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Bachelor of Arts in EducationMaster of Arts in EducationDoctor of Philosophy in EducationDescription of Education Courses (EDU)Description of Education Administration Courses (EADM)
Bachelor of Arts in Education120 credit hours are required to complete the Bachelor of Arts degree program. Students may enter into a Bachelor's degree program with a minimum of 30 credit hours and one year of credit for documented life/work experience. It is preferable for the student to have completed 60 credit hours before entering into a degree program with Washington College & University, as the University does not generally offer lower division courses. Students who enroll with more than 120 units of acceptable transfer credit must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework through the University to earn a Bachelor's degree. Students are expected to fulfill general studies requirements through prior educational experiences and through life/work experiences equivalent to college level courses. In the event an incoming student is lacking some of the general studies requirements, the Faculty Advisor and the student will work out a study plan that includes provisions for making up the deficiencies. To obtain a Bachelor of Arts degree at Washington College & University a student must have completed 60 units of General Studies courses distributed in the following subject areas:
Completion of the Bachelor's degree requires attainment of a grade point average of C (2.0) or higher. Core RequirementsStudents are required to complete a minimum of 24 credit hours from the upper division courses. (Course numbers 300-399) Elective CoursesStudents may choose to complete the remaining credit hours from the upper division courses. (Course numbers 400-499)
Master of Arts in Education30 credit hours of graduate level studies are required to complete a Master of Arts degree program. A Bachelor's degree or equivalent is necessary for entrance into the Master's program. The Bachelor of Arts equivalency may be recognized if the student has the equivalent of four years of acceptable undergraduate college work through transcripts and extensive professional experience or more than four years of acceptable college work. A student may request credit for prior learning experience for up to 15 credits for post-baccalaureate work. Students must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours of coursework through the University. Completion of the Master's degree requires attainment of a grade point average of B (3.0) or higher. Students are required to submit a thesis or portfolio of competence, which is acceptable to the University. Up to 6 credit hours may be given for the thesis or portfolio of competence. Core RequirementsStudents are required to complete a minimum of 12 credit hours from the upper division courses. (Course numbers 400-499) Elective CoursesStudents may choose to complete the remaining credit hours from the upper division courses. (Course numbers 500-690)
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ED 300 Educational Research (3) Fundamentals of research design. Planning and conduct of research and interpretation of research outcomes.
ED 310 Learning And Education (3) Models of learning, modeling, reinforcement, motivation, memory, transfer and instruction.
ED 320 Personality Development And Education (3) Review of research and theory of critical content areas in personality development that bear on school performance, achievement motivation and other social behaviors.
ED 330 Methods Of Inquiry In Education (3) The improvement of critical thinking. Methods of clarifying and justifying factual, analytic and value claims in educational discourse.
ED 340 Philosophy Of Education (3) Analytic study of the problems of ontology, epistemology, and value theory viewed from various philosophic perspectives as they bear on educational theory and practice.
ED 350 Social Philosophies And Education (3) Analysis of a variety of conceptual models of the good society through which alternative views of the purposes of schooling can be justified.
ED 360 Social Psychology Of Education (3) Evaluation of the social, psychological and educational principles related to the experiences of individuals in the classroom.
ED 370 Ethics And Education (3) Identification and examination of ethical problems related to education and schooling.
ED 380 Principles Of Curriculum (3) Critical examination of the basic concepts underlying the determination of objectives, the selection and organization of learning experiences and the evaluation process.
ED 390 History of American Education (3) Historical analysis of educational developments and problems in the United States, and their relationships to major cultural developments and trends.
ED 392 Social Problems And Education (3) Study of selected social problems and alternative proposals for coping with these problems.
ED 400 Comparative Education (3) The educational systems of other countries studied in cross- cultural perspective.
ED 410 Educational Alternatives (3) Examination of the social and philosophical aspects of the aternative school movement in American education.
ED 420 Segregation And Desegregation In American Education (3) History of school segregation and desegregation in the United States, and the various concepts of equal educational opportunity.
ED 430 Cognition And Crestivity In Education (3) Review of the theoretical and empirical literature on cognitive processes in school learning.
ED 440 Social Development And Education (3) Biological, familial, school and other influences on the child; application of developmental theory and research to educational practice.
ED 450 Perspectives On Lifelong Learning (3) Theory and research on the topic of lifelong learning; discussion of current policies and practices.
ED 460 Basic Issues In Schooling (3) Basic issues and problems in the organization and reconstruction of precollegiate schooling.
ED 470 Curriculum Principles And Practice (3) Examination of various curricular perspectives on questions of purpose, learning opportunities and evaluation.
ED 480 Legal Aspects Of Education (3) Examination of the structures and kinds of law governing educational systems in the United States.
ED 700 Thesis (3-6) Preparation of a major paper of the topic of interest in Education.
ED 800 Dissertation Research (3-12)
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EADM 360 State and Local School Administration (3) Introduction to the legal bases of public education and patterns of education control. Some attention given to means of providing a variety of school service, the instructional program, the school staff, and the financial support of education.
EADM 370 School Business Procedures for the Administrator (3) Designed to focus on the skills needed to conduct school business procedures as related to curriculum concerns, and the successful implementation of the instructional program in school administration. This course will concentrate on the principles and practices of curriculum and the related necessary financial activities. This course will provide insight into business transactions related to the instructional program from two levels – the school district and the local school.
EADM 380 Business Procedures and School Administration (3) Designed to focus on the role of the business procedures in school administration. This course will concentrate on the principles and practices of accounting and auditing, budget preparation and control, debt service, insurance, payroll administration, purchasing procedures, supply management, and transportation. This course will provide insight to business transactions from two levels – the school district and the local school.
EADM 400 School Finance and Taxation (3) General study of finance on local, state, and national basis. Includes principles of taxation, acceptable practices in securing and administering school funds, acceptable school accounting and business procedures.
EADM 410 Readings in Organization and Administration (3) An independent exploration or organizational and administrative theory and practice as it appears to the educational administrator under the supervision of a faculty member.
EADM 420 Organization and Administration of Higher Education (3) Designed to acquaint education leaders in higher education with the control, organization, financial and business aspects, academic and student personnel administration of the instructional program, and community and government relationship.
EADM 430 Legal Bases on Public Education (3) This course provides an introduction to the legal bases of public education and patterns of education control. Some attention is given to the necessity of providing a variety of school services and programs and to the instructional program requirements to meet legal standards.
EADM 440 School Law (3) A study of school law as set forth in the common law, state and Federal constitutions, statues, judicial decisions, and in the rules and regulations of state. Major emphasis will be on state and Federal law and its impact on education today.
EASM 480 Social Foundations of Education (3) The study of the societal structure and problems affecting education; the effects on education from cultural and societal differences and changes, and the effects of political and economical changes on education. Emphasis will be placed on the role of the teacher in the socialization process of American youth.
EADM 500 Readings in Personnel Planning and Leadership (4) An independent exploration of the literature and research related to personnel planning and leadership under the supervision of a faculty member. Readings should be selected from each of the major areas of emphasis.
EADM 510 Leadership and Management for the Principal (4) The course shall identify and explore the responsibilities and major functions of the school principal as instructional leader and school manager.
EADM 520 Leadership and Management for the School Administrator (4) This course will deal with the development of knowledge and skills needed for the responsibilities and major functions of the school administrator as instructional leader and school manager.
EADM 530 Administration of School Personnel (4) Designed to deal with the various aspects of school personnel management. Qualification, selection, pay schedules, and general personnel policies dealing with retirement, sick leave, insurance, and related problems will be considered. Salary schedules, personnel policies and fringe benefits will be studied. Attention will also be given to the efficient use of administrative, instructional and non-instructional personnel.
EADM 560 Personnel Relations (4) Problems of personnel selection and placement. Topics include personality characteristics, group dynamics, situational factors in the working environment, and principles of motivation.
EADM 600 Materials and Methods of Educational Evaluation (4) Basic statistical processes and measures used in education. Analysis of a variety of standardized prognostic, diagnostic, and achievement tests. Construction of teacher-made testing and measuring devices.
EADM 620 Educational Administrative Theory (4) Designed to provide insights into the development of theory of educational administration in relation to the practical of empirical administrative functions.
EADM 630 Organization and Administration of Higher Education (4) Designed to acquaint education leaders in higher education with the control, organization, financial and business aspects, academic and student personnel administration of the instructional program, and community and government relationship.
EADM 640 Current Issues in Educational Administration (4) Seminar concerned with the identification and discussion of contemporary issues confronting leaders in American Education. The roles and position of the administration in resolving educational and social issues are considered.
EADM 650 Current Developments in Supervision (4) The focus of this course will be on the current issues in school supervision. Emphasis will be placed on recent developments in pilot projects, theoretical developments and independent research.
EADM 660 Mentoring Methods and Techniques (4) A course designed for the development of knowledge and skills needed for effective coaching of teachers and administrators. Emphasis will be placed on training teachers to function in a leadership role in mentoring activities with peers, and, on training administrators to effectively supervise prospective administrators in an internship experience.
EADM 690 Practicum for N-12 Principles (6) Supervised experiences in the N-12 school related to the duties of the principal. The application of skills, concepts, and principles acquired in previous courses will be emphasized.
EADM 692 Practicum for Elementary School Principals (6) Supervised experiences in the elementary school related to the duties of the principal. The application of skills, concepts, and principles acquired in previous courses will be emphasized.
EADM 694 Practicum for Secondary School Principles (6) Supervised experiences in the secondary school related to the duties of the principal. The application of skills, concepts, and principles acquired in previous courses will be emphasized.
EADM 696 Directed Individual Research (4) Designed primarily for students planning to prepare a thesis. Particular attention will be given to the research techniques related to the types of thesis study the student desires to undertake.
EADM 700 Thesis (3-6) Preparation of a major paper of the topic of interest in Education Administration.
EADM 800 Dissertation Research (3-12)
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