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Distance Programs
School Administration
Post-Master's, Non-Degree Licensure
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Ask Us!Courses are offered via the Internet. Selected courses include Web-based conferencing. Certain on-campus sessions are required to support distance learning class sessions.
Note: High-speed Internet access is required. For details see Computer Requirements
CIMT 610 Research in Education—3 credits.
Instruction in the skills, knowledge, and competencies needed to plan and understand research.
Exemplary topics include library use, scientific methodology, observation, measurement, selection
of a question, design, data collection, analysis of data, and generalization from data.
Delivery: Internet
CIMT 660 Curriculum Fundamentals—3 credits.
An introductory course in curriculum which includes the foundations and meaning of curriculum,
principles and patterns of curriculum, forms and ways of organizing curriculum, development of
curriculum for special groups, forces and processes in curriculum change, current criticisms of
curriculum, and curriculum for the future school.
Delivery: Internet
COUN 620 Foundations of Research—3 credits.
Instruction in behavioral research. Topics covered include scientific methodology, measurement,
observation, data collection, statistical analyses, design of experiments, interpretation of and
generalization from data. Also listed as Educational Psychology 620.
Delivery: On campus
ELAF 605 Philosophy of Education—3 credits.
Educational theories and practices are analyzed using the concepts and skills of philosophy.
Delivery: Internet
ELAF 607 The History of American Education—3 credits.
American educational history, both institutional and informal, leading to an understanding of present
educational theory and practice.
Delivery: Internet
ELAF 608 School and Society—3 credits.
Education in relation to the school as a social institution which focuses on the family and the school,
peer groups and the school, and the school as a social system within the local, state, and national
society. Special attention is given to ethnic minority groups and their impact on contribution to the
school community as well as educators as leaders within their schools and the school community.
Delivery: Internet
ELAF 650 Foundations of Educational Leadership—3 credits.
Emphasis on theories of leadership, management aspects of leadership, vision building,
professional ethics, working with groups, educational program development, and the political,
social, cultural, and legal aspects related to educational leadership.
Delivery: Delivery: Internet; also offered on campus
ELAF 655 Legal Aspects of Educational Administration—3 credits.
Subjects covered are the origin and development of educational law with an emphasis given
to its application in contemporary school problems.
Delivery: Internet
ELAF 656 School and Community: Collaborating for Effective Schools—3 credits.
Fundamental principles of school administration with emphasis placed upon the application
of principles to the local administrative units.
Delivery: Internet
ELAF 681 The School Principal: Leadership for Changing Schools—3 credits.
A study of the role of the school administrator as it is concerned with instructional staff
and programs, educational vision and values, diverse student needs, team leadership,
continuous school improvement, change, and the effective leadership and management
of the school setting.
Delivery: Internet
ELAF 683 Leadership for Learning: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment to Support Improved Student Performance—3 credits.
Designed to provide emphasis on foundations and concepts of curricular and instructional leadership related to organizational patterns
and practices, staff productivity, team building, special needs students, instructional technology,
curriculum trends, and the change process. Students and program assessment will focus on
applying assessment to improve teaching and learning in the classroom.
Delivery: Internet
ELAF 758 Principal Internship—6 credits.
Practicum for students in the principal internship in a school under the joint supervision
of a certificated school administrator and the University. This course is designed to provide
students with practical experience related to the principal certification standards and effective
practices. A portfolio will be developed to show performance activities that meet certification
standards.
Delivery: Internship at local school site
ELAF 793 Seminar in Effective Practices for Principals—6 credits.
On-campus, regional seminars, and directed study on a variety of contemporary topics related to
effective practices for principals. Such topics may be related to leadership and human relations,
culture and climate, curriculum and educational program improvement, career planning, staff development,
crisis intervention, educational technology, maintenance of facilities, professional ethics, and power
and politics.
Delivery: On campus
ELED 660 The Elementary Curriculum—3 credits.
An introductory course in curriculum which includes the foundations and meaning of curriculum,
patterns of curriculum, forms and ways of organizing curriculum, forces and processes in curriculum
change, curriculum for special groups, and current criticisms of curriculum.
Delivery: On campus
EPSY 620 Foundations of Qualitative and Quantitative Research—3 credits.
Introduction to qualitative and quantitative research methodologies in behavioral sciences.
Topics covered include scientific methodology; measurement; evaluation; quantitative/qualitative designs;
data collection; data analysis; interpretation of and generalization from data.
Delivery: Internet
EPSY 621 Development Through the Lifespan—3 credits.
Students will undertake a thorough examination of developmental changes that occur
throughout life. In addition to milestones of development, mechanisms of development
and psychoeducational strategies to facilitate optimal development are considered.
Delivery: Internet
The Catalog of Indiana State University is the document of authority for all students. The requirements given in the catalog supersede information issued by any academic department, program, college, or school. The University reserves the right to change the requirements at any time.