EDU 550 - Rural Education Issues and Advantages

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

This course focuses on continuing and emerging educational issues and advantages unique to teaching and learning, and leadership and management in rural contexts. Students will have an opportunity to explore topics related to professional practice using empirical research and theoretical perspectives. Sections may be offered at an increased rate of fee assessment, refer to the Fees Payment Guide in the University Regulations and Information for Students section of the Calendar.

EDU 520 - Theoretical and Professional Foundations of School Leadership

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Using scholarly and professional research, this course focuses on foundational dimensions of school leadership. Sections may be offered at an increased rate of fee assessment; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations sections of the Calendar.

EDU 595 - Special Topics in Educational Theory and Practice

3 units (fi 6)(VAR, 3-0-0)

Content varies from term to term. Topics announced prior to registration period. The student's transcript carries title descriptive of content. May be repeated. Sections may be offered at an increased rate of fee assessment, refer to the Fees Payment Guide in the University Regulations and Information for Students section of the Calendar.

EDPS 410 - Ethics and Law in Teaching

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

This course will examine the ethical and legal responsibilities of teachers. Among the topics addressed will be the following: punishment and child abuse; freedom of speech and academic freedom in schools; parents' rights and teachers' professional autonomy; issues of quality such as inclusive education and the problems of racism and sexism; fairness in assessment and evaluation; teachers' private lives and public obligations; indoctrination and the teaching of value. It is recommended that students take EDU 100 or pre/corequisite EDFX 200 (After Degree students), 210, and 211 prior to taking this course. Restricted to third, and fourth year Education students. May contain alternative delivery sections; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar.

EDPS 511 - Leadership Theories and their Application to Educational Organizations

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

This course provides an introduction to leadership theories and concepts that are foundational for understanding the philosophical assumptions that drive leadership practice in schools and higher education contexts. May contain alternative delivery sections; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar.