Department of Leadership and Counseling

AOLL 203 (s) Workshop (1-16 credits)

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AOLL 299 (s) Directed Study (1-16 credits)

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AOLL 400 (s) Seminar (1-16 credits)

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AOLL 403 (s) Workshop (1-16 credits)

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AOLL 404 (s) Special Topics (1-16 credits)

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AOLL 405 (s) Professional Development (1-16 credits)

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AOLL 499 (s) Directed Study (1-16 credits)

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AOLL 500 Master's Research & Thesis (1-16 credits)

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AOLL 501 (s) Seminar (1-16 credits)

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AOLL 502 (s) Directed Study (1-16 credits)

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AOLL 503 (s) Workshop (1-16 credits, max arranged)

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Prereqs: Permission

AOLL 504 (s) Special Topics (1-16 credits)

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AOLL 505 (s) Professional Development (1-16 credits, max arranged)

Credit arranged. Professional development and enrichment of certificated school personnel. Credit earned will not be accepted toward grad degree program, but may be used in a fifth-year program. Additional projects/assignments required for graduate credit.

AOLL 507 Future of Education and Work (3 credits)

This course is designed to provide students the opportunity to examine the world of work and education through a futuristic lens. Typically Offered: Fall and Varies.

AOLL 510 Foundations of Human Resource Development (3 credits)

This course provides a foundation of Human Resource Development including the fundamental processes, principles, theories, trends, and contemporary challenges. Strategies, techniques, tools, and procedures are examined for application. Typically Offered: Spring and Varies.

AOLL 526 Instructional Design and Curriculum (3 credits)

This course provides an in-depth examination and implementation of instructional design systems and curriculum development as a systematic method of teaching and learning. The course prepares students to design effective instruction based on research in human learning and communication. Typically Offered: Spring (Odd Years) and Varies.

AOLL 528 Program Planning, Development, and Evaluation (3 credits)

This course focuses on the systematic development, planning, and evaluation of programs. Designed to promote application of concepts, theories, and models. Students will learn evaluation of design, activities, and materials related to program planning. Typically Offered: Spring (Even Years) and Summer.

AOLL 560 Career Development in Organizations (3 credits)

This course focuses on career development by looking at both individual career planning and organizational career management. Students will develop an understanding of career development processes and theories, create a toolkit of career resources, foster an awareness of their own career development, and gain an understanding about the programs and processes that organizations use to support the career development of their employees. Typically Offered: Spring and Varies.

AOLL 570 Introduction to Research in Adult/Organizational Learning and Leadership (3 credits)

This course prepares students to interpret and evaluate scholarly research. Students will have the opportunity to design a research proposal based on a problem they identify in the Adult, Organizational, Learning, and Leadership literature. Typically Offered: Fall and Varies.

AOLL 573 Adult Learners: Foundations and Characteristics (3 credits)

In this course, students examine the philosophical, psychological, social, and economic foundations of adult education and characteristics of adult learners. This course introduces the field of adult education as an area of study, and considers adult education, informal and formal learning in diverse settings. Typically Offered: Fall.

AOLL 574 Adult and Transformational Learning (3 credits)

This course focuses on transformative learning and Andragogy. Foundational elements of the course include cognitive, humanistic, social learning, behavioral, constructivist, and developmental learning for adults. Typically Offered: Spring and Varies.

AOLL 575 Strategies for Facilitating Adult Learning (3 credits)

This course is designed to promote reflection on the underlying belief structure of teaching adults and learning in adulthood. This course is designed to broaden and deepen students understanding of adult learning theory, and strengthen their skills in the practice of teaching adults. Typically Offered: Spring.

AOLL 577 Organization Development (3 credits)

This course focuses on an examination of the theory and practices of using planned change strategies for organization development (OD). Students will examine organizations through four frames (structural, human resources, political, and symbolic); analyze organizational case studies; and reflect upon their own leadership styles in organizational leadership. The course provides an introduction to major concepts, skills, and techniques for organization development and change. Typically Offered: Fall and Varies.

AOLL 581 Theory & Practices & Challenges of Leadership (3 credits)

This course focuses on analysis and study of effective leadership including theories, styles, practices, challenges, and methods. Typically Offered: Fall and Varies.

AOLL 583 Organizational Leadership (3 credits)

This course focuses on learning about leadership skills within the context of an organization. The course prepares students to become better organizational leaders as well as followers. Considerable introspection and exploration of the inner territory is expected. Typically Offered: Spring and Varies.

AOLL 597 (s) Practicum (1-16 credits)

Credit arranged. Supervised field experience in an appropriate public or private agency.

AOLL 598 (s) Internship (1-16 credits, max arranged)

Credit arranged. Supervised experience in teacher education, administration, supervision, or ancillary services in adult education. Graded Pass/Fail.

Prereqs: Permission

AOLL 599 (s) Non-thesis Master's Research (1-16 credits)

Credit arranged. Research not directly related to a thesis or dissertation.

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AOLL 600 Doctoral Research & Thesis (1-45 credits)

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AOLL 615 (s) Research Apprenticeship in Adult, Organizational Learning and Leadership (1-16 credits, max 16)

The purpose of Research Apprenticeship is to prepare doctoral students for organization, education, and social research activities. The course focuses on collegial research projects and processes; students engage in research and scholarly activities alongside faculty. Students must be admitted into the doctoral program with a specialty in AOLL. Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.

EDAD 500 Master's Research and Thesis (1-16 credits)

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EDAD 501 (s) Seminar (1-16 credits)

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EDAD 502 (s) Directed Study (1-16 credits)

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EDAD 503 (s) Workshop (1-16 credits)

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EDAD 504 (s) Special Topics (1-16 credits)

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EDAD 505 (s) Professional Development (1-16 credits)

Credit arranged. Professional development and enrichment of certificated school personnel. Credit earned will not be accepted toward graduate degree programs, but may be used in a fifth-year program.

EDAD 509 Educational Policy and Politics for Educational Leaders (3 credits)

This course is an introduction to the complex and often contested field of politics and education. It explores the principles and problems of organization and administration of American education, including local, regional, state, and federal systems. Students examine the roles of policy making organizations by unpacking educational policymaking during the annual legislative session. Students apply their learning as they communicate with policymakers and leaders to articulate and plan implementation of a recent statute change in their district. Typically Offered: Spring.

EDAD 513 Administration of Special Education Law (3 credits)

This course is designed to provide an in-depth exploration of the legal issues related to delivery of special education and student services. The course examines current legal frameworks, including, but not limited to, case law, statutes and regulations used to address issues in this area. Typically Offered: Fall.

EDAD 528 Leading Standards Driven Instruction (3 credits)

This course explores the administrator’s role as instructional leader with a focus on managing curriculum and instruction aligned to state college- and career-ready standards. Students will develop skills in program evaluation and student assessment for continuous school improvement. Skills relating to auditing curriculum, reviewing results, and making recommendations for improvement are applied. Typically Offered: Fall.

EDAD 530 Ethical Leadership and Law in Education (3 credits)

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the ethical and legal principles underpinning primary and secondary education in the U. S. and in Idaho. The course familiarizes students with statutory, regulatory, and case law focusing on Idaho, as well as general administrative and constitutional law principles affecting education. The course introduces ethical and legal problems education leaders might face, resources for making informed decisions, and how tension can be reconciled between personal and professional ethics. Typically Offered: Spring.

EDAD 533 Multicultural Diversity and Educational Leadership (3 credits)

This course focuses on what it means to lead educational organizations in a diverse society. The educational leader’s role in creating an inclusive learning environment is explored. The course includes policy, theory, and practice as they relate to diverse school populations. Typically Offered: Spring.

EDAD 534 The Principalship (3 credits)

This course prepares students for assuming a leadership role in elementary or secondary school administration with emphasis on practical leadership skills. The course focuses on 1) effective school administrator knowledge and performance competencies, and 2) current best practices for effective school leadership. This course incorporates components of schools as learning organizations supporting continuous improvement, i. e. , a school system focused on student achievement; faculty, staff, administrative and board professional development; parent involvement; and community engagement. Typically Offered: Spring and Varies.

EDAD 535 School Finance (3 credits)

This course provides an overview of school finance and building-level daily funding operations. This course also examines theory and application of financing schools with an application to Idaho schools. Students will develop management skills, concepts, and information needed to develop and administer a building-level budget within a district. Typically Offered: Spring and Varies.

EDAD 570 Methods of Educational Research (3 credits)

This course focuses on: analysis of diverse types of educational research; familiarization with research resources and literature survey procedures; evaluation of educational research; implications for, and application to, educational practice. The course emphasizes scientific methods of investigation; development of competency to conduct a research study and write a research paper. Typically Offered: Fall.

EDAD 571 Educational Leadership in the Global Society (3 credits)

This course is designed to prepare students to become culturally competent school district leaders who can initiate positive growth and change. Students gain an understanding of organization development strategies that cultivate equity, diversity, and inclusion in local and global school systems. Typically Offered: Summer and Varies.

EDAD 580 Special Education Director Administration (3 credits)

This course is designed to help prepare students for assuming the role of a Special Education (SE) Director. The course emphasizes research-based and practical guidelines recommended for successful SE Administrator behavior. Typically Offered: Fall.

EDAD 584 Bargaining/Mediation/Arbitration (3 credits)

This course focuses on collective bargaining, mediation and other dispute resolution models used by school district administrators. The course emphasizes research-based and practical guidelines recommended for successful school district administration. Students learn the negotiation process, applicable laws, and facilitation techniques for communication among various stakeholder groups. Typically Offered: Varies.

EDAD 586 Advanced School Finance (3 credits)

This course focuses on budgetary matters relating to school finance including educational productivity, allocation of resources, efficiency, and equity. The course reviews basic accounting principles and addresses financial concerns that apply to both district and building levels. Prerequisite EDAD 535 School Finance or equivalent. Typically Offered: Varies.

EDAD 587 The Superintendency (3 credits)

This course is designed to help prepare students for assuming a school district administrator role. The course emphasizes research-based and practical guidelines recommended for successful district office administrators. Typically Offered: Varies.

EDAD 592 School-Community Relations (3 credits)

This course explores school and community relations with an emphasis on the social, economic, cultural, and political forces that affect how school administrators function within their communities. Students will examine policies, theories, research, and models of effective practices that inform an educational leader’s role in serving as a bridge between the school and community. Students will develop skills to help facilitate enhanced understanding and communication among all school stakeholder groups. Typically Offered: Varies.

EDAD 593 School Facilities Planning and Maintenance (3 credits)

This course is designed to help school administrators and related personnel understand procedures and requirements in the planning, design, remodeling, maintenance, and financing of educational facilities. Course content includes recommendations for school facilities, emerging technology utilization and a variety of means for financing of these facilities. Students develop skills in assessing building conditions, long range facility planning, and designing of safe schools. Typically Offered: Varies.

EDAD 594 Theory in Educational Administration (3 credits)

This course introduces students to a range of leadership and organizational theories from psychology, sociology, and cultural points of views with a focus on problem solving and decision making for understanding and leading complex school organizations. Typically Offered: Summer.

EDAD 595 Administration and Supervision of Personnel (3 credits)

This course is designed to prepare school administrators for effective hiring, supervision, and evaluation of certificated and non-certificated personnel. The course emphasizes supervision and evaluation processes for improving employee performance. Students will learn application of Idaho statutes, case law, and school district policies. This course includes a laboratory component for scoring teachers’ performance using the state’s approved evaluation framework. Typically Offered: Fall and Summer.

EDAD 598 (s) Internship (1-16 credits)

The internship, spread over two semesters, is designed to offer a range of practical experiences and professional challenges in authentic educational settings to help prepare students for assuming roles of Principals, Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, Directors, District Office Administration and Special Education Directors. Students create a portfolio with evidence of meeting standards required for [a specific administrator] certification.

EDAD 599 (s) Non-thesis Master's Research (1-16 credits)

Credit arranged. Research not directly related to a thesis or dissertation.

Prereqs: Permission of major professor

EDAD 600 Doctoral Res & Disser (1-45 credits)

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EDAD 604 (s) Special Topics (1-16 credits)

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EDAD 698 (s) Internship (1-16 credits)

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