College: Institute of Graduate Programs

This major prepares students to take on leadership roles in educational institutions, focusing on school administration, educational policy, curriculum development, and leadership. Students develop skills in organizational management, strategic planning, educational law, and community engagement. The program emphasizes applying theoretical knowledge to real-world educational environments. Graduates are prepared for careers in school administration, educational policy, and related fields.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the fundamentals of educational management and leadership.
• Develop skills in school administration, educational policy, and curriculum development.
• Learn techniques in organizational management, strategic planning, and community engagement.
• Explore educational law, ethics, and policy analysis.
• Understand the role of educational leadership in enhancing excellence and equity.
• Analyze challenges and opportunities in educational administration.
• Develop teamwork and problem-solving skills for educational projects.

Main Outline:

1. Introduction to Educational Administration - Overview of educational administration and the role of educational leaders.
2. School Management - Principles of school management and effective management techniques.
3. Educational Policy - Fundamentals of educational policy and policy analysis techniques.
4. Curriculum Development - Principles of curriculum development and techniques for creating effective curricula.
5. Organizational Management - Fundamentals of organizational management and techniques for fostering a positive work environment.
6. Strategic Planning in Education - Principles of strategic planning and techniques for developing strategic plans.
7. Educational Law and Ethics - Understanding educational law, ethics, and professional conduct.
8. Community Engagement and Partnerships - Fundamentals of community engagement and techniques for developing educational partnerships.
9. Research Methods in Educational Administration - Principles of research methods and techniques for conducting educational research.
10. Capstone Project in Educational Administration - A practical project to apply skills acquired in school management or policy analysis.

Assessment Methods:

School management plans, policy analysis, curriculum development projects, organizational management strategies, strategic planning reports, legal and ethical considerations papers, community engagement plans, research methodology papers, group projects, and internships.

Recommended Textbooks:

• "Educational Administration: A Comprehensive Introduction" by George J. Peters.
• "School Management: A Comprehensive Guide" by Allan Walker and James Ko.
• "Educational Policy: An Introduction to Theory and Practice" by Joel Spring.
• "Curriculum Development: A Practice Guide" by Allan Walker and Stephen D. Brookfield.
• "Educational Law and Ethics: A Comprehensive Guide" by Charles J. Russo.

Prerequisites:

Basic knowledge of education, management, and policy analysis. Suitable for students interested in educational management, school administration, and educational policy.

Duration of the Major:

Typically 4 years to earn a bachelor's degree, including coursework, projects, and internships.

Certification:

Graduates can earn a degree in educational administration and pursue certifications such as a School Principal License or Educational Leadership Certification.

Target Audience:

Aspiring school managers, educational policy analysts, curriculum developers, and professionals seeking specialization in educational management and leadership. This major provides students with leadership, management, and strategic planning skills necessary for excellence in educational administration, enhancing effective and ethical leadership in educational settings.