Course Code : ED 701

Course Description :

This course introduces students to recent theoretical work that connects the role of society, politics and economics to school reform. The historical connection of public education as a vital institution and its relationships to other institutions are analyzed. The role of social capital and its connection to social support, civic participation and political engagement are explored. Contemporary conditions of education and relationships between wider societal forces will be analyzed from varied perspectives. The students will cultivate a critical perspective to assess the process and practices in schooling and school reform.

Credit : 3

Course Code : ED 702

Course Description :

In the context of contemporary leadership theory students will develop skills to become a more effective leader, e.g., the art of listening, improving social intelligence, motivating followers, team building, assertiveness, increasing risk propensity, modeling, leading change and championing a vision, i.e., creating value for the customer with a great product/service, and communicating that vision. The seminar will be structured around readings, self-assessments, exercises and discussion.

Credit : 3

Course Code : ED 703

Course Description :

This course introduces students to statistical methods that can be applied to action research and decision-making in the educational setting. A statistical background is essential in order to analyze and understand research reports in the educational field. Statistical references highlight and give findings to most research reports and analysis of data. The curriculum leader must have an in-depth knowledge of the components data and the implication of findings. This course will encompass descriptive and inferential statistics in relation to the importance of perspective and application to decisions.

Credit : 3

Course Code : ED 704

Course Description :

Deals with proven classic theories and effective business practices. Examines current examples of organization success in a rapidly changing, highly competitive, international environment. Challenges student to apply concepts and offers opportunity to refine business skills and insights.

Credit : 3

Course Code : ED 705

Course Description :

This course provides an introduction of the impact the process of globalization and the requirements needed for leadership in the institution of education. Topics include the comparison of education around the world, differing organization designs, and varied levels of communication that must be implemented in multicultural contexts. The focus is on the role of the leader to understand the changing environment and how this change influences operational and strategic issues. A global view of leadership will explore the diversity of the world’s cultures and the complexity of changing educational needs.

Credit : 3

Course Code : ED 706

Course Description :

This course emphasizes the use of multiple methods to assess student learning in K-12 setting. Students will analyze standardized assessments that are related to the national and state standards, as well as formative and summative assessments designed to indicate learning in the classroom. Analysis of assessment information to enhance teaching and address individual student learning needs is addressed. Emphasis is placed on standards-based instruction and assessment using the national and state content standards and assessments as reference points for designing assessments related to these standards. Theoretical framework and practical application will enhance the knowledge and ethical responsibilities to determine learning for all instructional leaders.

Credit : 3

Course Code : ED 707

Course Description :

This course will cover many different approaches to leadership by looking at contemporary leaders to study their strengths and weaknesses. Students will also determine the distinction between leadership and management and the pros and cons of different leadership styles. Building productive and effective leadership of diverse teams is a key skill for a leader. Assessing capabilities of developing successful team, and how to evaluate and increase the effectiveness of teams from an individual, a team and an organizational standpoint. Coaching is a skill that separates leaders from those not making the cut to senior leadership positions. Coaching styles need to be adaptive and how they can reflect the other side of two-way communications is covered. This course will be interactive; offer each student multiple self-assessments and unique development exercises; and, through conducting outside research, broaden one’s understanding of key areas of executive development.

Credit : 3

Course Code : ED 708

Course Description :

This course explores legal and ethical issues that arise in schools. It provides school leaders with the knowledge necessary to understand and prevent legal problems and helps school leaders reflect on questions of educational policy and ethics. Candidates should gain an understanding of legal principles and interpretations of constitutional and statutory laws. There is a focus on the school based decision-making process at the local school level.

Credit : 3

Course Code : ED 709

Course Description :

School districts are increasingly influenced by decisions made at federal, state, and local levels with regard to curriculum policy and financial decisions. This course focuses on historical and current aspects of school control and the politics and ideologies that have framed today’s schools. Students will also understand how the global federal and state mandates have affected schools in the 21st century. Coupled with political ties to today’s schools, students will examine how national, state and local economies have affected decisions made regarding policy and implementation of laws. Students will understand that schools are evolutionary and reflect the society to which they belong.

Credit : 3

Course Code : ED 716

Course Description :

This course focuses on technology integration research, planning, implementation, and evaluation at various levels (e.g., individual instructor, course, program and organizational levels, etc.). Through a variety of learning activities, learners in the course will explore various aspects of technology integration.

Credit : 3

Course Code : ED 730

Course Description :

The course introduces students to the role theoretical frameworks play in practice-based research. Students introduced to foundational theories in educational research. They have an opportunity to learn how these theories have been used to understand problems of practice in varied K-12 and/or higher educational settings. Furthermore, students have an opportunity to begin to research and select a theoretical framework that best matches their own research interests. As a culminating activity, the students will create their own problem statement that would lead their dissertation research.

Credit : 3

Course Code : ED 731

Course Description :

This course is designed to give students the tools to conceptualize their theses in terms of research questions and design, methodology, data collection and qualitative analysis. In doing so, this course focuses more narrowly on the issues, problems, and strategies related to “smallN” qualitative research, for the most part setting aside the techniques of large-N statistical analysis, which are best taught in a separate course. Students will read and discuss texts related to theory formation and hypothesis testing; creating proxies and measurement; descriptive and causal inference; longitudinal, comparative and case study research; field data collection; working with texts and analyzing qualitative data; and, finally, dissertation write-up. This course is divided into four main parts focusing on the following topics: (1) the goals of social science and elements of research design; (2) selection and application of different methodologies for conducting research; (3) collection of primary and secondary data on the field; and (4) analysis and synthesis of qualitative data in the dissertation-writing process.

Credit : 3

Course Code : ED 732

Course Description :

This course continues the study of statistics using multivariate research and analysis that can be applied to action research and decision making in the educational setting. Topics include multiple regression, analysis of covariance, repeated measures, logistic regression, and factor analysis. A statistical background is essential in order to analyze and understand research reports in the educational field. Statistical references highlight and give findings to most research reports and analysis of data.

Credit : 3

Course Code : ED 733

Course Description :

This course will introduce participants to the characteristics and various approaches to designing and conducting qualitative research projects in education. Students will gain hands-on experience in various qualitative methods and analysis techniques while carrying out a research project related to their area of interest.

Credit : 3

Course Code : ED 710

Course Description :

This course emphasizes the critical component of security and safety in the American Public Schools. Topics will include the most current proactive measures to protect the safety and security of all students and staff members. Students will analyze the most current protocols for federal, state and local regulations regarding this issue. Students will explore best practices, NJ Security Drill and Regulation Law, Gang Awareness, Anti-Bullying policies, Internet Safety and Pandemic, Mental and related health issues. Students will also understand the role of Crisis Intervention and Emergency Management response and the community roles that involve the Chain of Command during a crisis. Policies such as visitors, vendors, school transportation, vehicle access and parking and delivery access will be included.

Credit : 3

Course Code : ED 711

Course Description :

This course examines labor relations and collective bargaining in the public sector and builds on the knowledge that students have gained in an educational law course. Analysis of major issues in public sector collective bargaining and current and historical legal issues with expertise of day-today operations within school districts will be addressed, namely: a) history of public sector bargaining; b) the legal, economic and social underpinnings of bargaining; c) the scope of bargaining; d) the administration of the collective negotiations agreement; e) impasse mechanisms and f) the relationship between the public employer, the union, the individual employee and the public. This course will address federal, state and local bargaining structures and while a multi-jurisdictional format will be used, emphasis will be placed upon statutes, institutions and practices that are relied upon in the state of New Jersey. The class will include a mock collective bargaining exercise and a mock grievance-arbitration exercise in which students will assume the roles of management and union representatives.

Credit : 3

Course Code : ED 714

Course Description :

Private schools have always been an alternative to public schooling. This course examines private school administration through examining school leadership, governance and boards of trustees, finances and budgeting, curriculum and instruction, faculty, students, and parents. The role and responsibilities of the headship will also be analyzed in these constructs. Finally, this course focuses on the challenges faced by private schools today and the many alternatives included in the term private schools (charters, religious, independent and home schools). Finally, the evolving role of the headship will be analyzed.

Credit : 3

Course Code : ED 712

Course Description :

The course is designed to develop the school leader with skills and practices to manage conflicts in special education issues and navigate the legal guidelines for students and school districts. Conflict management and mediation theories will be explored to help teams in the school setting to bring consensus to the needs of the child among the district, school personnel and family members. The themes for conflict resolution will include: (a) building relationships; (b) listening reflectively; (c) developing and maintaining trust; (d) defining the problem; (e) controlling the emotional pitch; (f) equalizing the power base; and (g) utilizing third parties.

Credit : 3

Course Code : ED 713

Course Description :

In this course students will examine the function, organization, and roles in the supervision of personnel of special needs children. Students will align these practices in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and initiatives. Budgeting and financial options for children with special needs within a school district also will be addressed. In addition, students will analyze the supervisory role in assisting in the coordination and collaboration between special education teachers and general education teachers for effective instruction. Aligned with these issues, students will examine the roles of the building principal in conjunction with special education personnel to best serve children with special needs.

Credit : 3

Course Code : ED 715

Course Description :

This course will emphasize that administrators develop schools that are aware that all students should be held to high standards of learning both in general education and special education. Exploration into these efforts will highlight and articulate what all students should know and be able to do and have a special emphasis concerning the participation of students with disabilities in accountability systems. Themes of collaboration and communication will be emphasized for the school leader to develop partnerships with general education, special education and outside agencies. The collaboration will explore shared problem solving and finding solutions as a process. Effective communication will be discussed as a critical component of forming partnerships with outside agencies as well as school psychologists and social workers throughout the referral and placement process.

Credit : 3

Course Code : ED 717

Course Description :

In this course students will examine the structure of higher education institutions including universities, public and private, and the community college system. University governing bodies that include financial, legal, curriculum and faculty committees will be addressed through their organization and involvement. Students will also understand the function and roles of administration at the higher education level. In addition, with rapidly changing demographics, students will integrate theory and practice with policy analysis to address future planning needs of the American University while remaining aligned with a school’s mission

Credit : 3

Course Code : ED 718

Course Description :

This course provides insight and understanding of the governance of higher education in the United States with exploration of different models of and types of higher education. Background into the scope and diversity of constituents served as well as the roles and functions of administrative units within the institution. Students explore the role of external agencies that influence administration of colleges and universities and become familiar with critical issues related to the practice of higher education and student affairs and enrollment management.

Credit : 3

Course Code : ED 719

Course Description :

This course provides opportunities for students to explore and analyze the components of adult learning in the 21st century. Historical context of teaching and learning will be compared with varied structures for effective teaching and learning in the higher education setting. Students will explore effective pedagogy in the higher education setting and create syllabi that include experiences that enhance teaching, learning and assessment. Emphasis will be focused on creating class experiences that are aligned with content standards and use of technology in a brain compatible classroom setting.

Credit : 3

Course Code : ED 740

Course Description :

This course will introduce and outline the dissertation process. The student will also be acquainted with the format and contents of the finished product. Writing experiences that simulate the kind of academic writing expected of the student for approval of a dissertation will be provided. The student will become oriented to use of the APA Publication Manual and the Dissertation and Theses databases.

Credit : 3

Course Code : ED 741

Course Description :

This is the second half of a year-long sequence of courses that prepares students to understand, interpret, evaluate, and design qualitative and quantitative research as well as develop the ability to select and use appropriate research methods.

Credit : 3

Prerequisites :

ED 740

Course Code : ED 742

Course Description :

This course offers guidance, supervision, and support for students at early stages of the dissertation process. Students will prepare their research projects for IRB review, outline the literature review, begin a 2-3 page introduction for the literature review, and then continue in further stages of the writing process based on student need. In addition, the instructor(s) will align each student with a first reader who will oversee the entire dissertation process. Conferencing throughout the course will occur with student and instructor(s) to assist students.

Credit : 3

Course Code : ED 743

Course Description :

This course is a continuation of ED 741. Students will continue the process of writing and collecting data for their dissertations. In addition, students will begin analyzing and interpreting data. If ready, students will begin the process of organizing their defense as discussed in the Caldwell University Doctoral Program Handbook. The writing of this dissertation will be in the format of the American Psychological Association (APA) style guide. The final product will be suitable for dissemination through professional research conferences and/or research journals. This course is graded as PASS/FAIL.

Credit : 3

Course Code : ED 744

Course Description :

This course is a continuation of ED 743. Students will continue writing, analyzing, and interpreting data and discussing the implications of the findings. If ready, students will begin the process of organizing their defense as discussed in the Caldwell University Education Doctoral Program Handbook. The writing of this dissertation will be in the format of the American Psychological Association (APA) style guide. The final product will be suitable for dissemination through professional research conferences and/or research journals. This course is graded as PASS/FAIL.

Credit : 3

Course Code : ED 745

Course Description :

This course is a continuation of ED 742. Students will take the course if they need additional time to complete their dissertation. The course can be taken repeatedly. This is a 0 credit course; however, payment is equal to a 3-credit course. This course is graded as PASS/FAIL.