Courses 700 - 799

Education Leadership, Higher Education and International Education (EDHI) Course Offerings:

Through Fall 2007 courses offered by the Department of Education Leadership, Higher Education and International Education will have an EDPL prefix. If you have questions concerning registration please contact the EDHI office at 301-405-3586.

EDHI 700 Qualitative Research Methods in Education (3 credits)
Credit will be granted for only one of the following: EDHI700, EDPL700, or EDPS700. Formerly EDPL700.
Qualitative methods in education research, emphasizing the paradigms of philosophy, history, sociology, anthropology, and comparative studies as they rely on narrative rather than quantitative ordering of data.

EDHI 701 Applied Research and Data Based Decision Making (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Introductory knowledge of statistics. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: EDHI701, EDPL701, or EDPS701. Formerly EDPL701.
Examines quantitative research methodologies and data systems used by ed ucation researchers and leaders to investigate, develop and improve scho ol policies and practices.

EDHI 702 Advanced Seminar in Research Methods for Education Leaders (3 credits)
Prerequisite: EDHI/EDPL/EDPS672 and EDHI/EDPL/EDPS701. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: EDHI702, EDPL702, or EDPS702. Formerly EDPL702.
Emphasizes the application of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies to investigate a range of issues relevant to education leaders, including educational equity, efficiency, and effectiveness. Students enroll in either the qualitative or quantitative section of the course, depending on their methodological preference.

EDHI 704 Issues and Institutions in International Educational Development (3 credits)
Two hours of lecture and one hour of discussion/recitation per week. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: EDHI704, EDPL704, or EDPS704. Formerly EDPL704.
Examines the role of educational institutions in international development and the issues involved in educational planning and policymaking at the local, national and international levels.

EDHI 705 International Educational Change (3 credits)
Credit will be granted for only one of the following: EDHI705, EDPL705, or EDPS705. Formerly EDPL705.
Exploration and analysis of major trends in education in several parts of the world, with attention directed to educational change as the outcome of deliberate efforts by nations and international organizations as well as those which occur without central planning or direction.

EDHI 706 Education in Developing Countries (3 credits)
Credit will be granted for only one of the following: EDHI706, EDPL706, or EDPS706. Formerly EDPL706.
Examination of the development of modern educational systems in Africa, Asia and Latin America out of the colonial and traditional past into the independent present and future. Focus is on changing philosophies and persistent educational problems in these societies.

EDHI 707 Education Planning in Developing Countries (3 credits)
Recommended: EDHI/EDPL/EDPS706. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: EDHI707, EDPL707, or EDPS707. Formerly EDPL707.
An examination of the international and social context as well as methods and problems of education development planning in developing countries, focusing on the multiple roles of the development consultant and case studies.

EDHI 725 Education in East Asia (3 credits)
Credit will be granted for only one of the following: EDHI725, EDPL725, or EDPS725. Formerly EDPL725.
The course traces the cultural and intellectual history of education in East Asia, and examine features and important issues in East Asian education systems. School reform and social changes are studied.

EDHI 740 Managing Educational Organizations in a Diverse Society (3 credits)
Credit will be granted for only one of the following: EDHI740, EDPL740, or EDPS740. Formerly EDPL740.
Contemporary social and cultural influences that impact on the management of educational organizations in a diverse society. The effects on schools of changes in the economy, family structure, demographics and technology.

EDHI 741 Policy Studies in Educational Administration (3 credits)
Credit will be granted for only one of the following: EDHI741, EDPL741, or EDPS741. Formerly EDPL741.
Empahsis on understanding the role of participants/procedures used in the development of public policies that affect educational organizations; development of technical skills related to the policy process.

EDHI 742 Leadership Law and Ethics (3 credits)
Credit will be granted for only one of the following: EDHI742, EDPL742, or EDPS742. Formerly EDPL742.
Constitutional principals of American society as they effect the work and shape the social context of educational leadership. Issues considered include religious liberty, freedom of expression and association, equality and due process, and the rights of special needs populations. Consideration of these topics both as matters of law through the analysis of relevant court cases and statutes and as ethical issues through the discussion of vignettes and cases.

EDHI 743 Leadership Theory (3 credits)
Prerequisite: EDHI/EDPL/EDPS642. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: EDHI743, EDPL743, or EDPS743. Formerly EDPL743.
Critical analysis of contemporary leadership theoretical constructs. Consideration of implications for organizational improvement.

EDHI 744 Organizational Theory in Research and Practice (3 credits)
Credit will be granted for only one of the following: EDHI744, EDPL744, or EDPS744. Formerly EDPL744.
This course provides an overview of the study of organizations for graduate students interested in education and social policy. Class lectures focus on contrasting theories and critiquing application of theories to social policy problems with an emphasis on education. Case materials focus on a variety of organizational areas including: schools, hospitals, non-profit community based organizations, the arts, elected bodies, higher education and private business.

EDHI 746 Restructuring Schools (3 credits)
Prerequisite: EDHI/EDPL/EDPS642; or permission of department. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: EDHI746, EDPL746, or EDPS746. Formerly EDPL746.
Issues related to restructuring. Roles of faculty and administrators are emphasized.

EDHI 747 Advanced Seminar on Instructional Improvement (3 credits)
Prerequisite: EDHI/EDPL/EDPS647; or permission of department. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: EDHI747, EDPL747, or EDPS747. Formerly EDPL747.
Current issues, trends, and problems in the areas of instructional improvement and the supervisory responsibilities of school-based administrators.

EDHI 750 International Higher Education (3 credits)
Credit will be granted for only one of the following: EDHI750, EDPL750, or EDPS750. Formerly EDPL750.
Comparison of higher education systems in several countries, and of the problems and issues in higher education faced by these countries.

EDHI 752 State Systems of Higher Education (3 credits)
Credit will be granted for only one of the following: EDHI752, EDPL752, or EDPS752. Formerly EDPL752.
Creation, operation, alteration and evaluation of state systems of higher education. Campus autonomy versus public accountability. Analysis of topics such as state planning, budget and program review, and administration of student aid and federal programs.

EDHI 753 Higher Education Planning (3 credits)
Prerequisite: EDHI/EDPL/EDPS653 or permission of department. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: EDHI753, EDPL753, or EDPS753. Formerly EDPL753.
Social science concepts underlying planning. Applications of planning concepts and techniques to higher education at institutional, state and national levels.

EDHI 754 Higher Education Finance (3 credits)
Credit will be granted for only one of the following: EDHI754, EDPL754, or EDPS754. Formerly EDPL754.
Economic perspectives on higher education. Ways of financing higher education and current finance issues. Higher education budget concepts and processes.

EDHI 755 Federal Policies in Post-Secondary Education (3 credits)
Credit will be granted for only one of the following: EDHI755, EDPL755, or EDPS755. Formerly EDPL755.
Evolution of the federal role, its current scope and funding. Policy issues associated with federal student aid programs, research grants and social equity regulations.

EDHI 759 Seminar in Adult and Continuing Education (3 credits)
Formerly EDPL759.
Current issues and problems in adult and continuing education and lifelong learning in America.

EDHI 760 The Human Dimension in Administration (3 credits)
Credit will be granted for only one of the following: EDHI760, EDPL760, or EDPS760. Formerly EDPL760.
Theory, research findings, and laboratory experiences in human skills in organizations.

EDHI 761 Group Relationships in Administration (3 credits)
Credit will be granted for only one of the following: EDHI761, EDPL761, or EDPS761. Formerly EDPL761.
Group relationships and relevant administrative skills in educational settings. The role of authority, group maturation, group member roles, group decision-making, and intra-group and inter-group conflict.

EDHI 767 Seminar on School District Leadership (3 credits)
Credit will be granted for only one of the following: EDHI767, EDPL767, or EDPS767. Formerly EDPL767.
Examination of theory and research related to school district leadership. Focus on integration of organizational, political, community, instructional and ethical aspects of educational leadership.

EDHI 772 Practicum in School District Leadership (3 credits)
Credit will be granted for only one of the following: EDHI772, EDPL772, or EDPS772. Formerly EDPL772.
Promotes awareness of standards for school district leadership, and understanding of associated performance assessments. Special focus on district leadership to create appropriate supports for special needs students.

EDHI 788 Special Topics in Education Policy and Administration (1-3 credits)
Prerequisite: permission of department. Repeatable to 6 credits. Formerly EDPL788.
Special and intensive treatment of current topics and issues in education policy and administration.

EDHI 789 Doctoral Practicum in Administration and Supervision (1-3 credits)
Repeatable to 3 credits if content differs. Formerly EDPL789.
Experiential activities designed to enhance student skills. Based on Individual Professional Development Plan for each student.

EDHI 798 Special Problems in Education (1-6 credits)
Formerly EDPL798.
Master's, AGS, or doctoral candidates who desire to pursue special research problems under the direction of their advisors may register for credit under this number.

EDHI 799 Master's Thesis Research (1-6 credits)
Registration required to the extent of six hours for master's thesis. Formerly EDPL799.

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