GRADUATE COURSES
ADMINISTRATION AND SUPERVISION COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
ASE 510 SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR WORKSHOP.
This course deals with current topics in school administration.
One semester hour is earned and the course may be repeated
for a maximum of three hours. NOTE: Maximum of three hours
workshop course work allowed in a student's program.
ASE 532 ADMINISTRATION AND ORGANIZATION
OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS. This introductory course deals with
the basic activities of educational management, theories and
concepts, organization, and governance of the public schools.
It is the initial course in the program(s).
ASE 563 SCHOOL SUPPORT SERVICES.
Study is made of the management of school services for which
the chief administrator of an educational unit is responsible.
Topics considered include attendance accounting, financial
accounting, property accounting, and general administrative
details. Prerequisite: ASE 532.
ASE 572 FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL
SCHOOL LAW. The course provides a study of the legal basis
of school control; the relation of the federal government
to public education, the state as the fundamental legal unit
in organization and administration of a state system of schools;
the district as the unit of local school control; and legal
duties and responsibilities of the state and local boards
of education. Prerequisite: ASE 532.
ASE 578 CURRICULUM PLANNING.
This course provides a study of the various factors which
influence curriculum change; the role and responsibilities
of different personnel and agencies in curriculum planning;
procedures in implementing curriculum change; and current
programs in public school curriculum K-12.
ASE 579 METHODS OF RESEARCH.
Study is made of types and methods of educational research,
the collecting, analyzing and sharing of data with the public.
The student is expected to complete a research project or
field study utilizing appropriate methods of educational research.
ASE 586 SPECIAL POPULATIONS AND
SPECIAL PROGRAMS. Study is made of special programs offered
in public schools including special and compensatory education,
bilingual and ESL education, adult and continuing education,
and vocational and technical education. Prerequisite: ASE
532.
ASE 587 WORKSHOP IN EDUCATION.
The topic(s) included will vary with academic program and
semester offered.
ASE 610 WORKSHOP IN EDUCATIONAL
LEADERSHIP. This course deals with current topics in educational
leadership. The topics selected for the workshop will be based
on needs identified through collaborative endeavors with schools,
service centers, professional organizations and governmental
agencies. The course may be repeated for a maximum of three
hours. NOTE: Maximum of three hours workshop course work allowed
in a student's program.
ASE 630 PUBLIC INFORMATION AND COMMUNITY
RELATIONS. This is a study of systems for the development
of school-community relations and an understanding of the
school's purposes, functions, achievements and needs to the
patrons. Prerequisite: Twelve hours of Principalship core
course work, ASE 671 and ASE
694.
ASE 660 PSYCHOLOGY OF LEARNING.
Study is made of the principles of psychology as they apply
to learning and teaching. Pertinent research is studied in
an attempt to find ways to make instruction more effective.
Prerequisite: ASE 532.
ASE 662 PRACTICUM IN SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION
(MID-MANAGEMENT). This two-semester laboratory course
is designed to provide intensive study and field experience
in problems relating to a specific job at the elementary,
middle or senior high school level. Prerequisites: Completion
of minimum of 36 hours required for masters course work. This
course is repeated for six hours required for certification.
ASE 664 SCHOOL FINANCE. This
course deals with basic concepts of public finance; problems
in local, state, and federal support of education; state financial
systems, with emphasis on Texas; local taxation; budgeting;
financing capital items; and fiscal management. Prerequisite:
Twelve hours of Principalship core course work and ASE
532.
ASE 668 INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP
I. The course focuses on leadership for the improvement
of instruction and includes current research on school and
teaching effectiveness. Prerequisite: ASE
532.
ASE 671 ROLE OF THE PRINCIPAL IN
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION. This course is designed for school
administrators and supervisors. Consideration is given to
organization, program curriculum, plant supervision, and evaluation
for the principal functioning at the elementary, middle or
senior high school level. Prerequisite: ASE
532.
ASE 672 PRACTICUM IN SUPERVISION.
This course provides a field practicum for students seeking
a position as an instructional supervisor. It is designed
to provide intensive study of the field of instructional leadership.
Prerequisite: Final semester of masters work.
ASE 673 PRACTICUM IN SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION
(SUPERINTENDENCY). The course provides a study of the
duties and responsibilities of the school administrator as
related to public relations, personnel administration, instructional
leadership, financial management and school plant planning.
Prerequisite: Final semester of certification work.
ASE 675 WOMEN IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP.
This course addresses issues and challenges of particular
interest to women in educational leadership positions. It
is designed to encourage prospective women administrators
by enhancing leadership, interpersonal and motivational skills.
ASE 687 FIELD STUDIES IN EDUCATIONAL
ADMINISTRATION. This course will provide postmaster's
students an opportunity to engage in a detailed field study
under the direction of graduate faculty. The topic and area
of study must be approved by the supervising faculty member.
Prerequisite: Master's Degree and approval of the supervising
professor.
ASE 690 THE SCHOOL PLANT. The
course is designed for school superintendents, business managers,
and other school personnel whose responsibilities include
school plant planning and management. Topics considered include
how to use and maintain present school plants, keeping the
school board and community informed as to building needs,
selecting architects, and financing construction, and the
developing educational specifications. Prerequisite: Twelve
hours of Principalship core course work, ASE 532, ASE 664,
and ASE 671.
ASE 694 INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP
II. This course is designed to certify individuals as
having completed Instructional Leadership Development. Emphasis
is also placed on the improvement of instruction through research
findings and demonstration of instructional improvement in
various curricular offerings. Prerequisite: ASE
668.
ASE 695 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT.
Study is made of the administrator's role in recruiting and
retaining adequate staff. Such topics as recruitment, salary
policy, tenure, leaves, contractual obligations, and academic
freedom are considered. Prerequisite: Twelve hours of Principalship
core course work and ASE 671.
ASE 696 APPRAISAL AND DEVELOPMENT
OF EDUCATIONAL PERSONNEL. This course is designed to prepare
individuals to assess the effectiveness of instruction. Emphasis
is also placed on evaluation techniques, conferencing with
teachers and development of professional growth plans. Prerequisite:
ASE 668 and ASE 694.
ASE 697 CURRENT ISSUES FOR SCHOOL
ADMINISTRATORS. This course will provide practicing and
prospective school administrators an opportunity to become
current with state and national education issues. These issues
will include school finance, school law, special programs,
leadership and management, instructional issues, evaluation
of programs and personnel, and changing policies at the state
and national level. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.
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