ADMINISTRATION AND SUPERVISION COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND COUNSELING
COUNSELING 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, fi nancial accounting, property accounting,
and general administrative details. Prerequisite: ASE 532 or concurrent enrollment.
Prerequisite: ASE 532 and ASE 668.
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 and ASE 668.
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. Prerequisite: ASE
532 and ASE 668.
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 and ASE 668.
ASE 587 WORKSHOP IN EDUCATION. The topic(s) included will vary with academic
program and semester offered. Note: Maximum of six hours of coursework allowed
in a student’s program.
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 identifi ed 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 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 and ASE 668.
ASE 662 PRACTICUM IN SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION (PRINCIPALSHIP). 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 core hours required for masters course work.
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.
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 or concurrent enrollment.
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 and ASE 668.
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 fi eld 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
certifi cation 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 post-master’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 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 532
and 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.
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.