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Offered under various subtitles which indicate the subject matter covered. May be taken for a maximum of 3 credits per semester and a total of 6 credits overall.

Elements of librarianship. Introduction to the history, purpose, and role of the school library. Overview of current issues and legislation affecting school libraries. Same as ELAD 411.

Principles and practices related to the function, structure, and management of school libraries. Same as ELAD 412.

Introduction to the integration of curriculum in school library programs. Current trends in collaborative planning and teaching between school librarians and teachers. Same as ELAD 413.

Principles of identifying, selecting, acquiring, managing, and evaluating information for school libraries. Same as ELAD 414.

Leadership in implementing innovations in education.

Competencies for the administration of special education programs with an emphasis upon New Mexico public school standards.

Administrative skills necessary to promote quality relationships among staff, students, and parents; also skills needed to open communication and work with various individuals and groups in educational settings.

History and overview of student services (e.g., admissions, counseling, registration, financial aid, housing, food services, student organizations) and a review of management components used in student services.

This course is designed to review the impact of the legal process and the judiciary on higher education.

This course examines the impact and process of financing and funding higher education.

This course provides an overview of higher education in the United States including history, mission, and governance, in the context of organizational theory.

First  half of a practical internship in PK-12 schools under supervision of school administrator. Prerequisites: 18 credits of ELA coursework, 3 years of PK-12 teaching experience and consent of instructor. Restricted to majors.

Second half of a practical internship in PK-12 schools under supervision of school administrator. Prerequisite: ELA 564. Restricted to majors.

First half of practical internship in administrative setting under supervision of experienced higher education administrator. Prerequisite: 15 credits of ELA and consent of instructor. Restricted to majors.

Second half of practical internship in administrative setting under supervision of experienced higher education administrator. Prerequisite: ELA 566 and consent of instructor.

Designated by subtitle.

Analysis of accountability data and other evidence to support educational decision making. Disaggregating and interpreting assessment data to guide improvement of instruction. Moving from evidence to plans for action.

Leadership, supervision, and evaluation in PK-12 and post secondary education.

An overview of the historical development of the American school system and the relation of various philosophies to American education.

Key issues surrounding the role of school-site leaders.

Educational finance and business applications.

Concepts and practical approaches to improving the education of English language learners through higher education. Restricted to majors.

Legal processes of education, major court decisions and the legislative process will be studied.

Administration of programs in public schools, higher education, community and nontraditional educational settings.

Quality distance education programs require skills in new policy development, program administration, and faculty training to reconfigure existing courses for delivery via voice, video, and data.

An overview of the history, role, objectives and patterns governing the effectiveness of the community college.

Survey and analysis of research methods and designs focusing on sound educational research and its presentation.

Examine cultural diversity and how appropriate  understanding, leadership and instructional strategies can be used to reach all learners. Enhances understanding of what it means to be an educator in culturally diverse contexts. Restricted to majors.

Politics, policies, and community relations impacting PK-12 and post-secondary education.

This course focuses on evaluation and accountability models; application to educational programs.

Analysis of accountability data and other evidence to support educational decision making. Disaggregating and interpreting assessment data to guide improvement of instruction. Moving from evidence to plans for action. Prerequisite: ELA 569.

Offered under various subtitles which indicate the subject matter covered. May be taken for a maximum of 6 credits.

Individual investigation in special topic areas. Requires prior approval of project advisor.

Thesis.

Research. S/U to traditional grade options.

A study of current issues in educational administration at the national, state, and local levels.

A survey of research methodologies in education administration. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Restricted to majors.

Explores quantitative research methods and models, and their application in the field of educational leadership. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Restricted to majors.

Explores qualitative research methods and models, and their application in the field of educational leadership. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Restricted to majors.

Survey of concepts of leadership in general and educational leadership in particular. Consideration of implications for practice. Restricted to majors.

History and overview of student services (e.g., admissions, counseling, registration, financial aid, housing, food services, student organizations) and a review of management components used in student services. Restricted to doctoral ELA majors.

This advanced course is designed to review the impact of the judiciary on higher education. The legal standing of institutions of higher education on issues of staff rights, student rights, and tort liability will be addressed. In addition, the impact of legal ordinances, state and federal laws and regulations will be examined. This course is restricted to doctoral students.

This advanced course examines the impact and process of financing and funding higher education. The course is an examination of higher education finance as it relates to operational budgets, capital budgets, and policy issues which impact the financing of higher education. This course is restricted to doctoral students.

This is an advanced course that provides an overview of higher education in the United States including history, mission, governance, in the context of organizational theory. This course is restricted to doctoral students.

For those pursuing an advanced degree to meet the field work requirement. To bear an appropriate subtitle. Graded S/U.

Advanced course about the political, economic, and social forces on policy making and governance of PK-12 and post-secondary education. Restricted to doctoral ELA majors.

This advanced course offers an overview of economic and financial concerns relating to the public school system of the United States. This course is restricted to doctoral ELA majors.

Advanced course in which the legal processes of education, major court decisions, and the legislative process will be studied. This course is restricted to doctoral students.

Advanced quantitative methods of research and implementation in the field of educational leadership. Prerequisite: ELAD 622 and consent of instructor. Restricted to majors.

Advanced qualitative methods of research and implementation in the field of educational leadership. Prerequisite: ELAD 623 and consent of instructor. Restricted to majors.

Advanced survey and analysis of research methods and designs focusing on sound educational research and its presentation. This course is restricted to doctoral students.

Advanced course that focuses on evaluation and accountability models; application to educational programs. This course is restricted to doctoral students.

Same as BIL, CEP, ECED, EDUC, RDG, SPED 693

Offered under various subtitles which indicate the subject matter covered. May be taken for a maximum of 6 credits per semester and a total of 6 credits overall.

In completing the Ed.S. degree, student has the option of conducting a research project or writing a thesis.

Dissertation. Consent of instructor required. Minimum of 3 credits per regular semester. May be taken for a maximum of 36 credits.