Florida State University Graduate Bulletin 2007-2009
Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
College of Education
Chair: Gary M. Crow; Professors: Beckham, Crow, Irvin, Kunkel, Lick, Milton, Wetherell; Associate Professors: Beach, Bower, Dalton, Easton, Hu, Lang, Milligan, Sample, Schrader, Schwartz, Wicker; Assistant Professors: Brooks, Cohen-Vogel, Iatarola, Luschei, Rutledge; Faculty Emeriti: Bender, Bolden, Funk, Gant, Grant, Hale, Jahns, Kannwischer, Kropp, Luebkemann, Mann, Papagiannis, Rasmussen, Schroeder, Shargel, Snyder, Stakenas, Waggaman, Wallat
The department affirms and strives to fulfill the mission of Florida State University and the College of Education by providing for advanced professional preparation and continuing development of persons who are committed to education leadership, policy, and institutional improvement at all levels of education. The department builds educational programs on the foundation of the sociological, anthropological, historical, philosophical, political, and economic perspectives that shape theory and inform practice in education. Using these understandings as a foundation, each student's program of studies will include courses and practical experiences that enhance skills in the theory and practice of educational leadership and policy and courses that develop the inquiry skills needed for structuring and advancing knowledge and informing practice in the field of education. Concomitantly, emphasis is given to the analysis and criticism of educational policy and practice in both international and domestic settings.
The department governs itself and conducts its professional work in accordance with the ideals of a democratic community. It respects human diversity, the ethical foundations of democratic leadership, and the knowledge base for professional practice shared by high-performing educational leaders. It is committed to advancing the theories and practices of policy and leadership in the field of education, both domestic and international. This is achieved through the research, service, and teaching roles of its faculty and through the maintenance of an environment in which students and faculty cooperatively and collegially contribute to scholarship and the application of knowledge to the improvement of education.
The following programs of study are available within the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies:
College Business and Finance
College Teaching
Educational Leadership and Policy
Educational Leadership/Administration
Educational Leadership/Supervision
Educational Policy
Educational Policy and Evaluation
Higher Education
Higher Education General Administration
History and Philosophy of Education
Institutional Research
Modified Program for Educational Leadership
Program Evaluation
Sociocultural and International Development Education Studies
Student Affairs
Admission Requirements
An application for admission, application fee, official transcript from each college attended, and a transcript of Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) scores should be sent to: Office of Admissions, A2500 University Center, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 32306-2400. The following items should be sent to the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, 113 Stone Building, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 32306-4452: 1) a letter of intent that explains the basis for the applicant's pursuit of the degree and his or her commitment to the field of adult education, educational administration/supervision, comprehensive vocational education, higher education, history and philosophy of education, international/intercultural development education, social sciences and education, or foundations of education; 2) a résumé providing a record of the applicant's educational and work history; 3) letters of recommendation from three persons who know the applicant's educational and/or professional background and believe that the individual will be making an appropriate career commitment by enrolling in an educational leadership and policy studies program at Florida State University; and 4) a combined score on the quantitative and verbal portions of the GRE. All applicants must present a GRE score prior to the time of admission. Foreign nationals whose native language is not English must present a minimum score of 550 on the TOEFL examination. Students should visit http://www.fsu.edu/~elps/ for specific admission information for each program.
EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND POLICY
Programs within educational leadership and policy are focused on the preparation and continuing development of educational leaders who can act effectively and ethically and are committed to the study and implementation of educational policy at every level. The department continues to build upon long-standing traditions of innovative research, well-known faculty, and nationally-recognized programs to provide students with some of the best resources available.
Educational Leadership/Administration
The program in educational leadership/administration offers a number of master's, doctoral, and specialist programs focusing on one central goal: to develop and enhance dynamic, high-performing leadership for the renewal and improvement of schools and school systems. The master's program, one of the college's distance learning (online) degree programs, prepares students for entry-level administrative positions in schools, school districts, and educational agencies, while the doctoral programs provide much more advanced study opportunities geared toward higher-level administrative roles. The two doctoral programs are differentiated by their purposes: the EdD program is designed for the professional practitioner, while the PhD is intended for those wishing to enter academic research roles. The specialist program serves as a post-master's program for experienced educators who seek to develop their leadership potential and competency.
A separate program offered through educational leadership, the modified program for education leadership (Level I), allows students to partially fulfill the requirements to obtain Level I Certification in the state of Florida. Available through FSU's distance learning (online) program, it operates much like a degree-seeking program but has been modified specifically for the purpose of Level I preparation. Students must have a master's degree prior to being admitted. Information is available at http://www.fsu.edu/~elps/ela/index.html.
Educational Policy and Evaluation
The program in educational policy and evaluation prepares individuals for policy-related careers that involve designing, developing, implementing, analyzing, and evaluating federal, state, and local educational policies. It can also prepare students to teach at the university level. The program incorporates a core of policy and evaluation courses with classes in the humanities, social sciences, and basic research methods. At the doctoral level, students are required to complete a strong core of courses in advanced research methods in addition to policy and evaluation courses. The master's degree in program evaluation is designed to prepare individuals for a broad array of career opportunities related to the process and use of evaluation in a wide variety of contexts (education, government, foundation, or corporate venues). The master's program in educational policy offers training for students working in or contemplating careers at institutions of higher education, elementary and secondary education, or state and national agencies working in educational policy.
Two certificates that provide graduate-level training for professionals and graduates students are also available. The certificate in program evaluation provides training in the basic concepts and skills necessary to conduct formative and summative evaluations of educational or social service programs and program improvement efforts. The certificate in educational policy provides the necessary skills to carry out effective policy planning, analysis, implementation, and evaluation that respond to current issues in educational policy. Information is available at http://www.fsu.edu/~elps/epse/index.html.
History and Philosophy of Education
The program in history and philosophy of education emphasizes the examination of educational issues from the disciplinary perspectives of history and philosophy at the master's, specialist, and doctoral degree levels. Students are expected to acquire skills in research methods in history or philosophy, participate in inquiry and debate on policy issues in American education, and complement their work within the program with courses in the cognate disciplines in the College of Arts and Sciences. Graduates of the program often enter teaching and research positions in history or philosophy of education, and many pursue policy-making positions in schools, governmental agencies, and other policy-oriented organizations. Information is available at http://www.fsu.edu/~elps/hpe/index.html.
Sociocultural and International Development Education Studies (SIDES)
With master's and doctoral degree programs, SIDES supports scholarly and critical inquiry into the social and cultural processes of education in the US and in international development contexts. Both degrees provide in-depth training in one or more social science disciplines, qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, and a professional specialization in one or more areas of educational practice. Faculty, alumni, and students are active in conducting research or participating in educational activities around the world. Graduates of the program are found in numerous positions including academic research and teaching, educational planning, project design and evaluation, program management in foundations, non-governmental organizations, governmental organizations, and private and public educational institutions. Geographic areas currently represented by faculty include Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Latin America, and the US. Information is available at http://www.fsu.edu/~elps/sides/index.html.
Definition of Prefixes
ADE—Adult Education
CGS—Computer General Studies
EDA—Education: Administration
EDG—Education: General
EDF—Education: Foundations
EDM—Education: Middle School
EDS—Education Supervision
EME—Education: Technology and Media
EVT—Education: Vocational/Technical
Graduate Courses
ADE 5070. Comparative and International Adult Education (3). Nature of adult education programs in other societies and of international trends in the field of adult education. Emphasis on comparative analysis of the role and structure of adult education and of the relation of programs to their cultural and sociopolitical contexts.
ADE 5075. University Continuing Education (3). Emphasis is on the design and implementation of continuing education.
ADE 5193. Education and Training in Gerontology (3). Principles, theory, and practice in the development of education and training in gerontology.
ADE 5280. Problems in the Organization and Administration of Adult Education Agencies (3). Prerequisite: ADE 5080. Emphasis is on general administrative processes and an analysis of the major purposes of the adult education organization.
ADE 5385. Adult Learning (3). A critical examination of major problems in adult learning. Emphasis given to the psychological factors affecting learning ability, achievement, and motivation through the adult life-cycle.
ADE 5675. Issues in Adult and Continuing Education (3). Prerequisite or Corequisite: ADE 5080. An exploration and analysis of philosophical, theoretical, and practice issues which shape research and practice in adult and continuing education.
ADE 5773. Strategies for Participatory Research, Planning and Evaluation (3). Explores strategies and experiences of participatory research, evaluation management and planning in a variety of contexts: educational systems, businesses, public agencies and community organizations, both in this country and abroad.
ADE 5906r. Directed Individual Study (1–3). (S/U grade only.) May be repeated to a maximum of twelve (12) semester hours.
ADE 5915r. Supervised Research (1–4). (S/U grade only.) May be repeated to a maximum of five (5) semester hours. A maximum of three (3) hours may apply to the master's degree.
ADE 5942r. Internship in Continuing Education (2–4). (S/U grade only.) A directed practicum to develop administrative and programming competencies by translating theory into practice, testing principles, and evaluating actions. May be repeated to a maximum of twelve (12) semester hours.
ADE 5944r. Supervised Teaching (1–4). (S/U grade only.) Designed to provide an opportunity for graduate students to engage in experimental teaching situations under the guidance of a faculty member. A maximum of three (3) hours may apply to the master's degree. May be repeated to a maximum of five (5) semester hours.
ADE 5971r. Master's Thesis (1–6). (S/U grade only.) Minimum of six (6) semester hours required.
ADE 5973r. Specialist in Education Thesis (1–6). (S/U grade only.) Minimum of six (6) semester hours required.
ADE 6772r. Research Seminars in Adult Education (1). (S/U grade only.) Critical analysis of research literature pertaining to the general field of adult education. May be repeated to a maximum of two (2) semester hours.
ADE 6920r. Adult Education Colloquium (1). (S/U grade only.) Lectures and discussion by distinguished educators, social scientists, graduate faculty, and students. May be repeated to a maximum of three (3) semester hours.
ADE 6931. Research Seminar in Adult Education (2). (S/U grade only.) Critical analysis of research literature pertaining to the general field of adult education.
ADE 6980r. Dissertation (1–12). (S/U grade only.)
ADE 8964r. Preliminary Doctoral Examination (0). (P/F grade only.)
ADE 8966r. Master's Comprehensive Examination (0). (P/F grade only.)
ADE 8968r. Specialist in Education Comprehensive Examination (0). (P/F grade only.)
ADE 8976r. Master's Thesis Defense (0). (P/F grade only.)
ADE 8978r. Specialist in Education Thesis Defense (0). (P/F grade only.)
ADE 8985r. Dissertation Defense (0). (P/F grade only.)
CGS 5310. Information Management Technology in Education (3). A course in information technology for the management of administrative and instructional programs in the educational system.
EDA 5051. Introduction to Leadership Development (3). Considers and applies leadership development models and the competencies required of educational leaders and relates those models to the field of practice.
EDA 5109. Educational Management Development (3). Presents history, rationale, and current status of educational management development (EMD) in Florida. Studies management competencies, acquisition, and their assessment; establishes individualized growth planning. Relates EMD to effective schools and school improvement; addresses implications for prospective administrators and supervisors.
EDA 5192. Educational Leadership (3). Identification of basic leadership theories, motivation, group dynamics, planning, and change processes in educational settings.
EDA 5218. Application of Leadership Theory (3). Applies leadership theory to problems of practice through role plays and through models of reflective practice.
EDA 5222. Personnel Administration in Education (3). Emphasizes the theoretical and practical aspects of planning, implementing, and evaluating functions in education. Special attention will be given to the role of the building principal in personnel administration and collective bargaining.
EDA 5232. Legal Aspects of Public School Administration (3). A survey of legal issues involving public schools, including the rights and responsibilities of students and teachers, risk management in the school setting, powers of local boards and superintendents, legal liability and accountability, and documentation and evaluation. Students review case law, state and federal statutes, constitutional provisions, and regulatory standards.
EDA 5242. School Finance (3). Public education as an economic institution. The sources and methods of distribution of public school revenue at the various levels of government. The social-economic-political context in which public finance decisions are evolved and their relationship to current educational issues.
EDA 5288. The Politics of Education (3). This course is an introduction to the study of the nation's largest social institution, public education. Using concepts based in the discipline of political science, the course explores how ideologies, institutions, and social groups have interacted to shape formal schooling in the United States. Class discussions and readings will focus on the distribution of power and leverage in the political process of American society and the utilization of communication and analytic skills by educational administrators and policy analysts.
EDA 5422. Applied Data Analysis and Assessment of Educational Leaders (3). This course provides participants with skills and knowledge in using the results of screening, diagnosis, progress monitoring and outcome reading assessments to guide instructional decision-making in grades K–12, as described in Florida's Reading Program Specification 3.3 and 3.4. Topics include assessment-driven intervention, including the selection of core and supplemental reading programs and appropriate instructional strategies.
EDA 5423. Decision-Oriented Educational Research (3). Concepts and methods for producing information for the purpose of school improvement.
EDA 5503. The Principalship (3). This course provides a systemic approach to address the leadership and management roles, responsibilities, opportunities, and challenges of principals and other building administrators. It promotes a thorough understanding of the interrelationships among the various components of schools and how they must be addressed systemically in order for students and schools to achieve measurable gains.
EDA 5504. Instructional Leadership (3). This course examines the ways that school leaders bring multiple resources to focus on curriculum, instruction, and academic achievement. It focuses on how strong instructional leadership is achieved, how school leaders promote and sustain instructional leadership, and what factors undermine instructional leadership.
EDA 5906r. Directed Individual Study (1–3). (S/U grade only.) May be repeated to a maximum of five (5) semester hours.
EDA 5910r. Supervised Research (1–4). (S/U grade only.) May be repeated to a maximum of five (5) semester hours. A maximum of three (3) hours may apply to the master's degree.
EDA 5931r. Special Topics in Educational Administration (1–3). Content varies to provide opportunity to study current issues in educational administration and topics not offered in other courses. May be repeated as topics vary to a maximum of twelve (12) semester hours.
EDA 5941r. Supervised Teaching (1–4). (S/U grade only.) May be repeated to a maximum of five (5) semester hours. A maximum of three (3) hours may apply to the master's degree.
EDA 5971r. Thesis (1–6). (S/U grade only.) A minimum of six (6) semester hours is required.
EDA 5973r. Specialist in Education Thesis (1–6). (S/U grade only.) A minimum of six (6) semester hours credit is required.
EDA 6101. Organizational Theory (3). Overview of organizational concepts and theories to enable the advanced graduate student to develop alternative bases for utilizing organizational theory in future study and practice within educational settings.
EDA 6193. Leading Learning (3). This course presents a rationale, history, and the current research and practice of instructional leadership and the skills required among the students. This investigation takes place within the context of school accountability and federal guidelines.
EDA 6207. Leadership for School Renewal (3). Developing catalytic leadership for creating a vision description of total quality school/school district and a strategic plan for realizing that vision.
EDA 6930r. Departmental Seminar and Research Projects (1–3). (S/U grade only.) Weekly seminar on current educational problems. May be repeated to a maximum of nine (9) semester hours.
EDA 6940r. Internship in Educational Administration (3). (S/U grade only.) Field experience in administration, including supervision and curriculum. May be repeated to a maximum of nine (9) semester hours.
EDA 6980r. Dissertation (1–12). (S/U grade only.)
EDA 8964r. Preliminary Doctoral Examination (0). (P/F grade only.)
EDA 8966r. Master's Comprehensive Examination (0). (P/F grade only.)
EDA 8967r. Specialist in Education Comprehensive Examination (0). (P/F grade only.)
EDA 8976r. Master's Thesis Defense (0). (P/F grade only.)
EDA 8977r. Specialist in Education Thesis Defense (0). (P/F grade only.)
EDA 8985r. Dissertation Defense (0). (P/F grade only.)
EDF 5160. The School as a Social System: The Social Psychology of Education (3). Introduction to sociological and social psychological perspectives, concepts, theories, and research used in the study of educational organizations and policies.
EDF 5449. Survey Research Methods (3). Introductory course in the design, use, and analysis of questionnaires for data collection; significant research questions and strengths and weaknesses of various methodologies will be discussed. Hands-on practice in questionnaire design.
EDF 5462. Evaluation of New Educational Programs and Practices (3). Prerequisite: EDF 5461. Designing and implementing, process, and outcome of evaluation of innovative programs and program components.
EDF 5464. Qualitative Methods for Program Evaluation (3). Prerequisite: EDF 5461 or EDF 5481 (recommended). This course will develop the students' skills in collecting qualitative data for program evaluation. Emphasized here are the political context of evaluation and the strategies for ensuring the production of quality work.
EDF 5488. Computer Analysis of Educational Data (2). Prerequisite or Corequisite: EDF 5400 or equivalent. Acquaints students with Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). Emphasis on editing text on remote terminals, data collection, and management.
EDF 5517. History of Education in The United States (3). This course examines the evolution of public and private schooling in the United States from the Spanish and British colonial eras to the modern reform period of the late 20th century. It includes the social history of American teachers, and a critical examination of issues surrounding race, ethnicity, social class and gender in the development of formalized structures of schooling.
EDF 5519. History of Higher Education (3). Course provides an in-depth overview of the history of higher education in the role of higher education in society over the last two centuries, the expansion of higher education in the twentieth century to include various groups such as women, African-Americans, and the working-class; tensions between the traditional, liberal arts curriculum and multicultural offerings; and governmental roles in the transformation of modern higher education.
EDF 5543. Introduction to Philosophy of Education (3). A survey of contemporary approaches to philosophy of education, such as neo-pragmatism, post-structuralism, feminist theory, critical theory, existentialism and analytic philosophy, emphasizing their perspectives on current educational problems and practices and their methods of investigation.
EDF 5548. Philosophy of Teaching and Learning (3). This course introduces the comparative analysis of conceptions of teaching and learning in competing philosophies of education and their implications for education in a culturally diverse democratic society.
EDF 5551. Social Philosophies and Education (3). Course examines social and political philosophies such as liberalism, communitarianism, functionalism, critical theory, pragmatism and feminism and their implications for educational policy and practice in a democratic society.
EDF 5612. Education and Culture (3). Applications of anthropology in the study of education. Focuses on transmission of culture; cultural factors that promote and inhibit in-school learning; bilingualism and language policy; factors affecting development and policy in education.
EDF 5624. Economics of Education (3). This course applies basic economic theory and methods to policy issues arising in schools and universities, including both domestic and international settings. Examples of specific issues include the supply and demand for education, the external benefits of education, the labor market for educators, and the effect of market competition on the performance of educational institutions.
EDF 5625. Education and Economic Development (3). An introduction to the role of education in economic development. Topics examined include the relationship of formal and non-formal education to labor markets, employment, income, income distribution, and development in general.
EDF 5626. Economic Evaluation of Education Programs (3). This course examines how economics can be used to improve resource decisions made by administrators and policy makers. It provides theory and applications of cost-effectiveness and cost-benefit analysis.
EDF 5630. Sociology of Education (3). An introduction to the sociology of education designed for graduate-level students. Examines empirical evidence related to current educational problems and related issues in educational practice and policy.
EDF 5631. Education and Equality (3). Prerequisite: EDF 5630. Examines empirical evidence and related theories which bear on the question of the role of education in contributing to social and economic equality.
EDF 5641. Introduction to Policy Studies in Education (3). Provides an introduction to the concept and practice of policy in the field of education with special focus on the use of social knowledge in policy formation. It highlights policy as a multidisciplinary field of study.
EDF 5651. Case Studies in Education Policy (3). Prerequisite: EDF 5652. This course examines the emergence of selected United States' education policies through case study analysis.
EDF 5652. Policy Development in Education (3). Course explores the United States' policymaking process in all its stages including problem identification, agenda setting, policy formation, policy adoption, implementation and evaluation. In so doing, it surveys a broad range of K–12 and postsecondary education policies.
EDF 5661. The Language of Education Policy (3). Prerequisite: EDF 5641. Focuses on the relationship between evaluation and policy and on the production, utilization, and analysis of policy documents from a sociolinguistic perspective. Emphasis will be given to understanding the functions of oral and written discourse in policy evaluation and analysis.
EDF 5706. Gender and Education in Comparative Perspective (3). Course explores the relevance of gender to various aspects of education, including formal, nonformal, and informal education. Research and issues from various regions of the world are included for analysis. Students will develop their ability to analyze gender in educational settings and to incorporate gender analysis into educational planning in a variety of contexts.
EDF 5710r. Contemporary Readings in American Education (3). Examines selected readings on current educational problems and issues. May be repeated once for a total of six (6) semester hours. Different texts are used in course each time it is offered and instructors vary.
EDF 5763. The Educational Consultant: Fieldwork Techniques (3). Study of the role of the consultant and ethical factors; field methods; use of time, reporting, personal organization, interviewing, group work, and record keeping.
EDF 5850. International Development Education (3). Overview of the roles of education in national development and in promoting social, economic, and cultural improvement. Emphasis given to less developed countries and "Third World" communities at home.
EDF 5853. Comparative Education Policy in Developing Countries (3). Course explores contemporary educational policies with an emphasis on education in developing countries. In accomplishing this objective the course has three primary goals: 1) study the discipline of comparative politics; 2) discuss the policy-making process in the institutions that make educational policies in developing countries; and 3) compare current topics in educational policy analysis.
EDF 5890. Sociology of Nontraditional Approaches and Innovation in Education and Development (3). Critically reviews theories and research on the role of educational innovation in the development process.
EDF 5895r. Comparative Studies in Education (2–5). Examines the history and source materials of comparative education and selected educational issues or problems as discussed in the current social science literature from a comparative perspective. May be repeated to a maximum of ten (10) semester hours.
EDF 5896. Education and Political Development (3). Examines the political and sociological theories, concepts, and research which contribute to the understanding of the role of education in political development and policy making.
EDF 5897. Sociology of Education and Development (3). Introduction to sociological theories of national development and educational change. Examines social and cultural factors that affect education and the purported role of education in the development process.
EDF 5907r. Directed Individual Study (1–3). (S/U grade only.) May be repeated to a maximum of five (5) semester hours.
EDF 5911r. Supervised Research (1–4). (S/U grade only.) May be repeated to a maximum of five (5) semester hours.
EDF 5935r. Special Topics in Foundations of Education (1–3). Will offer topics not covered in regular courses; e.g., advanced quantitative research, Black and Latino education, economics and education, religion and diversity in public education, school choice policy issues, and urban educational policy. Offered on a student demand basis. Topics deal with policy and research issues in the foundations of education. May be repeated to a maximum of nine (9) semester hours.
EDF 5943r. Supervised Teaching (1–4). (S/U grade only.) May be repeated to a maximum of five (5) semester hours.
EDF 5974r. Thesis (3–6). (S/U grade only.) A minimum of six (6) semester hours is required.
EDF 5975r. Specialist in Education Thesis (3–6). (S/U grade only.) A minimum of six (6) semester hours is required.
EDF 6475. Qualitative Methods in Educational Research (3). Prerequisites: EDF 5612, 5630. Introduction to methods of data collection: qualitative, participant observation, and ethnographic interviews. Attention to strengths and shortcomings for use in educational research and evaluation.
EDF 6479. Qualitative Data Analysis (3). Prerequisite: EDF 6475 or equivalent. This course focuses on the analysis, interpretation and reporting of qualitative data collected during interpretive research.
EDF 6547. Philosophical Foundations of Education Research (3). Prerequisites: Graduate Standing. This course provides a historical and philosophical survey of educational research emphasizing the epistemological and ontological assumptions underlying different theories of and approaches to contemporary educational Inquiry.
EDF 6558. Seminar on John Dewey's Educational Philosophy (3). Advanced seminar providing coverage of Dewey's educational thought. Studies Dewey in the context of American pragmatism and educational progressivism.
EDF 6629r. Advanced Seminar: Selected Topics in Education and Economic Development (3). Prerequisite: EDF 5625. An analysis of selected topics and policy issues related to education and economic development. May be repeated to a maximum of six (6) semester hours.
EDF 6648. Policy Analysis in Education (3). Prerequisite: EDF 5641. Provides a comprehensive study of the policy analysis process. It illuminates and clarifies theoretical concepts in policy analysis through the discussion of cases and issues pertinent to the field of education.
EDF 6653. Planning Education for Socioeconomic Change (3). Provides a comprehensive overview of the theory and practice of planning in the context of development. Uses the theoretical foundation of planning as a generic framework for examining educational planning.
EDF 6945r. Internship in Educational Policy (1–9). (S/U grade only.) Prerequisite: EDF 5652. A supervised internship to provide students with experience in educational policy analysis and formation. May be repeated to a maximum of eighteen (18) semester hours.
EDF 6981r. Dissertation (1–12). (S/U grade only.)
EDF 8965r. Preliminary Doctoral Examination (0). (P/F grade only.)
EDF 8967r. Master's Comprehensive Examination (0). (P/F grade only.)
EDF 8970r. Specialist in Education Comprehensive Examination (0). (P/F grade only.)
EDF 8977r. Master's Thesis Defense (0). (P/F grade only.)
EDF 8980r. Specialist in Education Thesis Defense (0). (P/F grade only.)
EDF 8987r. Dissertation Defense (0). (P/F grade only.)
EDG 5250. Basic Concepts in Curriculum Planning and Organization (3). Provides the student with an in-depth view of curriculum and instruction; and a knowledge base for planning, designing, organizing, and implementing a program of curriculum and instruction.
EDG 5253. Designing, Implementing and Evaluating Curriculum (3). Prerequisites: EDG 5250. This course provides the foundation for designing, implementing and evaluating curriculum in the context of change theory, school restructuring, and benchmarking processes. The course is designed for current and prospective administrators interested in understanding the broad implications of curriculum issues on organizational leadership and management.
EDG 5945r. Advanced Associate Teaching (3). (S/U grade only.) May be repeated to a maximum of nine (9) semester hours.
EDM 5405. Issues, Trends, and Practices in Middle Level Education (3). Issues, trends, and practices in middle level education will be covered. The future of middle schools as a separate organizational unit is discussed in light of historical perspective. Grouping practices, developmentally appropriate curriculum and instruction, and leadership issues are explored.
EDS 5941r. Administration and Supervision of Clinical Education (1–3). (S/U grade only.) May be repeated to a maximum of nine (9) semester hours. May be taken with EDS 5942r.
EME 5941. Designs for In-Service Personnel Development (3). Systematic procedures for the design of staff development programs for educational, noneducational institutions.
EVT 5264. Organization, Administration, and Management of Vocational Education Programs (3). Concentration on specific topics such as management of vocational education programs, budget-finance, human resources, and accountability.
EVT 5265. Supervision and Development of Vocational Education Staff (3). Examination of major responsibilities of the local vocational supervisor involving typical problems, varied responsibilities, and effective techniques.
EVT 5664. Community Relations in Education (3). A course designed to develop knowledge, understanding, and skills in communications strategies for managing educational programs and marketing educational information.
EVT 5760. Designing Research in Educational Leadership (3). Basic concepts and techniques in research design, problem formulation, execution, and analysis, stressing application in educational leadership.
EVT 5905r. Directed Individual Study (1–3). (S/U grade only.) May be repeated to a maximum of five (5) semester hours.
EVT 5915r. Supervised Research (1–4). (S/U grade only.) May be repeated to a maximum of five (5) semester hours. A maximum of three (3) hours may apply to the master's degree.
EVT 5942r. Supervised Teaching (1–4). (S/U grade only.) May be repeated to a maximum of five (5) semester hours. A maximum of three (3) semester hours may apply to the master's degree.
EVT 5947r. Internship (1–8). (S/U grade only.) May be repeated to a maximum of twelve (12) semester hours.
EVT 5973r. Specialist in Education Thesis (1–6). (S/U grade only.) A minimum of six (6) semester hours credit is required.
EVT 6790. Evaluating Vocational Education (3). Encompasses evaluation theory and the application of evaluation strategies in vocational education.
EVT 6930r. Seminar in Vocational Research (1–3). (S/U grade only.) Comprehensive review and critique of current vocational research. Students also develop a literature review for dissertation prospectus or research proposal quality. May be repeated to a maximum of six (6) semester hours.
EVT 6980r. Dissertation (1–12). (S/U grade only.)
EVT 8964r. Preliminary Doctoral Examination (0). (P/F grade only.)
EVT 8968r. Specialist in Education Comprehensive Examination (0). (P/F grade only.)
EVT 8978r. Specialist in Education Thesis Defense (0). (P/F grade only.)
EVT 8985r. Dissertation Defense (0). (P/F grade only.)
HIGHER EDUCATION
A national leader in its field, the program in higher education offers study at the master's and doctoral levels, as well as certificate programs in college teaching and institutional research. Students pursuing a master's degree may choose from emphases in student affairs, general administration, and college business and finance. Each of the MS program tracks is designed to prepare professionals for entry-level administrative, management, and leadership positions in higher education. The program also offers both EdD and PhD doctoral programs in which students gain advanced knowledge and competency in utilizing analytical skills. The EdD program of study focuses on knowledge and skills associated with the management and administration of postsecondary institutions. The PhD program also provides these skills and understandings as well as in-depth study of research design and methodology. The certificate programs are offered to master's and doctoral students who wish to gain more specialized knowledge in college teaching and institutional research, and are intended to enhance an existing degree program. Information is available at http://www.fsu.edu/~elps/he/.
Definition of Prefixes
ADE—Adult Education
EDA—Education: Administration
EDF—Education: Foundations
EDH—Education: Higher
SDS—Student Development Services
Graduate Courses
ADE 5075. University Continuing Education (3). Emphasis is on the design and implementation of continuing education.
EDA 5227. The Role of the Woman Administrator in Education (3). Basic understandings of the role of the woman administrator in education, with focus upon her preparation and performance as reflected in the literature.
EDA 5569. State Education Policy (3). Examines the development of education policy through the state legislature, state boards of education, and the state budgeting process. Emphasizes eclectic research methods in the conduct of limited scope educational policy studies at the state level.
EDF 5089. Black and Latino Education: History and Policy (3). This course will provide future teachers, educators, policymakers, and others with an understanding of the history and socio-economic context of the educational experience of African-Americans and Latinos. Although the two largest minority groups in the United States, African Americans and Latinos are under-represented among students pursuing advanced course work in high school graduation rates, college completion, and other indicators of academic achievement. This course will explore factors that have impeded academic achievement at the K-12 and university levels, in addition to examining programs that foster success.
EDF 5941. Internship in Institutional Research (1–8). (S/U grade only.) Institutional research majors are assigned to offices or agencies engaged in institutional research. Practical applications related to classroom work.
EDH 5041. Intentional Interventions (3). This class is designed to explore techniques and resources available to support and assist higher education and student affairs practitioners in counseling and advising individuals and groups in contemporary colleges and universities.
EDH 5045. Student Development Theories for College Student Personnel Work (3). Young adult development tasks, college student and adult development theory, and application of theories by student affairs and higher education professionals.
EDH 5050. Seminar in Graduate Inquiry Resources (2). Analysis and evaluation of a research literature in education. Selection of a significant research topic and preparation of a literature review.
EDH 5051. Higher Education in America: Basic Understandings (3). The history, philosophy, policies, practices, and problems of America's community colleges, senior colleges, and universities.
EDH 5054. The American Community College: History and Development (3). This course is designed to introduce students to the philosophy and historical evolution of the American Community College. The focus will be on the social, economic, political, and educational forces that influence the community college, as well as the programs, services, and current issues.
EDH 5055. Introduction to Institutional Research (3). This course provides an introduction to institutional research as discipline in higher education. Course content is addressed within the context of organizational, administrative, political and ethical issues in institutional research. Practical experience with research databases and insights from currents practitioners in the field are integrated into the course content.
EDH 5068. Outcomes of Undergraduate Education (3). Prerequisites: EDF 5400; EDH 5051. This course develops a historical and theoretical foundation for conceptualizing "outcomes" of undergraduate education. It considers theoretical, technical, and policy issues in the assessment of outcomes.
EDH 5305. College Teaching: Instruction in Higher Education (3). Classroom and individualized instruction including objectives-oriented instruction, evaluation, student motivation, and media utilization in the college curriculum.
EDH 5405. Legal Aspects of Higher Education (3). Comprehensive analysis of legal concepts, procedures, and considerations relevant to higher education.
EDH 5406. Ethics and Inquiry (1). Examines the basic principles of ethics and their application to leadership issues in higher education.
EDH 5504. College and University Institutional Advancement (3). Provides an overview of comprehensive institutional advancement including planning, institutional relations, educational fund-raising, alumni, government relations, foundations, and corporate relations.
EDH 5630. Program Financial Management in Higher Education (3). This course analyzes the development and operation of programs and projects at the unit level in American higher education. Particular attention is given to the financial and planning aspects of program management.
EDH 5631. Academic Leadership and Middle Management in Higher Education (3). The dynamics and cultures of colleges and universities are analyzed through a detailed study of the structures, functions, and politics of academic departments. In addition, the interdependence of tasks and responsibilities of provosts, deans, and department chairs will be studied to demonstrate how leadership styles at these different levels converge and translate into teaching, research, and service at the department level.
EDH 5906r. Directed Individual Study (1–3). (S/U grade only.) May be repeated to a maximum of five (5) semester hours.
EDH 5915r. Supervised Research (1–4). (S/U grade only.) May be repeated to a maximum of five (5) semester hours. A maximum of three (3) hours may apply to the master's degree.
EDH 5931r. Special Topics in Higher Education (1–3). Prerequisites: EDH 5050, 5051, and 5054; or their equivalents. Content varies to provide opportunity to study current issues in higher education and topics not offered in other courses. May be repeated as topics vary to a maximum of twelve (12) semester hours.
EDH 5941r. Field Laboratory Internship (1–8). May be repeated to a maximum of twelve (12) semester hours.
EDH 5942r. Internship (1–8). (S/U grade only.) May be repeated to a maximum of twelve (12) semester hours. Doctoral candidates.
EDH 5943r. Supervised Teaching (1–4). (S/U grade only.) Designed to provide an opportunity for graduate students to engage in experimental teaching situations under the guidance of a faculty member. May be repeated to a maximum of five (5) semester hours. A maximum of three (3) hours may apply to the master's degree.
EDH 5944r. Internship (1–8). (S/U grade only.) May be repeated to a maximum of twenty-four (24) semester hours. Master's candidates.
EDH 5946. Internship in College and Community College Teaching (3). Prerequisite: Approval of area in which internship is to be completed. Supervised teaching in lower-division college courses.
EDH 5971r. Master's Thesis (1–6). (S/U grade only.) A minimum of six (6) semester hours is required.
EDH 5973r. Specialist in Education Thesis (1–6). (S/U grade only.) A minimum of six (6) semester hours credit is required.
EDH 6046. Diversity in Higher Education (2). Analysis of historical and contemporary diversity-related issues in higher education and society.
EDH 6067. International Perspectives in Higher Education (3). This course introduces learners to the international and comparative dimensions of higher education. Various topics covered in this course include comparison of higher education systems and the historical roots of the similarities and differences; comparison of the major participants in higher education across nations, with a special focus on the academic professoriate and college students; exchange of people and ideas in the global age; and salient policy issues in higher education from a global perspective, such as access and finance, accountability and quality assurance, and the emergence of entrepreneurial universities.
EDH 6081. Leadership and Change in Higher Education (3). Prerequisites: EDH 5051, 6635. Students are introduced to current problems and future opportunities for higher education and develop competencies as higher education leaders, researchers, and practitioners in order to lead higher education in the future. Particular emphasis is placed on the application of change strategies and organizational transformation. Students are introduced to collaborative approaches through the application of synergy, learning teams, and learning communities.
EDH 6206. College Curriculum: Issues of Philosophy and Development (3). Prerequisite: EDH 5051 or permission of instructor. This course examines perspectives that shape undergraduate and graduate college curricula. Students in the course analyze the structure and content of curriculum, how faculty teach, how students approach learning, and the dynamics of the curricular change process.
EDH 6401. Public Policy in Higher Education (3). Prerequisite: EDH 5051. This course gives graduate students a greater understanding of the process of public policy-making and the impact of public policy on higher education. Topics include the interaction between the states and the federal government and the interconnections between K–12 and higher education.
EDH 6505. Finance in Higher Education (3). Prerequisite: EDH 5051. This seminar examines major issues in the financing of higher education in the United States, including major policy issues in higher education finance; the roles of the federal government and states; and institutional budgeting and financial management.
EDH 6635. Organization and Governance of Higher Education (3). Prerequisite: EDH 5051. Through case studies, contemporary research and concepts drawn from the literature of organizational theory, students in this course are introduced to management and leadership in higher education and theoretical models applicable to these institutions. Students examine the organizational structure and culture of higher education and the functional attributes of administrative roles, processes of decision making and models of governance and policy-making internal and external to colleges and universities.
EDH 6935r. Seminar: Literature, Research, and Professional Writing in Higher Education (3). (S/U grade only.) This course serves to assist graduate students in the preparation of a prospectus. May be repeated to a maximum of six (6) semester hours.
EDH 6936. Seminar in Student Development Theories (3). This course gives doctoral students an opportunity to examine leading theories of college student development and the research literature supporting these theories. Students develop the ability to critique and evaluate student development theories and apply theory in higher education settings.
EDH 6980r. Dissertation (1–12). (S/U grade only.)
EDH 8964r. Preliminary Doctoral Examination (0). (P/F grade only.)
EDH 8966r. Master's Comprehensive Examination (0). (P/F grade only.)
EDH 8968r. Specialist in Education Comprehensive Examination (0). (P/F grade only.)
EDH 8976r. Master's Thesis Defense (0). (P/F grade only.)
EDH 8978r. Specialist in Education Thesis Defense (0). (P/F grade only.)
EDH 8985r. Dissertation Defense (0). (P/F grade only.)
SDS 5040. Student Personnel Work in Higher Education (3). Review of current policies and practices of selected areas of student personnel and selected administration.
SDS 5624. The American College Student (3). A developmental study of the contemporary college student and the campus climate.
SDS 5804. Practicum in Student Personnel Work (3). Provides opportunity for supervised practical experience in college student personnel work.