| EDAD 6580: Educational Administration (3) Offerings |
| Explores the administrative process, role of leadership, theories related to administration and leadership, and the basic principles of leadership, work motivation, decision making and communication. The case study method is used for part of the second half of the course. |
| Restrictions:Doctoral, Graduate, Non-Matriculated, Post-Baccalaureate students only. |
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| EDAD 6581: The Principalship (3) Offerings |
| Prepares students to effectively assume leadership positions as principals in schools and school districts that are educating students for living and working in this rapidly changing society. An off-campus, overnight retreat is required in this course. Course fee. |
| Restrictions:Doctoral, Graduate, Non-Matriculated, Post-Baccalaureate students only. |
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| EDAD 6582: Private School Principalship (3) Offerings |
| Explores why the demands on and responsibilities of administrators in the private sector, while parallel to those of their public school counterparts, differ in significant ways. Addresses issues in leadership relevant in any organization, and those that are particularly critical in a market-driven - and often faith-based - school environment including strategic planning, marketing, student and faculty recruitment, retention and evaluation, finances, and curriculum and instruction. Substitutes only for EDAD 6581 The Principalship is open only to candidates for private school administration and is offered on demand. |
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| EDAD 6584: Washington School Finance (3) Offerings |
| Surveys principles of finance, sources of revenue, distribution of monies, budget, financial accounting and reporting practices in Washington state. Emphasis is placed on developing an allocation plan to support the improvement of student learning. |
| Restrictions:Doctoral, Graduate, Non-Matriculated, Post-Baccalaureate students only. |
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| EDAD 6585: Washington School Law (3) Offerings |
| Familiarizes educators, particularly aspiring and practicing administrators, with legal issues present in American public and private education, focusing special attention on the statutes, regulations, and cases which affect the common schools of Washington state. |
| Restrictions:Doctoral, Graduate, Non-Matriculated, Post-Baccalaureate students only. |
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| EDAD 6586: Human Resources Administration (3) Offerings |
| Concentrates on the human resources function in the school system and examines this function from the perspective of both the principal and the district office. Stresses knowledge, skills, attitudes and abilities to function effectively and assists in the improvement of skills in the administration of personnel policies and regulations in light of today's complex climate in public education. |
| Restrictions:Doctoral, Graduate, Non-Matriculated, Post-Baccalaureate only. |
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| EDAD 6588: Instructional Supervision (3) Offerings |
| Examines principles, practices and procedures needed for effective supervision of instruction within schools, emphasizing the principal's role in the teaching and learning process. |
| Restrictions:Doctoral, Graduate, Non-Matriculated, Post-Baccalaureate students only. |
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| EDAD 6589: Current Issues in Educational Leadership (3) Offerings |
| Acquaints the student with major issues in American education and provides an avenue for exploring the controversies surrounding these issues. Presents a framework for analyzing the issues facing educational leaders. |
| Restrictions:Doctoral, Graduate, Non-Matriculated, Post-Baccalaureate students only. |
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| EDAD 6900: Independent Study (1-5) Offerings |
| Allows student to work with a faculty member on a mutually agreed upon topic. |
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| EDAD 6940: Principal Administrative Internship (1-9) Offerings |
| Advanced internship for principals. Focuses on state educational competencies. May be repeated for credit up to 9 credits. |
| Restrictions:Doctoral, Graduate students only. |
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| EDAD 6941: Program Administrator Internship (1-9) Offerings |
| Provides advanced internship for aspiring, entry-level, program administrators. The course focuses on state educational and ISLLC competencies in a school or district site appropriate for a program administrator. May be repeated for credit up to 9 credits. |
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| EDAD 6950: Topics in Education (1-6) Offerings |
| Examination of a current topic or issue. May be repeated for credit up to 9 credits. |
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| EDAD 7580: Professional Growth Planning (3) Offerings |
| Covers professional growth planning through data gathering and analysis of personal and professional styles. Develop leadership skills to apply concepts to create models of self-directed learning organizations. |
| Restrictions:Superintendent Majors only. Doctoral only. |
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| EDAD 7581: Systems Leadership (3) Offerings |
| Focuses on the ability to create shared ownership for a district-wide vision based on success for all students. |
| Restrictions:Superintendent Majors only. Doctoral only. |
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| EDAD 7584: Resource Management (3) Offerings |
| Covers working with fiscal resources, facilities and the personnel within the district to enhance achievement of the district vision and accountability for resources. |
| Restrictions:Superintendent Majors only. Doctoral only. |
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| EDAD 7586: Interpersonal Relations (3) Offerings |
| Covers building positive interpersonal relations, monitoring climate, empowering employees and creating the teams necessary to achieve the district vision. Addresses working with the community, the media, parents, business and the many related agencies to create additional partners in achieving the district vision. |
| Restrictions:Superintendent Majors only. Doctoral only. |
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| EDAD 7588: Improving Student Learning (3) Offerings |
| Explores integrating teaching, learning and assessment in an aligned curriculum model that supports successful student learning. |
| Restrictions:Superintendent Majors only. Doctoral only. |
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| EDAD 7589: Policy, Governance and Ethics (3) Offerings |
| Focuses on the ability to work with the school board, the Legislature and other political entities to forge the necessary partnerships to achieve the district vision. |
| Restrictions:Superintendent Majors only. Doctoral only. |
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| EDAD 7890: Superintendent Field Experience (1-6) Offerings |
| Field experience runs parallel to the coursework and involves application, discussion and reflection of the above content in a two-year, six-quarter format. Portfolios and journals are a part of the field experience work. May be repeated for credit up to 6 credits. |
| Restrictions:Superintendent Majors only. Doctoral only. |
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