ASE 532 ADMINISTRATION AND ORGANIZATION OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
This course deals with the basic activities
of educational management, theories and concepts, organization, and governance of the public
schools.
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.
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.
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 Mid-Management 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.
ASE 662 PRACTICUM IN SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION (MID-MANAGEMENT).
This 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: Final semester of certification 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 Mid-Management 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.
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 certification as an
instructional supervisor. It is designed to provide intensive study of the field of school
supervision. Prerequisite: Final semester
of certification 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 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 Mid-Management
core course work.
ASE 694 INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP II. This course is designed to certify
individuals as having completed
Instructional Leadership Training. 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 Mid-Management 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 694.
ASE 697 CURRENT ISSUES FOR SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS. This course will
provide practicing and prospective
school administrators an opportunity to become current with site 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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