EDUC 5000 Research in Education (3)
Study and practice in the techniques of educational research; isolation of research problems; development of skill in reading, interpreting and applying research with extensive reading related to the student's interest. Should be taken at the end of your program.

EDUC 5060 Seminar on Historical/Philosophical
Foundations in Education (2)
A discussion and study of the evaluation of educational theories and philosophies from Plato to Bruner, with particular reference to their impact upon educational developments in the United States.

EDUC 5080 Classroom Organization and Management (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education
Study of the theories of classroom organization and management and their application. A field experience is required.

EDUC 5090 Middle Grades Curriculum, Program and Philosophy (3)
A study of curriculum, program and philosophy uniquely focused on the middle grades student. Nationally recognized curriculum materials will be the focus of the course.

EDUC 5100 School/Community Leadership and Politics (3)
Survey of some problems leaders face in the school and community; study of power and political structures; the importance of public relations; and the school leader’s responsibilities for developing leadership in the school and community.

EDUC 5200 Evaluation of Teaching and Learning (3)
Designed to aid the teacher or administrator in evaluating pupils and programs in terms of goal achievement, desired outcomes, program adjustment and development of evaluation strategies.

EDUC 525x Trends and Issues in Elementary Education (2)

EDUC 525A Language Arts (3)
Designed to provide familiarity with current research related to programs and practices, materials and organizational plans for teaching reading and language arts in elementary and middle schools. (Recommended for non-majors and non-minors in reading).

EDUC 525B Science (2)
Designed to develop competence in elementary and middle school teachers to cope with current strategies and innovative practices, new curricula projects, selection of programs and materials and evaluation of pupil progress in elementary and middle school science.

EDUC 525C Social Studies (2)
Designed to develop competence in elementary and middle school teachers by providing organizational planning of materials of instruction at level of interest for teaching social studies in elementary and middle school.

EDUC 525D Creative Arts (2)
Designed to develop competence in elementary and middle school teachers to affect program changes in the creative arts by investigating existing structures, models and teaching strategies, innovative practices and interdisciplinary approaches to the arts. Art, music, drama, and photography will receive specific attention.

EDUC 5300 Supervision of Student Teachers (2)
Designed as an in-service workshop for professional teachers who are involved in the supervision of student teachers. Studies are made of problems and solutions in guiding the student teacher in the range of the teacher’s work.

EDUC 5310 Organization and Legal Foundations of Education (3)
A survey course presenting the administrative organization of the educational system at state, county and system levels. At least half the class will be devoted to an examination of the legal framework within which school personnel must function.

EDUC 5320 Supervision of Instruction (2)
Addresses roles and duties of supervisor, skills needed, major theories of supervision, employee motivation and leadership.

EDUC 5340 Auxiliary Services: Business and Facilities Management (3)
Designed to meet the needs of those students interested primarily in school administration. The major topics covered are (1) revenue sources, budgeting, bookkeeping and accounting at the building and system level and (2) facility surveys, planning, financing and management.

EDUC 5420 Problem in Education (1,2,3)
Planned to meet the needs of students who wish to pursue a problem which is not covered in the context of a regular course.

EDUC 5430 Problem in Education (1,2,3)
Planned to meet the needs of students who wish to pursue a problem which is not covered in the context of a regular course.

EDUC 5500 Foundations of American Education (3)
Designed for students earning the Masters of Arts in Teaching, this interdisciplinary study of educational policies and practices in American society; role and function of the school and the teacher; analysis of major problems and issues facing contemporary public education; and an evaluation and development of personal educational philosophy.  This course required a 15-hour field experience and the development of an electronic portfolio.

EDUC 5510 Models of Teaching (3)
Designed for graduate students seeking initial licensure, this course is an intensive, interdisciplinary, and integrative study of the models of teaching with an emphasis on theory, research, and skills through simulations and microteaching.  Students are required to complete a 30-hour field experience.

EDUC 5520 Teaching in a Pluralistic Society (3)
Designed for graduate students seeking initial licensure, the course provides addresses the impact of student diversity on teaching and learning.  Differences in beliefs, practices, language, and socialization among groups will be analyzed.  Instructional strategies based on multicultural models of education will be examined.

EDUC 5530 Classroom Assessment (3)
Designed for graduate students seeking initial licensure, the course provides information on test construction and methods of evaluation with an emphasis on teacher made tests, standardized tests, test administration, test data management, interpretation and application of test date to instructional decisions, and reporting test results to students and parents.

EDUC 5540 Instructional Technology Strategies (3)
Competency in computer applications in the instructional process, including the use of instructional software, media integration in the curriculum, and use of computers in classroom management.

EDUC 5550 Teaching and Learning (3)
Designed for graduate studies earning initial licensure, this course promotes understanding of human learning and development necessary to engender competent, caring professionals by providing opportunities to describe, compare, and contract various theories in order to create appropriate learning environments.

EDUC 5611 Education Computer Applications (3)
Students will demonstrate competency in microcomputer applications in the instructional process, including the use of instructional software, designing programs and use of micros in classroom management.

EDUC 5612 Administrative Computing Applications (3)
Designed to develop competency in areas of school management which can be enhanced with computer applications.

EDUC 5613 Instructional Design (3)
Prerequisites: EDUC 5611, 5612 or permission of instructor
The fundamental principles of instructional deign and technology. Foundation theory in practice of instructional design, communications and psychology using a systems approach to the development of instruction.

EDUC 5614 Electronic Publishing (3)
Prerequisite: EDUC 5613 or permission of instructor
The basics of electronic publishing for paper and electronic products.

EDUC 5616 Multi-Media Creation (3)
Prerequisite: EDUC 5613 or permission of instructor
Technical skills in the areas of graphics, audio, quick time and hypermedia creation to create a hypermedia based project.

EDUC 5617 Instructional Internet Use (3)
Prerequisite: EDUC 5613 or permission of instructor
Provides teachers with the technical skills and ideas to use the internet in their classroom.

EDUC 5618 Visual Literacy and Design (3)
Prerequisite: EDUC 5613 or permission of instructor
The study of the principles of visual design applied to the development of instructional materials.

EDUC 5619 Technological Training Methods (3)
The course will prepare students to work in a training environment by examining differences between traditional teaching and training and through the application of an instructional design model. Discussions will be included on the scope, purpose, and cost efficiency of training. On-line training will be investigated to determine factors that lead to effective on-line training.

EDUC 5620 Supervised Public School Teaching (12)
Prerequisite: See Director of the School of Education
When requested by a public school system, student will teach one semester with an interim C license under the supervision of mentor teacher and a University Supervisor. Must be approved by the Director of Teacher Education; School system initiates the request. Applies to Grades 7-12.

EDUC 5621 Instructional Video Design (3)
Prerequisite: EDUC 5613 or permission of instructor
Basics of video design and application of video in an educational setting.

EDUC 5625 Maintenance and Management (3)
Prerequisite: EDUC 5613 or permission of instructor
Training to maintain computer technology in a school setting, technology planning cycle and developing a technology plan.

EDUC 5700 School Leadership Practicum I (1)
A supervised and mentored clinical experience in school administration and leadership.  Documentation of beginning competencies related to ISLLC standards will be documented in an electronic portfolio.  Taken during the first semester of enrollment in the program.

EDUC 5710 Introduction to School Leadership (3)
A survey of trends and issues in educational leadership, including an introduction to ISLLC standards for school leaders, the program of study leading to Tennessee administrative licensure.  Must be taken during the first semester of enrollment in the ELS degree program and corequisite with EDUC 5700 (1).

EDUC 5711 Leadership Studies I - Leadership and Systems: Leadership (2)
This course offers the principles and theories of leadership, change, conflict resolution and organization. The role of the educational leader in a pluralist environment will be assessed. The students will examine the dispositions and performances necessary for a successful leader.

EDUC 5712 Leadership Studies I – Leadership and Systems: Systems and Research (2)
This course offers the principles and theories of systems and the development of plans, both improvement and strategic. The student assesses his/her leadership abilities and skills. An individual improvement plan will be developed. These students will examine the dispositions and performances necessary for a successful leader.

EDUC 5713 Leadership Studies I – Leadership and Systems: Practicum (1)
This course offers the student the opportunity to learn on-site at a local school. The student will be requested to participate in and observe actual leadership practices. With the mentor’s support and assistance, real-world situations will become part of the student’s learning experiences including the classroom discussions in EDUC 5711 and EDUC 5712. The role of the educational leader in a pluralist environment will be assessed.

EDUC 5720 Research and Decision Making (3)
The study of action research and decision-making as they apply to problems encountered in school leadership and supervision.  In this course, students are introduced to the techniques of action research.  These various methods, which are generally common to the qualitative research paradigm, include:  keeping a research journal, document collection and analysis, participant observation recordings, questionnaire surveys, structured and unstructured interviews.  In addition, students are introduced and provided an overview of theories, methods, and analyses that are used in educational research.  Must be taken during first ten hours of course work in the Master's Degree program.  This course is not inter-changeable with EDUC 5900 or other general research courses.

EDUC 5721 Leadership Studies II - Human
Interaction: Communication and Personnel (2)
This course offers the principles and theories of communication among individuals and within groups. Effective communication and motivation practices for a leader will be exemplified. Increased participative management opportunities within schools will be examined. The students will examine the coaching and communication dispositions and performance necessary for a successful leader.

EDUC 5722 Leadership Studies II - Human
Interaction: Community and School Culture (2)
This course offers the knowledge and skills necessary to interact with staff from a human resource perspective. Students will learn consensus building skills and negotiating skills. The dispositions necessary to interact with others successfully will be examined.

EDUC 5723 Leadership Studies II - Human Interaction: Practicum (2)
This course offers the student the opportunity to learn on-site at a local school. The student will be requested to participate in and observe actual human interactions. With the mentor’s support and assistance, real-world situations will become part of the student’s learning experiences including the classroom discussions in EDUC 5721 and EDUC 5722. The role of the educational leader in a pluralist environment will be assessed. The students will examine the dispositions and performances necessary for a successful leader.

EDUC 5730 Schools and Community Relations (3)
A survey of issues related to the school leader's understanding of response to, and influence of the larger political, social, economic legal, and cultural contexts of public education.  Emphasis on data-based decision-making and systems thinking related to these contextual variables and their relationship to student success and school improvement.

EDUC 5731 Leadership Studies III – Instructional Leadership: Teaching, Learning, and Research (2)
This course offers learning opportunities in effective instructional methodology as advocated by current literature. Topics include curriculum development, assessment processes and alternative measurement of student learning.

EDUC 5732 Leadership Studies III - Instructional Leadership: Instructional Supervision (2)
This course offers learning opportunities for students to develop instructional leadership skills to support student learning. Students will analyze and diagnose the teaching and learning environment through basic planning processes including professional development planning and curriculum development and alignment.

EDUC 5733 Leadership Studies III - Instructional Leadership: Practicum (2)
This course offers the student the opportunity to learn on-site at a school. The student will be requested to participate in and observe the actual teaching and learning environment. With the mentor’s support and assistance, real-world situations will become part of the student’s learning experiences including the classroom discussions in EDUC 5731 and EDUC 5732. The students will develop elements of a school improvement plan including professional development opportunities for a specific school in conjunction with the co-requisite courses.

EDUC 5740 Curriculum and Instruction for School Leaders (3)
A survey of the administrator's role as instructional leader, with emphasis on advocating, nurturing, and sustaining a school culture and instructional program conducive to student learning, teaching effectiveness, staff professional growth, and school improvement.

EDUC 5741 Leadership Studies IV - Educational Diversity and Ethics: Special Educational Law and Issues (2)
This course offers learning opportunities for students to learn the legal parameters of school leadership regarding special education. Students will explore education legislation, case law and its application in schools.

EDUC 5742 Leadership Studies IV – Educational Diversity and Ethics: Diversity and Ethics (2)
This course offers learning opportunities for students to develop a personal code of ethics, explore diversity issues in the school and in the classroom. Students will discuss leadership dispositions, appreciation of diversity and ideals of education the society.

EDUC 5743 Leadership Studies IV - Educational Diversity and Ethics: Practicum (1)
This course offers the student the opportunity to learn on-site at a local school. The student will be requested to apply the content from special education law, diversity and ethics in the school setting. Students will be expected to develop portfolio pieces that reflect the performance outcomes for this course.

EDUC 5750 School Finance and Business Management (3)
A survey of the school leader's role as a manager of physical and fiscal resources, and school operations, leading to a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment.

EDUC 5751 Leadership Studies V – School Law and Management: School Law (2)
This course offers learning opportunities for students to learn the essentials of school law and school governance. Students will explore legislation, case law and its application in schools and in the classrooms.

EDUC 5752 Leadership Studies V – School Law and Management: School Management (2)
This course offers learning opportunities for students to develop a working knowledge of school policies, procedures and operational strategies in the area of safety, fiscal affairs, technology and facilities. Students will engage in discussions of the relationships between the varied management aspects of school leadership and the instructional program.

EDUC 5753 Leadership Studies V – School Law and Management: Practicum (1)
This course offers the student the opportunity to learn on-site at a local school. The student will apply the law and management principles in the school setting. The student will collect data by conducting a school climate/environmental study. The student will collect portfolio pieces in the school, the central office and from the state department.

EDUC 5760 Human Resources Administration (3)
A survey of the school leader's role as a manager of human resources, leading to an ethical, humane, and effective learning environment that fosters student success and school improvement.

EDUC 5761 Leadership Studies VI – Leadership and Systems: Leadership (1)
This course offers the final support for the principles and theories of leadership, change, conflict resolution and organization in consort with a leadership project. The role of the educational leader in a pluralist environment will be performed.

EDUC 5762 Leadership Studies VI – Leadership and Systems: Systems and Research (1)
This course offers the principles and theories of systems and the development of plans, both improvement and strategic. The student develops and executes a leadership project to demonstrate his/her leadership abilities and skills.

EDUC 5763 Leadership Studies VI – Leadership and Systems: Practicum (3)
This course offers the student the opportunity to learn on-site at a local school. The student will be requested to develop and execute a leadership project and complete the cumulative end-of-program portfolio. With the mentor’s support and assistance, real-world situations will become part of the student’s learning experiences including the classroom discussions in EDUC 5761 and EDUC 5762.

EDUC 5770 Administration of Special Services Programs (3)
A survey of the school administrator's role in fostering collaboration with families and community members, responding to diverse community interests and needs, and mobilizing community resources.  Emphasis on systems thinking and organization behavior designed to foster student success and school improvement.

EDUC 5780 School Law and Ethics (3)
A survey of public school law and a study of legal and ethical issues that provide the foundation of fair, equitable, and ethical leadership that supports the success of all students.  Emphasis on diversity and exceptionality issues that relate to student success, teaching effectiveness, and school improvement.

EDUC 5790 School Leadership Practicum II (2)
A supervised and mentored clinical experience in school administration and leadership.  Documentation of developing competencies related to ISLLC standards will be documented in an electronic portfolio.  Summative assessment related to ISLLC and state licensure standards is an integral component of this course.  Must be taken during the last semester of enrollment in the program.

EDUC 5799 Special Topics in Educational Leadership (1-3)
An elective seminar on relevant topics and issues in school administration and leadership.  May be taken for 1, 2, or 3 credits.  May not substitute for a required course in the education leadership degree program.

EDUC 581x Mini-Course (1-3)
Specialized courses that focus on improving teaching skills. Each course identifies specific teaching areas, skills and competencies designed for elementary and secondary teachers and administrators who supervise instruction.

EDUC 5870 Seminar in Children’s Literature (3)
Focuses on appreciation, selection and use of children’s literature related to curriculum enhancement and the needs of children.

EDUC 5900 Practicum in Educational Administration (3)
Designed to provide on-the-job experience for candidates in administration and supervision. Must be scheduled toward the end of one’s program of study and after the basic courses in the specialty are taken. Pass-fail grading.

EDUC 5950 Research Paper (3)
Designed to meet the Plan II research requirements for the M.A.Ed.

EDUC 5990 Thesis (3)
Designed to meet the Plan III research requirements for the M.A.Ed.

EDUC 5991 Research Requirement Completion (1)
For students not fulfilling graduate school research literacy requirement within one year after scheduled completion of thesis, field study report, research project paper, or research literacy paper. Enrollment required each subsequent semester. Tuition and fees for one credit hour must be paid every semester until research requirement is met.

EDUC 603A Seminar on Administration: Law (2)
A critical study of selected problems in school administration. Emphasis will be given to the role of educational leadership as related to the content areas examined.

EDUC 603B Seminar on Administration: Principalship (3)
A critical study of selected problems in school administration. Emphasis will be given to the role of educational leadership to the content areas examined.

EDUC 6000 Practicum in Instructional Technology (2)
Prerequisite:  EDUC 5613
Practical, guided experience in instructional technology.  Students work under the direct supervision of a practicing technologist and experience the working of an instructional technologist.  Students are expected to document their experience through portfolio and presentation.

EDUC 6003 Seminar in Instructional Technology (1)
Prerequisite: EDUC 5613; Corequisite: EDUC 6005
Provide discussion of current issues and trends in instructional technology and discuss with other students and faculty issues in their instructional technology project work.

EDUC 6005 Instructional Technology Project (3)
Prequisite: EDUC 5613; Corequisite: EDUC 6003
Capstone experience in which the student creates a project based on current research and principles of instructional design using current technologies.  The project is created, implemented and tested.  All students will publicly present their project and findings.

EDUC 6050 Seminar on Research (2)
Prerequisite: EDUC 5000
Designed to update educators on latest research in areas of concern; i.e. instruction, curriculum, management, etc.

EDUC 6060 Workshop in Educational Administration (2)
Designed to provide specified experiences based on demonstrated needs of a particular group. Simulation and participation in a workshop format is expected.

EDUC 6070 Selected Topics in Educational Administration (1,2,3)
Designed to provide a specified experience for an individual or a group of individuals. Content will vary depending on demonstrated needs.

EDUC 6100 Personnel Administration and Professional Negotiations (3)
Presentation of various aspects of administrative, instructional and non-instructional management-qualifications, selections, pay schedules and general policies dealing with retirement, sick leave, insurance and other issues.

EDUC 6200 Seminar on Leadership and Organizational Theory (3)
Presentation of the classical models of management which support leadership theory: examination of leadership in educational and other organizations; study of leadership as revealed in specific leaders.

EDUC 6400 Social/Cultural Foundations in Education (2)
Presentation of past and contemporary actors in American education through anthropological and sociological perspectives.

EDUC 6500 Seminar on Curriculum Improvement and Construction (3)
Basic principles of curriculum improvement with emphasis upon the means by which schools can more effectively provide learning through curricular organization, adjustment and rebuilding.

EDUC 6610 Issues & Applications in Instructional Technology (3)
Prerequisite: EDUC 5613
Seminar with directed, in depth readings in Instructional Technology Research and Application.

EDUC 6630 Literacy in the Inclusive Classroom (3)
This course will provide graduate students with the concepts and skills necessary to identify and inform strategic decisions. Emphasis will involve choosing and implementing a variety of methods, materials, and technological tools to enhance learning in the context of the literacy instruction in the inclusive learning environment.

EDUC 6650 Linking Literacy Instruction and Technology (3)
This course is designed for graduate students who seek to integrate technology as an effective tool in literacy instruction in the K-12 classroom and for curriculum developers seeking educationally relevant reading programs. Specific focus will examine the role of technology with other instructional methods, curricular priorities, and varied approaches to assessment.

EDUC 6800 Seminar on Teaching Effectiveness (3)
Focus on theory and practice of teaching, with emphasis upon leadership responsibilities in improving the effectiveness of the classroom teacher.

EDUC 6900 Internship in Administration (6)
Designed to provide an elective experience for students seeking the Ed.S. degree. The experience must be full-time and continuous. Approximately 250 hours on the job will be expected.

EDUC 6990 Field Study (4)
Provides a field research in an area related to the student’s specialization. The research topic must be approved in advance by the candidate’s graduate committee. Guides to assist students in preparing a research proposal are available in the education department.