EDUC 502 - Foundations and Psychology of Educational Leadership 3 hours

This course introduces personal beliefs compared to fundamental principles within administrative theories, including organizational theory, bureaucratic models, leadership theories, change theories, content theories, and process theories. Building level needs are researched in accordance to demographics and state assessments. Contemporary practices are studied and analyzed. Students taking this for Principal certification should complete 20 hours of field experience during the 8-week session. Successful completion of this course may be a requirement for additional coursework in the Principal certification program. M.Ed. School Leader K-12 students: You are required to complete 300 practicum hours during this program. It is recommended that you complete 15 hours of practicum during this course. Your course instructor will check in with you. You will be asked to show your time log signed by your supervisor and course instructor. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing; full MAT or M.Ed. status.