Development of constructive relationships between schools and the communities they serve. Emphasis on research findings in communication.

Theories and strategies for fostering systems analysis and improvement science through a continuous improvement approach for educational leaders within their contexts.

An internship in schools at the appropriate level for certification. Will include field experience seminars. Should be taken as last course in degree program.

An internship in schools at the appropriate level for certification. Will include field experience seminars. Should be taken as last course in degree program.

An internship in schools at the appropriate level for certification. Will include field experience seminars. Should be taken as last course in degree program.

An advanced course designed for administrators and prospective administrators. Content for the course ranges from theoretical bases for negotiation through application of specific skills in the negotiating process. Also includes a survey of legislative enactments in various selected states.

Open primarily to students seeking district-level administrative experiences.

The course is designed to provide opportunities for the study of special topics in higher education and student affairs administration.

Review of the major tenets and theories prominent in the adult learning literature and examination of historical, social, political, economic, and cultural factors influencing contemporary adult learning.

Development of environments, institutions, and individuals relevant to American higher education since the 17th century. Covers foundational history as relevant to contemporary administration, students, faculty, curricula, and policies at institutional, state, and federal levels.

Objectives and philosophy of student affairs, organizations and administration of student affairs divisions, and current trends and issues.

Study of theories of college student development and learning and application of theories to enhance administrative practices in American higher education. Also examines the impact of the college environment on students.

Analysis of competing ideas of higher education with the purpose of helping students construct consistent sets of beliefs about values in higher education as a guide to understanding administrative and academic decisions.

Introduction to historical and current events shaping two-year college missions, programs, clienteles, and services. Preparation to assume student services and instructional positions within two-year colleges.

A comprehensive introduction to the field of academic advising with special emphasis on the topic Appreciative Advising.

Survey of principles and practices of financing higher education institutions, including revenue generation and asset allocation. The course reviews methods of budgeting and business processes utilized by colleges and universities.

Especially for faculty members and administrators in post-secondary institutions. Emphasis on techniques of legal research, constitutional provisions, statutory laws, court decisions, and regulations as they affect administration of higher education.

Designed for prospective teachers in institutions of higher education. Considers the practice of teaching from philosophical, empirical, conceptual, and practical vantage points to prepare instructors for a changing and diverse student population.

Survey of major topics related to social justice, diversity and inclusion in post-secondary institutions.

The legal, educational and public policy issues that affect access to higher education in America.

Examination of contemporary ethical issues and problems confronted by higher education administrators.

An analysis of the theories, processes, and issues underlying the design and implementation of programs for learners in a post-secondary or professional context.

Review of the history, concepts, current techniques, and issues in staff development and training examination and application of skills required by the training practitioner and learning specialist.

Independent Study Contract required.

Application of organization and administrative theory to post-secondary institutions of education, with emphasis on policy implementation.

Internship experience in higher education and student affairs offices. Students are placed in college, university, or agency administration offices under joint supervision of administrative personnel of these offices and faculty members. Prospectus must be submitted at least one month before start of the internship.

Selected topical problems in higher education for advanced graduate students interested in the administration of higher education or college teaching. Possible topics include, evaluation, accountability, management, the learning society, the financial crisis, coordination vs. autonomy. May be used on a program of study up to three times.

Overview of the major trends and issues confronting American higher education.

Designed to provide opportunity for supervised teaching experience in 2-year and 4-year institutions of higher education. Student will intern as teacher with day-to-day supervision by an experienced instructor. Weekly seminar on campus.

Leadership theory and practice as applied to programs, units, and institutions in higher education. Addresses leadership strategies, options, characteristics, traits, and styles.

Supervised experiences in different aspects of higher education and student affairs administration through work in various administrative offices at USC and other colleges.

Additional opportunities for supervised experiences in higher education and student affairs administration.

Concepts, models, and practice of institutional assessment. Student participation in an actual assessment project.

Introduces students to the study of higher education in other countries, including policy and governance, finance, student life, the professoriate and related issues in comparative perspective. Includes a study abroad component with additional fees.

Restricted to doctoral students. Independent Study Contract required.

To help teachers, principals, and other personnel solve school problems by identifying and applying selected management techniques.

Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Professional and Civic Engagement Leadership Experiences

Experiential Learning: Experiential Learning Opportunity

An introduction to educational technology, its increasing importance in the total school program, and its relationship to learning theories and communication.

Use of theory and research to understand and improve classroom teaching. Emphasis on teacher reflection and decision-making. The administrative role in enhancing effectiveness is highlighted.

A survey of basic principles of school leadership, the conceptual and structural organization of public education, and an introduction to leading educational improvement.

A study of interpersonal relations and communication within an educational organization and between the school and the community.

Personnel management in the public schools with attention to such issues as teacher supply, recruitment, selection, staff development, supervision, teacher welfare, legal rights/liabilities of school personnel.

An introduction to the functioning of an educational supervisor. Emphasis on the improvement of instruction and instructional programs.

Financial and business management functions of school administration. Local/state/national funding issues, economics and politics of school finance, budget preparation, accounting/auditing/plant operation/maintenance from school level.

Emphasis on techniques of legal research, the legal relationships between the federal and state government as they relate to school district organization and administration, as well as legal case studies in all major areas of administrative concern.

Principles, problems, competencies, and practices involved in the administration of schools.

One of two courses in a required two-semester internship in the elementary schools.

One of two courses in a required two-semester internship in the elementary schools.

One of two courses in a required two-semester internship in the high schools.

One of two courses in a required two-semester internship in the high schools.

An exploration of how educational leadership is conceptualized and practiced in schools, districts, and community colleges/universities as organizations and societal institutions.

A course designed to empower leaders to cultivate a culture of belonging that promotes a positive work climate that results in improved employee engagement and retention.

Using data to inform decision-making for education leaders and scholars.

Using action research strategies and an improving science framework for continuous improvement.

An introduction to the role of economics in evaluating education and education policy where the theory behind selected topics and the empirical evidence and methods used by economists will be discussed.

An exploration of ethical and social justice perspectives in educational leadership, with attention to developing a personal and professional code of ethics. The role of care, professional practice, and social justice in ethics, and in moral leadership across the P-20 continuum (K12 and Higher Education).

An introduction to ideas supporting anti-racist educational leadership across the P-20 educational pipeline. Specific topics include contested definitions of racism, policy, praxis, and anti-racist research, scholarship and leadership.

A seminar designed to give teachers and school administrators an opportunity to explore key legal issues.

Open to advanced graduate students of education. History of the management, movement, and application of techniques and processes for managing the modern educational institution, emphasizing computer technology.

An analysis of leadership techniques necessary to produce instructional improvement in educational organizations and of the technical methodology that distinguishes instructional supervision from other positions of school leadership.

A study of principles of financing public education, analyses of revenue sources from all levels of government, existing plan of financing and possible alternatives for financing schools from district level.

An introduction to policy making in education with emphasis on the local and state levels of policy formation.

A two-semester course on the district superintendency.

The first of two courses in a required two-semester internship in the district superintendency.

The second of two courses in a required two-semester internship in the district superintendency.

Study of the problems involved and the procedures utilized in a comprehensive approach to planning and constructing school plants, the personnel involved and the roles they play, and the problems related to the long-term financing of such facilities.

A study of the requirements, practices, problems, and opportunities of administrative evaluation of programs and personnel as required by state and federal educational legislation.

A study of funding schemes, the economics of financing, and construction and defense of a school district budget. Microcomputers are utilized.

Advanced study of policy making at the federal level. The class will include a mandatory week-long stay in Washington, D.C.

Organization, leadership, motivation, and change theories as they apply to educational agencies and institutions.

Selected topics in educational administration in either finance, administration, supervision, evaluation, policy, and financial planning/management.

This course is designed to help students identify a research literature that provides the context for their own dissertation research. Students will conduct a systematic review of this literature in order to refine their questions and methods for their dissertation research, and to build towards their own dissertation proposal and literature review chapter.

Opportunity for in-depth study of selected field problems in educational administration, utilizing research and other techniques.

A course designed to accelerate the dissertation writing process for Education System Improvement EdD students through course readings, engaging in seminar style discussions, and writing activities.

Independent study form required for authorization.

Dissertation Preparation