Courses
EDL A437 Theory and Change in Leadership 3 Credits
Examines theories and culturally relevant leadership styles that drive organizational transformation. Explores the complexity of change and its impact on organizational culture and cumulative impact on the organization's success. Partners with diverse families and communities rooted in the foundation of social justice.
May Be Stacked With: EDL A637
Prerequisites: EDFN A300 with a minimum grade of C.
EDL A439 Law and Ethics in Early Childhood Leadership 3 Credits
Examines professional practices required for understanding and implementing political, legal and ethical practices within early educational settings. Analyzes legal and policy issues that impact operations to promote child and family success. Integrates professional practice standards.
May Be Stacked With: EDL A639
EDL A610 Orientation to Graduate Studies in Leadership 2 Credits
Provides an orientation to the scholar-practitioner model of study in the Educational Leadership Program. The orientation provides an overview of the knowledge, skills and dispositions for successful culturally proficient educational leadership. Areas of overview include leadership traits, issues of equity and social justice, writing skills and research skills, awareness of the National Educational Leadership Preparation Standards (NELPs), Alaskan Administrator Standards, Cultural Standards for Alaska Educators, SOE-Graduate Studies in Educational and Leadership Standards (GSEL), and International Society of Technology Educators-Education Leader Standards.
Registration Restrictions: Admission to EDL program and graduate standing
EDL A620 Leadership in Alaska Culture and Social Justice Issues 3 Credits
Examines cultural proficiency from personal and professional perspectives. Reflects on the effects of historical trauma of Alaska Natives in rural and urban settings. Explores educational leadership strategies to support culturally responsive practices and social justice.
Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing and admission to the School of Education
EDL A621 Leadership in Special Education 3 Credits
Explores the principles, practices, and challenges of leadership in special education, including current issues, data-supported decision-making practices, allocation of district resources, ethical discipline practices, and collaboratively working with families. Equips students with the knowledge and skills to lead effectively in diverse special education settings.
Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing
EDL A637 Organizational Theory and Change 3 Credits
Examines organizational theories and culturally relevant leadership styles that drive organizational transformation. Explores the complexity of change and its impact on organizational culture and cumulative impact on the organization's success. Emphasizes the foundation of social justice as an organizational response within diverse communities.
Registration Restrictions: Admission to the School of Education and graduate standing. Instructor approval required if prerequisite is not met.
May Be Stacked With: EDL A437
Prerequisites: EDL A610 with a minimum grade of P.
EDL A638 Instructional Leadership and Student Learning 3 Credits
Examines instructional leadership and how it impacts the operations of the school and the district. Analyzes innovative approaches to instructional leadership in K-12 schools, with attention to instructional practice, curriculum development, professional development, and feedback to improve teacher practice and assessment of student learning in a culturally responsive environment, and the design and implementation of school improvement plans.
Registration Restrictions: Admission to the School of Education and graduate standing.
Prerequisites: EDL A610 with a minimum grade of P.
EDL A639 Politics, Law and Ethics in Leadership 3 Credits
Examines the knowledge and skills required for implementing political, legal and ethical practices within an educational setting. Analyzes legal and policy issues and politics that impact the operations and delivery of public education to promote student and adult success. Integrates professional practice standards, school board policies and regulations, and constitutional, statutory, administrative, and case law.
Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing and admission to the School of Education.
May Be Stacked With: EDL A439
Prerequisites: EDL A610 with a minimum grade of P.
EDL A644 School Resource Allocation and Management 3 Credits
Examines the school administrator's role and responsibility in the operational responsibilities of effective school leadership. Explores major leadership responsibilities related to student support services, human resources, finance and budgeting, maintaining school buildings and grounds, and parent and community engagement.
Prerequisites: EDL A610 with a minimum grade of P and EDL A637 with a minimum grade of B and EDL A638 with a minimum grade of B.
EDL A692A Principal Seminar I 3 Credits
Facilitates discussions and prompts critical reflection of internship topics in a seminar setting. Facilitates the application of theory to practice through internship field-based work in diverse K-12 school settings. Promotes professional networking with current school and district-level administrators.
Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing in the School of Education and admission to the EDL Principal Internship.
Corequisites: EDL A695.
EDL A692B Principal Seminar II 3 Credits
Facilitates discussions and prompts critical reflections of internship topics in a seminar setting. Facilitates the self-assessments of internship achievements to reflect and assess professional growth and to aid the transition to an educational leadership position. Prepares candidates for final program assessments.
Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing in the School of Education and admission to the EDL Principal Internship.
Prerequisites: EDL A692A with a minimum grade of P.
Corequisites: EDL A695.
EDL A695 Principal Internship 3-6 Credits
Provides principal candidates, under the supervision of knowledgeable and expert practitioners in multiple and diverse school settings, the opportunity to synthesize and apply the skills and knowledge identified by the National Educational Leadership Preparation (NELP) standards. Provides candidates with coherent, authentic, and sustained experiences that approximate the full range of responsibilities required of school building-level leaders.
Special Note: This field-based course follows the K-12 administrator's calendar in the district of intern placement. Intern placements are decided collaboratively between the EDL program, the intern, and districts, emphasizing placements with experienced mentors situated in diverse educational settings. The Educational Leadership Program faculty supervise the internship (NELP 8.3).
Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing in the School of Education and admission into the EDL Principal Internship.