of recommendation
   5. The admission committee may request a personal interview.
   6. The admission decision will be based on a holistic profile that includes, but is not limited to, information contained in the completed application packet described above and obtained during the personal interview. Interested applicants are encouraged to contact the departmental office to obtain admission forms and a more completed statement of admission guidelines for the higher and adult education program.
   7. Deadline for submission of all application material is April 1 for summer and fall semesters and November 1 for spring semester.

B. Program Requirements

1. A minimum of 54 semester hours beyond the master’s degree, including the core requirements of LEAD 8001, 8003, 8500, HIAD 8412, 8415, 8403, EDPR 8541, 8542, and 1 additional research methods course approved by the advisor; 9 hours of dissertation; and 18 hours approved in the concentration. Students should familiarize themselves with the Thesis/Dissertation Preparation Guide before starting to write the dissertation.
2. Concentrations
   1. Higher Education: HIAD 8401, 8420, 8422, 8541, and 6 elective hours approved by the student’s advisory committee.
   2. Adult Education: HIAD 8510, 8541, 8542, and 9 elective hours approved by the student’s advisory committee.
3. The following policies in the Department of Leadership are exceptions to the policies of the Graduate School:
   1. Graduate students must complete the doctoral program within ten (10) calendar years.
   2. A maximum of twelve (12) hours of transfer credit/credits earned as nondegree can be counted toward the degree.
4. A minimum of B (3.0) must be earned in all courses as indicated on the program of study for HIAD doctoral programs.

V. Certificate in Community College Teaching and Leadership

The department offers a certificate for individuals interested in either a teaching or an administrative position in a community college. Consisting of 18 hours of course work, this program can be applied to or taken simultaneously with a Master of Science in Leadership or a Doctor of Education in Higher and Adult Education. Students not pursuing a degree should apply for admission to the Graduate School as non-degree seeking. For more information call 678-3531.

A. Course Requirements:

HIAD 7411-8411, Community Colleges
HIAD 7511-8511, Administration and Governance in the Community College
HIAD 7541-8541, College Teaching
HIAD 8415, IT Trends and Issues in Higher Education
LEAD 7500-8500, Adult Learning and Leadership
HIAD 7060-8060, Internship in Higher and Adult Education (may be waived for those with broad experience in community college teaching or administration)

A minimum of B (3.0) must be earned in all courses included in the Community College Certificate program.

LEADERSHIP (LEAD)

LEAD 2010 - Foundations/American Education (3)
Introduction to roles and responsibilities of teachers in urban school settings; evolution of educational policies and practices; organization and structure of schools; examination of schools as cultural systems; philosophical, historical, and legal approaches; field experience (5 hours). PREREQUISITE: sophomore standing.

LEAD 3350 - The Adult Learner (3)
(EDSV 3350). Variety of learning patterns and developmental characteristics of adult emphasis on applications in programs or other activities for adult learners.

LEAD 4000 - Education/School/Amer Society (3)
Interdisciplinary study of educational policies and practices in American society; role and function of school and teachers; analysis of major problems and issues facing contemporary public education. Five hours of school visitation required. PREREQUISITE: upper division standing or bachelor's degree.

LEAD 4044 - SPED Law for Educators (3)
Legal foundations of special education; analytical tools for competent decision-making at school level. Designed for teachers, principals, school administrators, parents, special education advocates. PREREQUISITE: LEAD 2010 or SPED 2000, or permission of instructor.

LEAD 6000 - Educ/Schl/Am Society (3)
(EDFD 7003-8003). Interdisciplinary study of educational policies and practices in American society; role and function of the school and the teacher; analysis of major problems and issues facing contemporary public education. Five hours of school visitation required. (Fulfills foundations requirement for graduate students seeking teacher licensure.)

LEAD 6044 - Sped Law For Educators (3)
Study of legal foundations of special education, dealing extensively with federal/state laws and regulations and with administrative and civil court actions in determining status of services to children with special needs. PREREQUISITE: LEAD 2010 or SPED 2000, or knowledge of the characteristics of special needs children and programs that serve them.

LEAD 7000 - Intro To Educ Ldrshp (3)
(EDAS 7100). Theory and practice of educational leadership; scope, task, areas, processes and procedures, organization structure, problems and issues, and types of personnel needed in the United States.

LEAD 7004 - Instructional Leadership (3)
This is a capstone course in which candidates have opportunities to demonstrate that they have acquired the knowledge of theories, practices, and methodology used by effective instructional leaders to create a school culture that fosters high expectations and continuous growth in the academic achievement of all students.

LEAD 7006 - Hist Am Ed Prek-12 (3)
Includes study of external historical influences, emphasizing theoretical interpretations, sources of policy, current issues of historical importance, and future expectations.

LEAD 7061 - Practicum In Ldrship (1-3)
(EDAS 7170-8170). Practical short-term work experiences in various settings appropriate to student's career needs. May be repeated for maximum of 9 credit hours. Grades of S, U, or IP will be given.

LEAD 7070 - Culminating Experience (1-6)
(EDAS 7996). Capstone course using a problem-based, case-study approach. PREREQUISITE: Must be taken in last semester or by permission of department chair. Grades of S, U, or IP will be given.

LEAD 7080 - Rdgs/Res Phil of Educ (1-3)
Grades of A-F, or IP will be given.

LEAD 7081 - Rdng/Rsrch High/Adlt Ed (1-3)
(EDAS 7790-8790). Grades of A-F, or IP will be given.

LEAD 7082 - Rdng/Rsrch Ed Ldrship (1-3)
(EDAS 7710-8710). Grades of A-F, or IP will be given.

LEAD 7083 - Rdgs/Rsrch Educ Plcy (1-3)
(EDFD 7008-8008). Grades of A-F, or IP will be given.

LEAD 7084 - Rdng/Rsrch Scl/Com Rel (1-3)
(EDAS 7700-8700). Grades of A-F, or IP will be given.

LEAD 7085 - Rdng/Rsrch Ed Supv (1-3)
(EDAS 7750-8750). Grades of A-F, or IP will be given.

LEAD 7086 - Rdng/Rsrch Fin/Bus Mgmt (1-3)
(EDAS 7730-8730). Grades of A-F, or IP will be given.

LEAD 7087 - Rdng/Rsrch Prsnl Negtn (1-3)
(EDAS 7760-8760). Grades of A-F, or IP will be given.

LEAD 7088 - Rdng/Rsrch Educ Law (1-3)
(EDAS 7780-8780). Grades of A-F, or IP will be given.

LEAD 7089 - Rdng/Rsrch Plnt/Trnsptn (1-3)
(EDAS 7740-8740). Grades of A-F, or IP will be given.

LEAD 7090 - Rdgs/Res Hist of Educ (1-3)
Grades of A-F, or IP will be given.

LEAD 7100 - Education & Community (3)
(EDAS 7000). Educational processes and policies in formal and non-formal community settings; inter-relationships among such settings; field-based, students will assess particular educational policy and its implications within the community.

LEAD 7210 - Field Experiences (1-9)
(EDAS 7171-8171). Internship work experiences under supervision of practicing K-12 professional. May be repeated for maximum of 12 credits. Prospective enrollees must meet departmental deadlines for application. PREREQUISITE: Permission of instructor. Grades of S, U, or IP will be given.

LEAD 7500 - Adult Lrng/Leadership (3)
(HIAD 7255-8255). Characteristics of adult learners; factors that affect learning, achievement, and motivation throughout the adult life-cycle; implications for educational leaders and human resource development.

LEAD 7996 - Thesis (1-6)
Prospectus must be approved by the faculty committee directing this research study. Application for writing thesis must be filed with the Director of Graduate Studies. Grades of S, U, or IP will be given.

LEAD 8000 - Specialist Culmn Exp (1-6)
Thesis, internship, field of study, or special project designed under direction of student's committee; capstone experience in Education Specialist program. Grades of S, U, or IP will be given.

LEAD 8001 - Educ Ldrship In Orgntns (3)
(EDAS 8800). Basic theories of organization and administration; historical and contemporary foundations of theories; implications of current theories and practices for organizational and human resource development.

LEAD 8002 - Am Society & Ed Policy (3)
(EDFD 7001-8001). Historical evolution of major social issues and resulting educational policies; normative and empirical bases of educational principles and practices; sociocultural contexts of contemporary problems and issues.

LEAD 8003 - Policy-Oriented Rsrch (3)
Inquiry methods appropriate to educational policy research; empirico-inductive (grounded) and constructivist inquiry strategies emphasized. PREREQUISITES: LEAD 8001 and 8002, EDPR 8541 or equivalent, or permission of the instructor.

LEAD 8004 - Instructional Leadership (3)
This is a capstone course in which candidates have opportunities to demonstrate that they have acquired the knowledge of theories, practices, and methodology used by effective instructional leaders to create a school culture which fosters high expectations and continuous growth in the academic achievement of all students.

LEAD 8006 - Hist Am Ed Prek-12 (3)
Includes study of external historical influences, emphasizing theoretical interpretations, sources of policy, current issues of historical importance, and future expectations.

LEAD 8050 - Culminating Experience (3)
(EDAS 7712-22-8712-22). In-depth study of selected topics in educational leadership. May be repeated with change in topic.

LEAD 8061 - Practicum In Ldrship (1-3)
(EDAS 7170-8170). Practical short-term work experiences in various settings appropriate to student's career needs. May be repeated for maximum of 9 credit hours. Grades of S, U, or IP will be given.

LEAD 8070 - Culminating Experience (1-6)
(EDAS 7996). Capstone course using a problem-based, case-study approach. PREREQUISITE: Must be taken in last semester or by permission of department chair. Grades of S, U, or IP will be given.

LEAD 8080 - Rdgs/Res Phil of Educ (1-3)
Grades of A-F, or IP will be given.

LEAD 8081 - Rdng/Rsrch High/Adlt Ed (1-3)
(EDAS 7790-8790). Grades of A-F, or IP will be given.

LEAD 8082 - Rdng/Rsrch Ed Ldrship (1-3)
(EDAS 7710-8710). Grades of A-F, or IP will be given.

LEAD 8083 - Rdgs/Rsrch Educ Plcy (1-3)
(EDFD 7008-8008). Grades of A-F, or IP will be given.

LEAD 8084 - Rdng/Rsrch Scl/Com Rel (1-3)
(EDAS 7700-8700). Grades of A-F, or IP will be given.

LEAD 8085 - Rdng/Rsrch Ed Supv (1-3)
(EDAS 7750-8750). Grades of A-F, or IP will be given.

LEAD 8086 - Rdng/Rsrch Fin/Bus Mgmt (1-3)
(EDAS 7730-8730). Grades of A-F, or IP will be given.

LEAD 8087 - Rdng/Rsrch Prsnl Negtn (1-3)
(EDAS 7760-8760). Grades of A-F, or IP will be given.

LEAD 8088 - Rdng/Rsrch Educ Law (1-3)
(EDAS 7780-8780). Grades of A-F, or IP will be given.

LEAD 8089 - Rdng/Rsrch Plnt/Trnsptn (1-3)
(EDAS 7740-8740). Grades of A-F, or IP will be given.

LEAD 8090 - Rdgs/Res Hist of Educ (1-3)
Grades of A-F, or IP will be given.

LEAD 8140 - Planning Ed Change (3)
Characteristics of change in a variety of educational settings, emphasizing planning theory, implementing and managing change processes; specific variables that impact change efforts; analysis of planning and analysis tools; computer simulations and case studies.

LEAD 8210 - Field Experiences (1-9)
(EDAS 7171-8171). Internship work experiences under supervision of practicing K-12 professional. May be repeated for maximum of 12 credits. Prospective enrollees must meet departmental deadlines for application. PREREQUISITE: Permission of instructor. Grades of S, U, or IP will be given.

LEAD 8500 - Adult Lrng/Leadership (3)
(HIAD 7255-8255). Characteristics of adult learners; factors that affect learning, achievement, and motivation throughout the adult life-cycle; implications for educational leaders and human resource development.

LEAD 9000 - Dissertation (1-9)
(EDAS 9000). Grades of S, U, or IP will be given.

HIGHER AND ADULT EDUCATION (HIAD)

HIAD 7060 - Intrnshp Hi/Adult Ed (1-6)
Work experiences in higher education institution or in adult education settings under supervision of practicing professional and university supervisor. May be repeated for maximum of 6 credits. PREREQUISITE: Permission of instructor. Grades of S, U, or IP will be given.

HIAD 7403 - Rsrch Hghr/Adult Educ (3)
Current topics, research problems, new studies, and needed inquiries in higher and adult education. PREREQUISITES: EDPR 7/851, 7/8542, 8415, 1 additional methods course approved by advisor.

HIAD 7404 - Supervised Research (1-6)
Collaborative research with faculty within the major to include planning, design, management, analysis, and reporting of research. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credit hours. PREREQUISITES: Minimum of 12 hours in major and permission of instructor.

HIAD 7410 - Overview Higher Educ (3)
(EDAS 7190-8190). Higher education in social and historical contexts; organization and administration of colleges and universities.

HIAD 7411 - Community Colleges (3)
(EDAS 7191-8191). History, philosophy, and changing mission of the community college; focus on administration, faculty, staff, and students; curriculum and services; funding, public relations, and the presidency.

HIAD 7415 - It Trends & Issues (3)
Explores issues and trends in information technology for leaders of higher and adult education, involving readings, discussion, and hands-on web research related to IT planning and budget considerations, academic and administrative systems, management of IT professionals, and IT-induced change in various segments of education.

HIAD 7430 - The Professoriate (3)
Faculties of U.S. colleges and universities, nature of their work in various types of institutions, academic reward system, and programs for continuing professional development.

HIAD 7440 - Stdnt Prsnl Svc High Ed (3)
(COUN 7613-8613). Activities, functions, relationships, and philosophy of student personnel services; historical developments and current trends in student personnel services in relation to changing concepts in higher education.

HIAD 7441 - College Studnt/Culture (3)
(COUN 7672-8672). College student characteristics and differing life patterns in institutional perspective; variations in student and college cultures in types of institutions.

HIAD 7442 - College Student Dev (3)
(Same as COUN 7622-8622.) Comprehensive study of traditional and non-traditional college students; emphasis on identification of development needs.

HIAD 7443 - College Environments (3)
(Same as COUN 7623-8623). Person-environment interaction theories, campus ecology, impact of college environments on diverse student populations, and higher education environmental assessment techniques. PREREQUISITE: HIAD 7442-8442.

HIAD 7444 - Multiculturalism Coll Camp (3)
Develops knowledge and skills necessary for leadership in diverse educational backgrounds.

HIAD 7445 - Group Work in Stud Per (3)
Information and experiential opportunities about working with groups for leaders in diverse educational settings.

HIAD 7450 - College/Unvsty Curric (3)
(HIAD 7200-8200). Structure, development, implementation, and assessment of curriculum in colleges and universities; historical and philosophical perspectives; major figures, emerging trends, and contemporary issues.

HIAD 7452 - Developmental Educ (3)
(HIAD 7204-8204). Developmental education programs in colleges and universities; focus on policy, administration, and instruction.

HIAD 7510 - Overview Of Adult Educ (3)
(HIAD 7250). Historical development of adult education; scope of field, including non-formal, post-secondary education, and human resource development.

HIAD 7511 - Admin/Govt Comm College (3)
Clinical examination of structure, governance, management, and institutional culture in the context of accepted administrative practice in the contemporary community college.

HIAD 7512 - Dev Grant Proposals/Ldrsp Prog (3)
(HIAD 7256-8256). Adult leadership programs in various organizations, agencies, and groups as primary, supplementary, or complementary function; community relations and development in funding.

HIAD 7530 - Continuing Prof Educ (3)
Background and development of continuing education for professionals, including medicine, law, social work, psychology, dentistry, and education as well as other fields; examination of impetus and providers for such programs.

HIAD 7541 - Issues/Trends Tchg Adults (3)
(HIAD 7201-8201). Teaching and learning in higher education and other educational settings; analysis of who our learners are and teaching approaches designed for diverse student populations.

HIAD 7542 - Global/Compartv Issues Ldrshp (3)
Cross-cultural and cross-national study of selected issues and problems in higher and adult education; examines role of education in promoting social, economic, and cultural change.

HIAD 7543 - External Relations/Fundraising (3)
Working with populations external to the organization, such as schools, organizations, community agencies, governments, and the media. Also, principles of fundraising, alumni development, and devlopment campaigns.

HIAD 8000 - Change Theory in Higher Educ (3)
Focus on theories and techniques for helping higher education institutions to change.

HIAD 8060 - Intrnshp Hi/Adult Ed (1-6)
Work experiences in higher education institution or in adult education settings under supervision of practicing professional and university supervisor. May be repeated for maximum of 6 credits. PREREQUISITE: Permission of instructor. Grades of S, U, or IP will be given.

HIAD 8400 - Writing for Publication (3)
Learn about journals, tailoring articles to journals, writing a research article, working with editors and reviewers. PREREQUISITE: Permission of instructor.

HIAD 8401 - Higher Educ Adminstratn (3)
(EDAS 7192-8192). Role, function, organization, and administration of colleges and universities; roles of presidents and other administrators; variations in academic and student life in higher education; relationships with various constituencies; problems of practice and power. PREREQUISITE: HIAD 7410, 8415, 8420, 8422, or equivalent.

HIAD 8403 - Rsrch Hghr/Adult Educ (3)
Current topics, research problems, new studies, and needed inquiries in higher and adult education. PREREQUISITES: EDPR 7/851, 7/8542, 8415, 1 additional methods course approved by advisor.

HIAD 8404 - Supervised Research (1-6)
Collaborative research with faculty within the major to include planning, design, management, analysis, and reporting of research. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credit hours. PREREQUISITES: Minimum of 12 hours in major and permission of instructor.

HIAD 8405 - Sem Higher/Adlt Educ (3)
(HIAD 7258-8258). Culminating experience for doctoral students; examination of current issues using cross-disciplinary perspectives derived from previous coursework.

HIAD 8411 - Community Colleges (3)
(EDAS 7191-8191). History, philosophy, and changing mission of the community college; focus on administration, faculty, staff, and students; curriculum and services; funding, public relations, and the presidency.

HIAD 8412 - Hist/Policy Persp Hied (3)
(EDFD 7002-8002). Historical development of higher education in the United States; current higher education policy issues in relation to this development.

HIAD 8415 - IT Trends & Issues (3)
Explores issues and trends in information technology for leaders of higher and adult education, involving readings, discussion, and hands-on web research related to IT planning and budget considerations, academic and administrative systems, management of IT professionals, and IT-induced change in various segments of education.

HIAD 8420 - Legal/Ethical Issues in HIAD (3)
(EDAS 8380). Legal principles and significant legal constraints relating to institutions of higher education; emphasis on application of law to organizational structure, students, personnel, programs, property, and finance; analysis of current legal issues.

HIAD 8422 - Higher Educ Finance (3)
(EDAS 8320). Financing of institutions in higher education; sources and methods of securing funds; development of programs; procedures for budget development and analysis; other financial and economic aspects of higher education administration; analysis of current problems related to higher education finance.

HIAD 8430 - The Professoriate (3)
Faculties of U.S. colleges and universities, nature of their work in various types of institutions, academic reward system, and programs for continuing professional development.

HIAD 8440 - Stdnt Prsnl Svc High Ed (3)
(COUN 7613-8613). Activities, functions, relationships, and philosophy of student personnel services; historical developments and current trends in student personnel services in relation to changing concepts in higher education.

HIAD 8441 - College Studnt/Culture (3)
(COUN 7672-8672). College student characteristics and differing life patterns in institutional perspective; variations in student and college cultures in types of institutions.

HIAD 8442 - College Student Dev (3)
(Same as COUN 7622-8622.) Comprehensive study of traditional and non-traditional college students; emphasis on identification of development needs.

HIAD 8443 - College Environments (3)
(Same as COUN 7623-8623). Person-environment interaction theories, campus ecology, impact of college environments on diverse student populations, and higher education environmental assessment techniques. PREREQUISITE: HIAD 7442-8442.

HIAD 8450 - College/Unvsty Curric (3)
(HIAD 7200-8200). Structure, development, implementation, and assessment of curriculum in colleges and universities; historical and philosophical perspectives; major figures, emerging trends, and contemporary issues.

HIAD 8510 - Overview Of Adult Educ (3)
(HIAD 7250). Historical development of adult education; scope of field, including non-formal, post-secondary education, and human resource development.

HIAD 8511 - Admin/Govt Comm College (3)
Clinical examination of structure, governance, management, and institutional culture in the context of accepted administrative practice in the contemporary community college.

HIAD 8512 - Dev Grant Proposals/Ldrsp Prog (3)
(HIAD 7256-8256). Adult leadership programs in various organizations, agencies, and groups as primary, supplementary, or complementary function; community relations and development in funding.

HIAD 8530 - Continuing Prof Educ (3)
Background and development of continuing education for professionals, including medicine, law, social work, psychology, dentistry, and education as well as other fields; examination of impetus and providers for such programs.

HIAD 8541 - Issues/Trends Tchg Adults (3)
(HIAD 7201-8201). Teaching and learning in higher education and other educational settings; analysis of who our learners are and teaching approaches designed for diverse student populations.

HIAD 8542 - Global/Compartv Issues Ldrshp (3)
Cross-cultural and cross-national study of selected issues and problems in higher and adult education; examines role of education in promoting social, economic, and cultural change.

HIAD 8543 - External Relations/Fundraising (3)
Working with populations external to the organization, such as schools, organizations, community agencies, governments, and the medial. Also, principles of fundraising, alumni development, and development campaigns.

HIAD 8991 - Tchng Hghr Ed Grad Asst (1-3)
Overview and practical demonstration of the art of teaching in higher education and lifelong learning. Restricted to graduate assistants. May be repeated up to 12 hours credit. NOTE: HIAD majors may not use this course to fulfill degree requirements.

LEADERSHIP AND POLICY STUDIES (LDPS)

LDPS 7110 - Leadership Explr Sem (3)
(EDAS 7400). Study of theories informing organization behavior, structure, problems, and issues occurring in organizations; discussion of processes used by organizational leaders; students will explore personal beliefs and values, comparing them to theories and best practices to develop in depth understanding of self and personal perspective as educational leader.

LDPS 7112 - Mgmt Ed Grant/Project (3)
Planning and management of field-based educational projects, grants, and consulting services. Emphasis on team and group efforts; computer applications in project management.

LDPS 7120 - Supervisory Process (1-6)
(EDAS 7050). Theory and methodology of educational supervision, with emphasis on instructional leadership; differences in roles for various supervisory personnel; project based.

LDPS 7121 - Personnel Admin (3)
(EDAS 7160-8160). Educational personnel administration and policy including: human resource management, staffing goals, policies, recruitment, induction, roles, and professional development.

LDPS 7131 - School Business Mgmt (1-3)
(EDAS 7130-8130). Business affairs of schools in accordance with laws and policies of local, state, and federal agencies; overview of legal and ethical standards; site budgeting and project management.

LDPS 7132 - School Finance (3)
Funding of public schools in the United States and other developed nations; analysis of various school funding models and related equity issues.

LDPS 7140 - Ldrshp Instructionl Improvmnt (3)
Theory, research, policy, and practice in educational restructuring and participatory governance; develops skills required to systematically analyze and plan by making data-driven decisions to foster instructional improvement and organizational change necessary to support instruction.

LDPS 7141 - The Principalship (3)
(EDAS 7111-8111 & 7311-8311). Role of the principal in school site leadership focusing on instructional leadership and organization and administration of the school's resources; projects for elementary, middle, junior, and secondary principalship.

LDPS 7150 - Educational Law (3)
(EDAS 7180-8180). Federal and state statutes and local regulations applicable to education; legal requirements and their implications for educational operation; legal research methods and case law.

LDPS 7171 - Cont/Adlt Educ Admin (3)
(EDAS 7612-8612). Organization and administration of adult and continuing education, including adult remedial, vocational-technical, community outreach programs; administrative methods and materials appropriate to adult habits and needs; interpreting current legislation and research relating to adult and continuing education programs; planning, implementing, and evaluating strategies.

LDPS 7180 - Pltcs & Pwr Ed Ldrshp (3)
(EDAS 7810-8810). Field study of techniques and strategies for leaders in education to discover sources of community power influencing education policy; emphasis on superintendent, school board, and central office leaders.

LDPS 7181 - Plcy Implmntn Ed Ldrshp (3)
(EDAS 7811-8811). Development and implementation of administrative policy at the local, state, and national levels in relation to forces that shape thinking of policy-making bodies.

LDPS 7305 - Issues In Educ Policy (3)
Special issues of current interest related to American educational policies and practices.

LDPS 7311 - Issues Phil Educ (3)
(EDFD 7021-8021). Critical examination of issues in the philosophy of education; history of issues and their effect on modern public schools.

LDPS 7320 - Urb Ed: Hst Cntmp Persp (3)
Sociological and cultural dimensions of urban society and education with emphasis on contemporary issues and recent policy developments.

LDPS 7330 - Race/Ethn/Gndr/Amer Ed (3)
Historical and contemporary study of educational practices and policies related to various ethnic and racial groups, as well as women in the United States; various models of institutional and community forms of multicultural education.

LDPS 7350 - Policies/Politics Educ (3)
(EDFD 7033-8033). Conceptual and empirical analyses of political and social issues related to US education.

LDPS 8111 - Ed Admin Perform Lab (1-6)
(EDAS 7370-8370). Laboratory experiences including gaming and simulation to illustrate complex organizations, information systems, network planning and projection systems, and leadership assessment.

LDPS 8112 - Mgmt Ed Grant/Project (3)
Planning and management of field-based educational projects, grants, and consulting services. Emphasis on team and group efforts; computer applications in project management.

LDPS 8115 - Educ Ldrshp Sem (3)
(EDAS 7510-8510). Problems and issues derived from trends in contemporary culture that impact on educational leadership; emphasis on instructional leadership.

LDPS 8121 - Personnel Admin (3)
(EDAS 7160-8160). Educational personnel administration and policy including: human resource management, staffing goals, policies, recruitment, induction, roles, and professional development.

LDPS 8132 - School Finance (3)
Funding of public schools in the United States and other developed nations; analysis of various school funding models and related equity issues.

LDPS 8133 - Econ Of Education (3)
(EDAS 8220). Economic aspects of education in the United States and other developed nations.

LDPS 8140 - Ldrshp Instructionl Improvmnt (3)
Theory, research, policy, and practice in educational restructuring and participatory governance; develops skills required to systematically analyze and plan by making data-driven decisions to foster instructional improvement and organizational change necessary to support instruction.

LDPS 8155 - Seminar In Ed Law (3)
Analysis of current legislation and case law and its impact on education. PREREQUISITE: LDPS 7150 or permission of instructor.

LDPS 8171 - Cont/Adlt Educ Admin (3)
(EDAS 7612-8612). Organization and administration of adult and continuing education, including adult remedial, vocational-technical, community outreach programs; administrative methods and materials appropriate to adult habits and needs; interpreting current legislation and research relating to adult and continuing education programs; planning, implementing, and evaluating strategies.

LDPS 8180 - Pltcs & Pwr Ed Ldrshp (3)
(EDAS 7810-8810). Field study of techniques and strategies for leaders in education to discover sources of community power influencing education policy; emphasis on superintendent, school board, and central office leaders.

LDPS 8181 - Plcy Implmntn Ed Ldrshp (3)
(EDAS 7811-8811). Development and implementation of administrative policy at the local, state, and national levels in relation to forces that shape thinking of policy-making bodies.

LDPS 8305 - Issues In Educ Policy (3)
Special issues of current interest related to American educational policies and practices.

LDPS 8310 - Phil Anly & Educ Plcy (3)
(EDFD 7022-8022). Exploration and use of philosophical analytical skills for assessing educational policies and practices.

LDPS 8311 - Issues Phil Educ (3)
(EDFD 7021-8021). Critical examination of issues in the philosophy of education; history of issues and their effect on modern public schools.

LDPS 8320 - Urb Ed: Hst Cntmp Persp (3)
Sociological and cultural dimensions of urban society and education with emphasis on contemporary issues and recent policy developments.

LDPS 8330 - Race/Ethn/Gndr/Amer Ed (3)
Historical and contemporary study of educational practices and policies related to various ethnic and racial groups, as well as women in the United States; various models of institutional and community forms of multicultural education.

LDPS 8350 - Policies/Politics Educ (3)
(EDFD 7033-8033). Conceptual and empirical analyses of political and social issues related to US education.