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ACCT 611 - Financial Accounting Concepts
Courses emphasizes the information presented in financial reports. The information disseminated as well as the effect of economic activity on such financial statements will be covered.
Prerequisite: Admission to a graduate program.
Credits: 2 cr
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ACCT 612 - Managerial Accounting
The use of accounting information to plan, evaluate, control resources and report information within the organization. Coverage will include issues facing service and manufacturing enterprises, as well as analytical tools which assist in decision making.
Prerequisite: ACCT 611 .
Credits: 2 cr
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ACCT 613 - Management Accounting Systems
A study of behavioral and quantitative applications of accounting information for managerial decision making. Systems design and applications will be integrated with the use of accounting information by management.
Prerequisite: ACCT 612 .
Credits: 3 cr
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ACCT 615 - Nonprofit Organization
An introduction to accounting standards and financial statements of municipalities, school, systems, colleges and universities, hospitals and other not-for-profit entities. Emphasizes the budgeting process, internal control procedures and evaluation of performance by measures other than profit.
Prerequisite: ACCT 612 .
Credits: 3 cr
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ACCT 616 - Federal Income Taxation
An overview of Federal Income Taxes for individual, partnerships and corporations. Topics include: gross income, property transactions, business and non-business deductions and tax, credits. Frequent reference will be made to the Internal Revenue Code and Regulations.
Prerequisite: ACCT 611 or equivalent.
Credits: 3 cr
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ACCT 617 - Accounting Theory
Surveys evolution of thought in accounting theory. Considers current state of positive and normative theory. Contrasts and compares competing accounting paradigms. Critiques standard setting process. Each student identifies and analyzes a current accounting problem and then resolves it in some appropriate theoretical context. Work is presented to classmates orally and in writing frequently as a team project.
Prerequisite: ACCT 612 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3 cr
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ACCT 619 - International Accounting
A study of the international aspects of accounting including financial, tax and management accounting. Topics include patterns of accounting development; comparative financial accounting practices; foreign currency translation; accounting for changing prices; international accounting standards; auditing in an international setting; analyzing foreign financial statements; transfer pricing and international taxation; accounting implication of corporate financial innovations.
Prerequisite: ACCT 611 .
Credits: 2 cr
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ACCT 680 - Special Topics in Accounting
An examination of various special topics in accounting.
Prerequisite: ACCT 612 .
Credits: 1-3 cr
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ACCT 698 - Research Techniques
Techniques and methods of theory construction and testing in business and management including research designs, techniques of measurement and analysis of research data.
Prerequisite: All MBA foundation courses.
Credits: 3 cr
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BIOL 510 - Selected Topics in Biology
Topics selected to enhance the background of Biology teachers; offered on demand. Credit allowed for the particular course offered will be set by the department.
Prerequisite: Appropriate prerequisites will be determined be the department.
Credits: 3-5 cr
Notes: This course may be taken more than once.
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BIOL 570 - Research in Biology
Students will work directly with a faculty member on an original research project.
Credits: 2-5 cr
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BIOL 590 - Graduate Seminar: Science in Society
Interdisciplinary seminar on the interaction of science, technology and society.
Credits: 3 cr
Notes: This course required of all students in this program.
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CBM 600 - Global Business
This is an introductory course in the strategic management of organizations from a global perspective. The course focuses on development of an analytical framework to evaluate countries a firm wishes to enter products offered and form of entry. Normally this course should be taken early in the core portion of the MBA program.
Credits: 2 cr
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CBM 639A - Business Process Design and Management
This course emphasizes principles of effective process design. Topics include design of manufacturing and service processes focusing on cycle time reduction, lead time reduction and measurement of process performance and the use of technology to support design activities.
Prerequisite: Graduate admission.
Credits: 2 cr
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CBM 639B - Global Supply Chain Management
This course focuses on effective supply chain strategies with emphasis on how to plan and integrate supply chain components into a coordinated system. Students are exposed to concepts and models important in supply chain planning with emphasis on key tradeoffs and phenomena. Key tactics such as risk pooling, integrated planning and collaboration and information sharing are utilized.
Prerequisite: CBM 639A .
Credits: 2 cr
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CBM 695 - Strategic Management of Global Corps
The course focuses on the development and implementation of integrated strategies in global business enterprises with emphasis on the choices and tradeoffs involved in managing transnational companies in a complex international environment.
Prerequisite: All other MBA Core courses.
Credits: 3 cr
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CDM 510 - Introduction to Multimedia Software
This course provides conceptual and practical skills in use of professional software for the creation of multimedia projects such as websites and CD ROM’s and for creation and manipulation of digital images. Introduction to related areas such as workflow, multimedia rhetoric, digital imaging, animation and sound.
Credits: 3 cr
Notes: Cross-listed with ETD 514 .
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CDM 530 - Media, Meaning & Audience
This course provides a foundation in the social and cultural aspects of media technology and encourages a critical exploration of the role of media within historical and contemporary contexts. It also examines strategies for thinking about media including its commercial, rhetorical, ethical and aesthetic dimensions.
Credits: 3 cr
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CDM 535 - Visual Criticism
This course offers a survey of the principles of visual aesthetics with an emphasis on contemporary design. The course provides critical tools for understanding the role that media images play within a variety of cultural, economic and rhetorical contexts. It also presents ways to critique and evaluate a wide variety of cultural imagery.
Credits: 3 cr
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CDM 541 - Information Design
Exploration of new and emerging communication media and their impact of the theory, practice and experience of communication. Emphasis on examining information products in their cultural and technological contexts and designing effective information products for a range of publishing media, environments and with attention to a range of document elements (e.g. text, image, audio, video).
Credits: 3 cr
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CDM 545 - Interactive Text
An advanced study of typography and how it is applied in time-based environments both as a fine art and commercial practice. Students will learn how to produce two-dimensional animation to convey a specific message or idea. Projects will be developed from storyboard through final concept.
Credits: 3 cr
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CDM 550 - Experience Design
Explores and critiques the design of kiosks, gaming, mobile devices, productivity applications and design tools and the navigation look & feel of web sites for a global audience. Students learn design processes in individual and group projects to construct electronic interfaces for usability and elegance.
Credits: 3 cr
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CDM 555 - Data Driven Websites
Students will learn to build data driven sites that can be updated by a visitor or an administrator for sharing or personalizing content. Using Dreamweaver, students will learn how to store content and configuration in a database (mySQL), manipulate it with a server-side script (PHP) and present it with HTML.
Prerequisite: CIS 255, CDM 510 , ETD 514 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3 cr
Notes: Cross-listed with ETD 555 , CIS 555 .
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CDM 560 - Advanced Digital Imaging
Explores the advanced practices, techniques and critical theory of imaging with other digital media. Students develop an understanding of the varieties of digital visual culture while advancing their unique conceptual and graphic styles. Students assemble work into electronic portfolios.
Credits: 3 cr
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CDM 565 - Current Issues in Emerging Technologies
An introduction to issues surrounding media technologies and the implications of media for democracy and public life. Considers the challenges of assuring free expression, social responsibility and diversity of access to media channels. Possible topics include concentration of ownership, commercialization, privacy, intellectual property, obscenity and libel.
Credits: 3 cr
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CDM 570 - International Media
Examines different roles media play in developing national aesthetics. Reviews film, web sites, graphic novels and other contemporary communication technologies as a basis for comparison and discussion. Considers issues of media globalization and its adaptations and influence within local cultures.
Credits: 3 cr
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CDM 575 - Mobile Phones & Application Design
Students will prototype phone applications and analyze their design issues in context of telephone history in the US and world and the development of the contemporary cell phone.
Credits: 3 cr
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CDM 590 - Special Topics in CDM
An examination of various topics in the areas of communication and/or digital media design.
Prerequisite: Program coordinator or course instructor permission.
Credits: 3 cr
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CDM 620 - Theories of Organizational Communication
Survey of historical and contemporary theories in organizational communication including such topics as human motivation, persuasion, relational development, conflict, culture, leadership and networking.
Credits: 3 cr
Notes: Cross-listed with ETD 515 .
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CDM 630 - Digital Video
Emphasis of the course is on research, conceptualization, visualization, pre-production, production and post-production methods and theory in the digital environment. In addition students learn to handle small-format cameras, lighting and sound equipment as they apply their knowledge in the creation of video presentations.
Prerequisite: CDM 560 .
Credits: 3 cr
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CDM 635 - Computer Mediated Communication
This course explores what computer-mediated communication is, the various theories guiding CMC, and how CMC affects communication interpersonally, organizationally and socially. The course examines the changing nature of language as it relates to CMC, the utilization of online communities, theories of self-presentation online and effects of CMC on organizational functions.
Credits: 3 cr
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CDM 640 - Collaborative Design Studio
This course focuses on completing collaborative projects for clients from the university, nonprofit organizations and local businesses. Emphasis on real-world problems involving competition, research, development, prototyping, implementation and marketing.
Prerequisite: CDM 510 , CDM 541 .
Credits: 3 cr
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CDM 645 - Cultural Studies of New Media
Uses contemporary cultural theory to explore the role of digital media in everyday life. Considers how digital media blur the boundaries of cultural production and consumption and transform our understanding of identity, community and politics.
Credits: 3 cr
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CDM 650A - Intro to Research Communication Studies
Focus on fundamental empirical research design for quantitative and qualitative social scientific investigation. Generate an understanding of primary and secondary data collection and analysis. Concentrate on research report writing. Develop critical skills for evaluating research.
Credits: 3 cr
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CDM 650B - Advanced Project Research & Design
Application of project development principles to conceptualize and design new media products. Market research strategies including audience analysis and identification of existing media applications. Development of individual project design concepts and content materials for the capstone project.
Prerequisite: A minimum of 24 hours completed in the program and submission of Capstone Proposal.
Credits: 3 cr
Notes: Students must take this course before CDM 690B .
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CDM 670 - Intercultural Communication
Studies dynamics of communication across cultural contexts. Critically examines issues such as globalization, values, perceptions, stereotypes, relational development, ethnicity, class, gender and power in intercultural communication. Includes practical exercises designed to enhance communication skills.
Credits: 3 cr
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CDM 690A - Thesis Research in Communication Studies
Students will complete a written project in the form of a research thesis that advances knowledge in communication studies and that reflects what they have learned in the program. An oral defense of their work must be presented in a public forum.
Prerequisite: 24 credit hours completed in the program and submission of a prospectus approved by a graduate faculty advisor, faculty reader, and filed with the program coordinator.
Credits: 3 cr
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CDM 690B - Capstone Project
Students will develop a solution to a new media problem. Capstone projects will be completed under the guidance of a faculty advisor and faculty reader. Students will regularly consult with both until the project is completed. An oral defense of their work must be presented in a public forum.
Prerequisite: 27 credits completed in the program and submission of a proposal approved by a graduate faculty advisor, faculty reader and filed with the program coordinator.
Credits: 3 cr
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CHEM 510 - Selected Topics in Chemistry
Topics selected to enhance the background of Chemistry teachers; offered on demand. Credit allowed for the particular course offered will be set by the department. This course may be taken more than once.
Prerequisite: Will vary with nature of the course and will be determined by the department.
Credits: 3-5 cr
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CHEM 515 - Polymer Science & Engineering
Advanced concepts in the synthesis, characterization and physical properties of polymers and polymer composites. Selected topics in polymer processing, thermomechanical analysis and structure-property relations.
Prerequisite: CHEM 330 or ME 250 and graduate student in Energy and Materials - Master of Science (M.S.) or instructor permission.
Credits: 3 cr
Notes: Cross-listed with ME 515 .
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CHEM 520 - Nanomaterials
This course will discuss the fabrication, characterization and properties of materials on the nanometer lengthscale. Both “hard” (crystalline) and “soft” (amorphous) materials will be discussed. The overall aim of the course will be to give students a working knowledge of what nanomaterials are, ways that they can be made and characterized, and how this class of materials is important to current technologies.
Prerequisite: CHEM 322, graduate student in Energy and Materials - Master of Science (M.S.) program or instructor permission.
Credits: 3 cr
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CHEM 530 - Renewable Fuel Chemistry
This course describes the synthesis, application, sustainability and environmental regulations for renewable fuels used in transportation, heating and power generation. The focus will be primarily on alternatives to conventional fossil fuels with conventional fuels being used as a benchmark for comparison.
Prerequisite: CHEM 330 and graduate student in the Energy and Materials - Master of Science (M.S.) program or instructor permission.
Credits: 3 cr
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CHEM 550 - Experimental Chemistry
Provides practical experience in laboratory preparation, presentation and evaluation. The development of new experiments will be encouraged.
Credits: 3 cr
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CHEM 570 - Research in Chemistry
Students will work directly with a faculty member on an original research project.
Credits: 2-5 cr
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CHEM 590 - Grad Sem: Science in Society
Interdisciplinary seminar on the interaction of science, technology and society.
Credits: 3 cr
Notes: This course is required of all students in this program.
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CIS 555 - Data Driven Websites
Students will learn to build data driven sites that can be updated by a visitor or an administrator for sharing or personalizing content. Using Dreamweaver, students will learn how to store content and configuration in a database (mySQL), manipulate it with a server-side script (PHP) and present it with HTML.
Prerequisite: CIS 255 or CDM 510 or ETD 514 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3 cr
Notes: Cross-listed with ETD 555 , CDM 555 .
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ECE 571 - Elements of Sustainable Power System
This course covers cross-disciplinary subjects on sustainable energy that relate to power generation, transmission, distribution and delivery as well as theories, technologies, design, policies and integration of sustainable energy technologies. Focus will be on the integration of sustainable energy into the electric power grid, the impact of sustainable energy on electricity market operation and the environmental impact of sustainable energy. Introduction to Smart Grid and issues and challenges related to its implementation will also be covered.
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: ECE 441 or equivalent or instructor permission.
Credits: 3 cr
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ECE 592 - Photovoltaic Science and Engineering
Status trends, challenges and the bright future of electricity from photovoltaic systems; review of semiconductor properties and the physics of solar cells; standard silicon solar cell technology and emerging technologies; measurement and characterization of solar cells and modules; electrochemical storage for photovoltaic systems; general idea of PV Systems installation and integration to power grid; economic analysis and environmental aspects of photovoltaic systems; overview of industrial trends and commercial aspects of photovoltaic technology.
Prerequisite: Prerequisites: ECE 492 or equivalent or instructor permission.
Credits: 3 cr
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ECE 594 - Advanced Energy Storage Systems
Fundamental principles and performance of advanced energy storage systems, categorization of batteries, fuel cells and super capacitors, overview of emerging battery technologies, evaluation of performance and applications of batteries through concepts from thermodynamics, materials science, transport processes and equivalent circuits, analysis of power demand, state of charge, state of health, thermal management and battery lifecycles, general idea of commercial battery production processes for various applications, assessment of battery state estimation in propulsion systems for hybrid and electric vehicles, future avenues and ongoing research and development of the energy storage systems.
Prerequisite: Prerequisites: ECE 394 or equivalent or instructor permission.
Credits: 3 cr
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ECON 536 - Statistical Methods
Application of statistical theory in decision making. Topics include descriptive statistics, hypothesis testing, regression and correlation analysis, decision theory, statistical quality control, and analysis of time series data.
Prerequisite: Admission to a graduate program.
Credits: 2 cr
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ECON 622 - Microeconomic Analysis
Analysis of the behavior of consumers and business firms. Topics covered: the theory of demand, production and supply; competitive and monopolistic markets; factor markets; general equilibrium and welfare economics; externality problems and public goods.
Credits: 3 cr
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ECON 623 - Health Care Economics
An understanding and application of microeconomic concepts and theories in the health care industry. Topics covered: economic aspects of the health care industry, economic aspects of health care issues including cost containment, insurance, production, delivery, market structure, resource allocation and efficiency.
Credits: 3 cr
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ECON 641 - International Trade Policy
A general course in the field of international economic relations with emphasis on the fundamentals of international trade policy. Key issues such as OPEC, the international debt crisis, the rise of the multinational corporation, economic development, and export-import trade restrictions will be analyzed with respect to policy implications in international trade.
Credits: 3 cr
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ECON 650A - Managerial Macroeconomics
An accelerated course in aggregate economic theories and concepts. The topics include: gross domestic product, inflation, unemployment, trade, business cycles, etc. Also how macroeconomics may be useful to business decision makers in domestic, and in global setting.
Credits: 2 cr
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ECON 650B - Managerial Microeconomics
An accelerated introduction to microeconomic concepts and theories such as demand, supply, cost, production, profit, market structures, etc. Also how business decision makers may use microeconomic concepts to be profitable and competitive in domestic as well as international markets.
Credits: 2 cr
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ECON 660 - Money and Banking
Impact of monetary variables on economy. Topics include demand for money and other assets; supply of money; interest rates; linkages between monetary and real variables; goals and history of monetary policy; alternative techniques and decision rules for the monetary authority; models of bank management and banking systems.
Credits: 3 cr
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ECON 663 - Business Forecasting
Deals with the identification, analysis and appraisal of forces influencing the course of economic activity and the presentation and critical evaluation of a variety of forecasting, and projection techniques. Students are given some opportunity to appraise different approaches to forecasting and to apply these techniques in the preparation of actual forecasts. In particular, the use of econometric models is discussed.
Credits: 3 cr
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ECON 665 - Economic Development
Obstacles to economic growth; theories of economic development; structural change and growth; capital formation; population problem; adaptation to new technology; financing and foreign aid; foreign trade; problems of less-developed countries; UNO and other international institutions; government and developmental planning.
Credits: 3 cr
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ECON 675 - Managerial Economics
The application of economic theory to business decision making with emphasis on price theory. Topics include: determination of relevant cost for decisions, pricing, marginal analysis, capital budgeting problems, cost-benefit analysis and the use of statistical decision theory and game theory.
Credits: 3 cr
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ECON 680 - Special Topics in Economics
An examination of various special topics in the area of Economics.
Prerequisite: ECON 650A .
Credits: 1-3 cr
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EDL 550 - Leadership Theories & Practice
An overview of selected theories of leadership. Implications of these theories and related practices to school organization and management are examined. Encompasses goal identification, line and staff concepts, constraints, change, systems of governing and leadership styles.
Credits: 3 cr
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EDL 551 - Personnel Administration
An overview of personnel administration as a means of working with human resources and keeping a focus on improving instruction. Encompasses recruitment, selection, assignment, induction/orientation and evaluation of personnel with attention to their professional welfare and in-service improvement. Labor relation, negotiations and the influence of legal mandates are also explored.
Credits: 3 cr
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EDL 552 - Curriculum Development
Deals with the social, philosophical and psychological foundations of curricula. Relations between mission statements, objectives, teaching strategies, evaluation and execution of plans are examined. Criteria for assessing curricula are developed and utilized in needs assessment. Meeting the special needs of exceptional and multicultural learners is emphasized. Sequence, continuity and integration of K-12 curricula are emphasized.
Credits: 3 cr
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EDL 553 - Public School Law
Introduction to the basic principles of public school law which affect students, teachers, principals and other school leaders. Relevant Michigan and Federal laws and their relationship to local school district policies are included. Students will research and apply constitutional, statutory, administrative and case law in practical public school situations.
Credits: 3 cr
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EDL 554 - Technology Applications for Admin
An introduction to the computer and to its application software as well as employing, conferencing and Internet activities to facilitate administrative communications. Particular attention paid to giving students technological experience within the framework of school administration. Students also will examine policy and the influence of technology on the goal of education.
Credits: 3 cr
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EDL 555 - Educational Research & Program Eval
Examines educational research and evaluation techniques. Focuses upon implications for collaborative efforts between researchers and evaluators as they strive to develop a cohesive educational assessment program. Issues relating to educational policy and strategic planning are investigated.
Credits: 3 cr
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EDL 600 - Special Topics in Education
Check current schedule for specific course titles.
Credits: 1-6 cr
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EDL 601 - Directed Study in Education
Student must submit a plan of study for approval before enrolling.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Credits: 1-5 cr
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EDL 602 - Middle School Curriculum
An overview of the curriculum building process and the avenues through which learning takes place. Attention is given to ways of organizing curricular and co-curricular activities and the means for evaluating student performance. A study of growth characteristics and needs of young people in their prepubescent and early adolescent stages of development. Means of meeting the needs of students from multicultures and exceptional students are investigated.
Credits: 3 cr
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EDL 603 - Secondary School Curriculum
A study of factors influencing curriculum development, organization and content. Special attention is given to emerging patterns of secondary school curricula. A study of criteria for their evaluation and approaches for curricular changes are considered. The content of the curriculum in several subject fields and in core also is considered. Means of meeting the needs of students from multicultures and exceptional students are investigated.
Credits: 3 cr
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EDL 604 - Collaborative Learning
Useful for educational leaders who wish to develop better understanding of non-aversive, productive and cooperative learning activities suitable for various contents and grade levels. Working from models, participants will develop prototype materials.
Credits: 3 cr
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EDL 605 - Instructional Leadership and Supervision
The teaching and learning process is central to all educational endeavors; therefore it is essential that school leaders work to enhance and increase the effectiveness of this process. This course involves the role of instructional leaders, the components of effective evaluation and professional development in a learning organization. An emphasis on adult learning theory is a major component of this class.
Credits: 3 cr
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EDL 606 - School, Family, & Community Partnerships
Partnerships among schools, families, and communities will be analyzed with an emphasis on needs assessment of schools, partnership strategies, development of action plans and practical skills and resources for educators to improve community relations.
Credits: 3 cr
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EDL 607 - International Education
A comparative look at educational systems worldwide. In examining the basic assumptions and structures of various education systems students will gain a better understanding of their own system. International collaboration initiatives will also be examined. Exchange of views, data, and scholars among nations may constitute some of the experiences in this class.
Credits: 3 cr
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EDL 608 - Counseling Skills
The application of effective psychological and counseling theory to the role of educational leadership. Students will examine and practice techniques used in counseling, psychology and sociology and will relate them to the achievement of the educational goals of schools. Means of counseling exceptional students and students from multicultural backgrounds are examined.
Credits: 3 cr
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EDL 609 - Public School Finance
An introduction to school finance with emphasis on current problems in school support, costs of education, sources of school revenue, state and federal support, state and local control in school, finance and the legal basis of school finance.
Credits: 3 cr
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EDL 610 - Policies & Politics of Education
The importance of political processes in key policy decisions and their influences on organization and governance of systems of education are studied. Political issues in education are examined at the local, regional, state and national levels. Legal, quasi-legal and internal and external forces are identified.
Credits: 3 cr
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EDL 611 - Education Facilities Issues
This course is designed for individuals interested in pursuing leadership roles in educational administration at both the building and central office levels and covers planning, construction, modification and maintenance of school facilities. Topics included will involve processes and procedures; administrative roles; governmental regulations; safety and security; technology; community surveys; and legal and financial factors.
Credits: 3 cr
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EDL 622 - Technology in the Classroom
A course that is designed for the teacher who has very limited computer experience. Students will be introduced to the Macintosh computer and to several applications that are useful to classroom teachers. Students also will have an opportunity to develop lessons that involve the application of a range of technological tools. Illustrations used in this class are directed at the classroom teacher.
Credits: 3 cr
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EDL 630 - School Leadership in a Changing World
Explores the role of the school building leader in a variety of contexts. Candidates who aspire to school leadership will examine the political, social, economic and global contexts of schools and leadership. Candidates will develop skills in political advocacy and working with community, social and professional organizations. Candidates will also study the history and realities of education policy development. Each of these new courses are linked pieces with research-based content, aligned with professional standards and focused on instruction, organizational development and change management; with curricular coherence that links goals, learning activities and assessments around a set of shared values, beliefs and knowledge about effective organizational practice; with field-based internships embedded throughout the coursework that enable the application of leadership knowledge and skills under the guidance of an expert practitioner; with problem-based learning strategies such as case methods, action research and projects that link theory and practice and support reflection; with a focus on student achievement: with collaboration between universities and school districts; with technology, data analysis and data-informed decision making incorporated throughout the coursework; and with a delivery format which is hybrid, weekend and field-based.
Credits: 3 cr
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EDL 631 - Analysis & Digital Skills
Beginning course to introduce students to research, data analysis and technology skills for their school building leadership experience.
Credits: 3 cr
Notes: This course must be taken as one of the first 3 courses in this program.
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EDL 632 - Leading School Improvement
Designed to give candidates for school building-level leadership a background in the processes and procedures of school improvement to improve student achievement. Candidates will examine change theory, school improvement processes, building-level initiatives, leader behaviors to encourage change and the required school improvement processes and reports.
Credits: 3 cr
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EDL 633 - Data Informed Decision Making
Data-Informed Decision-Making will assist the school principal in understanding the many uses of data to improve student achievement and to increase school and/or district efficiencies. The student will be exposed to a variety of ways data can be used and also learn about the uses of data collection tools and how to effectively use data teams to assist in school decision making.
Prerequisite: ETD 631 .
Credits: 3 cr
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EDL 634 - School Management & the Legal Environ
This course will examine the function, processes and best practices involved in effective PK-12 school principal leadership for ALL students. This course imparts practical knowledge and experiences in managing school health, safety and facilities maintenance programs. This course will also prepare candidates to conduct business operations or resource management functions in a K-12 organization and legal and compliance issues affecting educational environments.
Credits: 3 cr
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EDL 635 - Ethics, Diversity, & School Leadership
This course will examine the ethical decision making process in educational leadership and the ethical theories and philosophies that have influenced the ethics of the profession. Students will explore and participate in case analysis of ethical dilemmas and make determinations about the effectiveness of the decision making process. A major focus of this course is for students to reflect on their dispositions and formulate a clear understanding of the multiple ethical lenses that must be considered when making ethical decisions that are in the best interest of the student.
Credits: 3 cr
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EDL 636 - Leading Organizational Change
This course will serve as a survey course that provides an overview of all of the PSPSP standards with a focus on organizational theories, leadership theories, systems theory and organizational change. Candidates will consider how theories are practically applied to the school environment and explore the impact of school leadership on; staff growth and development, school climate and culture, student motivation and learning and organizational change.
Credits: 3 cr
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EDL 637 - Leading an Instructional Culture
This course prepares candidates to effectively select, support and supervise teachers and educational personnel focusing on the ultimate goal of improving K-12 student learning for all students. Highlighting a combination of theories, models and concrete techniques for developing a system of administration, the course emphasizes the role of supervision as the element that transforms discrete instructional efforts into whole-school action.
Credits: 3 cr
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EDL 638 - Leader Impact on Student Achievement
This course focuses on the interaction between curriculum, instruction and assessment as essential to achievement for all students. It examines the role of the principal as a facilitator of curriculum design and implementation. Activities and projects in the course provide the knowledge and skills that principals need to understand models and methods of curriculum design, best instructional practices and alternative methods of student assessment.
Credits: 3 cr
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EDL 639 - School/Family/Community Outreach
This course will focus on theory and research about effective school partnerships. We will explore the concept of school choice and its impact on public schools today. Partnerships between schools, families and communities will be analyzed with an emphasis on school and community needs assessment, developing action plans, creating school profiles and family profiles, communication and other practical skills and resources for school leaders to improve community relations and student success.
Credits: 3 cr
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EDL 640 - Special Education Administration
Application of administrative principles to special education curriculum and programming including their evaluation, inservice delivery, personnel supervision and current trends and issues.
Credits: 3 cr
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EDL 641 - Special Education Law
In-depth study of federal and state legislation regarding special education. Trends and issues concerning the legal responsibilities of school districts and their effect on programming, staffing and budgeting.
Credits: 3 cr
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EDL 642 - Special Education Finance & Budgeting
Study of the funding sources for special education, reporting requirements, budgeting and monitoring.
Credits: 3 cr
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EDL 650 - Elementary School Principalship
The role of the principal as a professional leader in development and operation of the elementary school program. Procedures for planning and scheduling school activities, working with staff and student personnel, providing auxiliary services and developing morale.
Credits: 3 cr
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EDL 651 - Middle School Principalship
Concepts, principles and implementation of administrative policy and functions characteristic of the middle and junior high school. Social, economic and educational forces affecting changes of their programs and clarification of issues facing the administrator working with the various patterns of organization.
Credits: 3 cr
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EDL 652 - High School Principalship
Administrative responsibilities of the secondary principal, procedures for planning programs, scheduling classes and other activities, working with staff and student personnel, providing auxiliary services, developing morale and other phases of the secondary program.
Credits: 3 cr
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EDL 653 - Central Office Leadership/Administration
The leadership theory, roles and supervisory and management functions performed by superintendents or central office staff are examined. Topics include: board relations; policy development; communication and public relations; curriculum, instruction and assessment; facilities; financial issues; and supervising the major instructional and categorical programs. Strategies for organizing central office functions in large and small districts are considered.
Credits: 3 cr
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EDL 654 - Educator as Caretaker
This course examines the literature regarding the character traits and operational strategies of the transformational leader. Students will identify approaches used by such a leader to promote growth in faculty and cultivate the elements of a cohesive school community.
Credits: 3 cr
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EDL 660 - Administrative Field Experience
Students will be assigned to work as interns in local school systems under the joint supervision of school administrators and SVSU faculty. Additionally, each student will participate in a seminar designed to relate field experience to academic education and to provide students with the opportunity to interact with other interns.
Credits: 3 cr
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EDL 664 - Adv Multimedia Application for Educators
This is an advanced computer applications and media production course. Students will produce instructional environments using a number of digital and traditional media, such as text, graphics, audio, video, animation and interaction. The focus of the course will be on the use of technology to create instructionally-sound materials, experiences and products.
Credits: 3 cr
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