12 courses with the subject EDAM, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
EDAM 650(3-3-0) Leadership Development and Evaluation Seminar: This seminar engages the student in a
variety of activities designed to identify strengths and weaknesses and to develop a knowledge base and skills related to school based management and the utilization of computer-based management information systems. The student will: respond to self-analysis instruments and participate in various self-improvement activities relating to problem solving, leadership styles, adaptability, risk-management, transactional analysis, motivation, observation and listening; examine problems and procedures in the development and implementation of school-based management principles; and study the utilization of computer-based management information systems and use of modern telecommunications in increasing the effectiveness of communication between the school and the community at large. Required clinical experiences will include observation of school board meetings; investigation of available data bases for decision making in governmental agencies, business and management situations; workshops and seminars; participation in professional development activities through teleconferencing, and self-assessment and professional development portfolios in collaboration with school districts and the North Carolina Leadership Academy. Prerequisite: Admitted to the MSA degree program.
EDAM 651(3-3-0) Humanistic Dimensions and Diversity: The examination of the factors relating to human
behavior within an organization is the focus of this course. The student will examine organizations with the context of human characteristics and behaviors and will engage in discussions and activities designed to build effective leadership skills in addressing organizational issues relating to group dynamics, team building, decision making, and empowerment of teachers, parents, and community. This course also will include a discussion of relevant issues from educational psychology, social psychology and human growth and development. Field based clinical experiences in inter-agency collaboratives, county government, health and social services, community-based agencies and organizations, and business and industrial sites will be required. Prerequisite: Admitted to the MSA degree program.
EDAM 652(3-3-0) Research Methodology: Focus is on research methodology, with emphasis on effective problem
solving approaches, research techniques, research design, and applications of statistical methods. Selected concepts covered include: estimation, graphic methods, hypothesis testing and variance, correlation, and non-parametric procedures in the context of educational studies. Computer software programs widely used in educational research are examined and demonstrated. Students are required to select their action research topic and begin the development of the conceptual framework for the project. Prerequisite: Admitted to the MSA degree program. EDAM 660 (3-3-0) Leadership in Educational Organizations: An analysis of the various leadership theories with a major focus on situational leadership, leadership styles and style-flex. The course explores and tests (through required field-based clinical activities) leadership skills and strategies necessary for effective school oversight. The student engages in an in-depth review of the literature relevant to effective organizational change and analysis as a foundation for the development of change topologies. Field-based clinical experiences are required during which students are provided opportunities to identify issues affecting the school and engage in proposing solutions utilizing leadership concepts. Required clinical experiences will include observation of board meetings and activities of state educational agencies, regional technical assistance centers, school districts, local school advisory boards, and regional and state professional meetings and conferences of superintendents, principals, and assistant principals.
EDAM 661(3-3-0) Legal and Policy Professional Issues
This course is designed to review laws that pertain to public schools, including constitutional laws, state laws and landmark court decisions that have helped to shape school law. The impact of school law on formulation and implementation of school-based policy and procedures will be explored. Students will complete an analysis of recent state judicial decisions and legal structures as related to responsibility and accountability of school leaders. The course will also engage the student in an examination of the school system as a policy system and the implementation of these policies by the school leader at the building level. Focus areas include: relationships of local school district policies to state policies, constraints imposed by state policies, implications of the state local system for local control, and effects of community expectations and participation in policy making at the school district and building levels. The clinical modules will include case studies; investigation of the role and responsibilities of North Carolina Center for Public Policy and Research, the Institute of Government of the University of North Carolina, the North Carolina Center for Rural Development and other state agencies and organizations involved in policy development. EDAM 670 (3-3-0) Trends and Issues: Resources
EDAM 670(3-3-0) Trends and Issues: Resources Management/Society and the Schools: This course engages the
student in the examination of social issues that impact the school environment, including issues related to: equity, gender and quality; multi cultural education; diversity; and privatization. It also provides an in-depth study of the basic principles of financing public education. The primary focus is on an examination of revenue sources and various business functions including: budget preparation, purchasing, accounting and fiscal policies and law related issues. The course also addresses the use of people resources for reducing the fiscal cost of operation of the schools. Case studies; investigations of local, state, and federal financing of public education through onsite visitations, presentations by experts and research projects; and community surveys for environmental analyses will comprise clinical experiences for this course.
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 6 Internship Part II is the first semester of a full time year-long administrative experience. The course provides interns with opportunities to develop insight into administrative processes focusing on skills of observation and diagnosis while shadowing site administrators and mentors/coaches. Weekly seminars with participating faculty members are devoted to analysis and discussion of the intern's field experiences and conferencing with site administrators.
*Prerequisites required. Electives, 6 credits Six credit hours of electives should be selected from business, arts and sciences, or special education. DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY EDUCATION The major goal of the Department of Elementary Education is to prepare education professionals as facilitators of learning by providing a quality graduate degree program in Elementary Education (K-6), and licensure programs in elementary education and in reading. The elementary education curriculum is approved by the North Carolina State Department of Public Instruction for licensure. The curriculum leads to a graduate degree in Elementary Education (K- 6). DEGREES OFFERED: Master of Education (M.Ed.): Elementary Education (K-6) Reading Education (K-12) LICENSURE-ONLY PROGRAMS: Class A Level Licensure: Elementary Education (K-6) Reading Education (K-6) Master of Education: Elementary Education (K-6) ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE AT LEAST A CLASS A LEVEL LICENSE IN A TEACHING FIELD TO BE ACCEPTED INTO THE MASTER OF EDUCATION DEGREE PROGRAM. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS, 36-39 Credits Professional Education Core, 12 Credits EDUC 610 Planning and Implementing Instruction for Diverse Learners EDUC 641 Advanced Studies in Human Development and Learning EDUC 650 Effective Practices for Teaching, Learning, and Collaborative Leadership EDUC 690 Applied Research in Education
EDAM 698(3-3-0) Computer Usage for Educational Administrators: This course is designed to enhance the
computer literacy of educational administrators in the field of education and provide exposure to a wide spectrum of electronic technology in administration and a classroom setting. Attention will be paid to technologies that permit access to all branches of education. This will include networks and bulletin boards, interactive voice, visual interactions, data and image transmission, designing and implementing instructional and administrative procedures. Students will be
