Educational Leadership (EDL) Courses

EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP (EDL)

1998-1999 Bulletin Information

EDL 410 Leadership Development 1 cr
This course is for undergraduates who are, or aspire to be, leaders. Faculty from
throughout the University will direct weekly class sessions. Requires permission of the Dean of
Students.
EDL 510 Adult and Continuing Education 3 cr
Presents the historical development of adult and continuing education in western society,
various philosophical approaches, and a survey of the importance of these credit and non-credit
activities.
EDL 512 Community Development 3 cr
Presents the field of community development, including basic terminology, concepts,
methods and literature. Purposes are to present conceptual foundations of community
development, provide some experiences in practical application, and lay foundations for further
study and practice in the field.
EDL 513 Instructional Leadership and Curriculum Development 3 cr
Students in this course will learn to participate in the process of instructional
improvement, adaptation to the needs of children and local communities, and instructional
leadership within schools. The course will include staff development, instructional evaluation
and assessment, school effectiveness concepts, government requirements, cultural diversity,
curriculum development, problem solving, small group leadership, conflict management,
empowerment, professional ethnics, and other interpersonal skills applied to instructional
development situations.
EDL 517 Education Law 3 cr
Students completing this course will demonstrate understanding of the legal system of
schools. Students will be able to relate to constitutional, federal, state, and local requirements as
they concern students, employees, teachers, and instructional program admin-istration. Students
will understand statutory rights of certified and non-certified personnel in Alabama, including
due process, tenure, transfer, suspension, and termination, and will be able to investigate legal
matters affecting the administration of schools.
EDL 525 School Finance 3 cr
This course explores leadership skills related to group dynamics, problem identification,
accountability, diversity, economic levels, and their relationship to financing schools. Internal
and external public relations and political factors which impact the funding of school will also be
discussed. Fiscal management, including the Alabama Local School Accounting and Reporting
System, will be analyzed.
EDL 530 School District Leadership and Management 3 cr
This course describes the unique forces that shape the role and functions of the school
superintendent. The management of conflict is explored as well as the management of all aspects
of this school system. The concept of the administrative team is also explored and examined.
EDL 545 Secondary School Leadership 3 cr
Provides understandings and skills in the leadership and manage-ment of secondary
schools. Emphases are placed upon the administrator's role in staff and student personnel
administration, program development, and building operations.
EDL 546 Elementary School Leadership 3 cr
Provides an understanding of the organizational and various other characteristics of a
good elementary school with emphasis on leadership.
EDL 549 Practicum in Educational Supervision 3 cr/300 clock hrs
The practicum is a supervised learning experience in several settings which simulates the
work situations of educational supervisors. An opportunity is provided to apply the theories and
concepts learned during the student's graduate program.
EDL 550 Principles of School Leadership 3 cr
This course provides understanding and skills in the leadership and management of
schools, including elements of effective classroom management, monitoring student services,
and school and community relations. Management skills associated with school facilities,
transportation, and student records will be studied.
EDL 557 Supervisory Leadership 3 cr
Students completing this course will learn to work with teachers in improving classroom
instruction. Students will demonstrate the ability to collect classroom information, including
assessment and evaluative data; coordinate student service needs; direct teachers using
leadership, motivational techniques, professional ethics, and school management; and use
techniques such as personnel selection, stress management, conflict management, scheduling,
and research in adapting instruction to the changing needs of the community.
EDL 573 Educational Gerontology 3 cr
Will introduce the students to the organization and administration of programs of
instruction of and about older persons, instruction of general or specific audiences about aging,
and instruction of professionals working with or on the behalf of older persons.
EDL 575 Organization and Planning in Postsecondary Education 3 cr
Designed as an introduction to and an analysis of organizational and administrative
features of postsecondary education.
EDL 578 Law and Postsecondary Education 3 cr
Explores court decisions and federal and state laws relating to gover-nance, student
rights, and tort liability in postsecondary education.
EDL 590 Special Topics 3 cr
Guided supervision in the identification and completion of educational tasks, such as
program design, program revision, self study for accreditation visitation, supervision in the
organization, and application of selected learning activities to acquire and enhance leadership
skills.
EDL 594 Directed Study in Educational Leadership 1-3 cr
Exploration of problems and issues of special interest or significance in Educational
Leadership. Not more than three semester hours of any departmental 594 courses can be accepted
toward a degree.
EDL 595 Internship in Educational Leadership 1-6 cr
The internship is a supervised learning experience in several work settings which
simulates the reality of Educational Leadership work situations. The internship provides an
opportunity to apply the theories and concepts learned during the student's graduate program.
Students are expected to complete no less than 50 hours for each semester hour earned.
EDL 603 Current Problems and Issues in Educational Administration 3 cr
Explores problems and issues at the federal, state, and local levels facing the
administration and supervision of American educational institutions. Particular emphasis is on
decision making affecting education.
EDL 611 Seminar in Educational Human Relations Skills 3 cr
Designed to assess and improve the student's level of competency in communication and
group leadership skills, knowledge of socio-cultural influences and differences, and
understanding of the developmental characteristics of human beings.
EDL 621 Seminar in Program and Curriculum 3 cr
Designed to assess and improve the student's level of competency in program
development skills, instructional strategies, systems analysis, and change innovation.
EDL 631 Seminar in Educational Management Skills 3 cr
Designed to assess and improve the student's knowledge of decision-making styles,
problem-solving processes, leadership skills, implementation of organizational change, and
physical environments which promote productivity. Additionally, when appropriate to the
candidate's expected leadership position, current knowledge of law, finance, plant management,
and professional negotiations will be stressed.
EDL 689 Problem Analysis Project 1 to 3 cr
A supervised field project, study, or investigation in Educational Leadership will be
completed. The student will conduct an investigation and apply concepts and skills learning
during the sixth-year program.
EDL 690 Special Topics 1-3 cr
May be a content-varying course or may be guided supervision in the identification and
completion of educational tasks as well as supervision in the organization and application of
selected learning activities to acquire and enhance leadership skills. May be repeated for credit
when course content varies.
EDL 694 Directed Study in Educational Leadership 3 cr
Students explore problems and issues of special interest or signifi-cance to advanced
students. Not more that three semester hours of any department 694 courses can be accepted
toward a degree.
EDL 695 Mentoring Leadership 3 cr
This course is a learning experience in mentoring relationships. The course provides an
opportunity to apply the theories and concepts learned during the student's advanced graduate
studies. The student will learn mentoring skills and serve as a mentor for students interested in
educational administration or new to the field of administration.
EDL 699 Research Project 3 cr
A supervised field project, study, or investigation in Educational Leadership. The student
will conduct an investigation and apply concepts and skills learned during the sixth-year
program.

Department of Educational Foundations and Leadership

College of Education