EDU 521 - School Leadership: Theory and Practice

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

This research-based course enables school leaders to hone leadership practices grounded in research. Students will explore and further develop understanding of school leadership in light of research literature and practice-based understandings. This course will include a job embedded learning component. Prerequisite: EDU 520. 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 900 - Program Synthesis

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

A reflection and synthesis of learning from the Master of Education in Educational Studies in relation to the concepts of leadership and school/educational improvement that are the foundations of the program. Prerequisites: Registration in the Master of Education in Educational Studies program and EDU 515. 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 513 - Leadership for Educational Change

3 units (fi 6)(SPR/SUM, 3-0-0)

Introduces the relationship of research to educational leadership. Focuses upon synthesizing extant research literature and the need to address a specific leadership need within a school site using appropriate research methods. Studies how educational research can inform leaders in carrying out school improvement and bringing about educational change. Prerequisites: Registration in the Master of Education in Educational Studies program and EDU 510. 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 514 - Planning for Educational Change

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

Introduces how educational research can enhance educational change toward school improvement. Focuses on utilizing research to create a site-based improvement or research proposal for a specific school site. Prerequisites/co-requisites: Registration in the Master of Education in Educational Studies program and EDU 510. 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 900 - Program Synthesis

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

A reflection and synthesis of learning from the Master of Education in Educational Studies in relation to the concepts of leadership and school/educational improvement that are the foundations of the program. Prerequisites: Registration in the Master of Education in Educational Studies program and EDU 515. 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.