Department: EDD Educational Lead (K-12)

Code Name Description
EDDL7300 Foundations of Education The course provides an introduction to educational leadership with an emphasis on leadership practice, development, and implementation. The work and challenges of educational leaders will be examined, as well as topical issues relevant to all educat...
EDDL7301 A Study of Historical and Contemporary Leadership This course explores the developmental aspects of leadership in order to address the question: Are leaders born or made? Through the lens of developmental and learning theory research, students are engaged in an in-depth study of the lives of nationa...
EDDL7303 Organizational Behavior and Leadership This course examines organizations from a sociological perspective to gain a comprehensive understanding of both theoretical and practical workings of K-12 and educational systems. Chaos, complexity theory, and appreciative theory will also be addres...
EDDL7304 Leadership and Management Theories Leadership is essentially the ability of an individual to influence others and themselves to achieve a purpose, attain a goal, or create a change. Contemporary organizations expect mastery of strategic leadership elements and comprehension of motivat...
EDDL7333 Quantitative and Qualitative Methods and Analysis This course is designed to prepare the student for planning, conducting, and evaluating quantitative, qualitative, and mixed method research. It will build on previous knowledge of analysis, interpretation, and decision making in educational leadersh...
EDDL7336 Local and State Policy Studies This course is designed to provide students with a broad knowledge of educational issues at the local and state levels. Students will travel to Austin, Texas, and participate in various activities, including attending a superintendent's conference, v...
EDDL7337 National Policy Studies This course is designed to provide students with a broad knowledge of educational issues at the national level. Students will travel to the greater Washington, DC area and participate in various activities, including meeting with national education...
EDDL7338 International Education Policy Studies This course provides an introduction to educational leadership in international schools with an emphasis on leadership practice, development, and implementation. The work and challenges of educational leaders will be examined. The student will study...
EDDL8305 Research Methods This course is designed to prepare the student for planning, conducting, and evaluating quantitative, qualitative, mixed-method, and historical/philosophical (as needed) research. The course will build on previous knowledge of analysis, interpretati...
EDDL8306 Foundations of Leadership Contemporary businesses, educational institutions, and other organizations expect mastery of strategic leadership elements and a comprehension of motivational and problem-solving approaches from their leaders. This course provides a survey of the mos...
EDDLELEC Education in Leadership Elective A generic course used for the External Transcript Equivalency Process. If the course does not have an equivalency but will meet subject area the ELEC is used along with the appropriate department to state the course is accepted within the subject a...