Educational Administration (EDA)

EDA594. Fieldwork in Ed Admin. 0 Credits.

EDA701. Internship in Educational Administration and Supervision. 3-12 Credits.

Planned and individual program will provide training and experience in a school leadership position in the area where certification is sought. Will be part-time for two semesters. Three credits per semester. There are visitations from college personnel to assist and guide the intern. Four (4) seminars are required.

EDA702. Internship In Educational Administration and Supervision II. 2 Credits.

A planned and individual program will provide training and experience in a school leadership position in the area where certification is sought. May be full-time for one semester. Three credits per semester. There are visitations from college personnel to assist and guide the intern. Eight (8) seminars are required.

EDA751. Public School Accounting. 3 Credits.

This course examines basic municipal accounting as it pertains to NYS accounting and reporting. Topics include GAAD; uniform system of accounts, including practice sets; familiarization with annual independent audits; and required state reports.

EDA752. Public School Budgeting. 3 Credits.

There have been significant changes in state and federal budgeting requirements since this class was last taught. Districts are now required to budget and report by building with a per student calculation included. Transparency reporting through an equity lens will be incorporated into the curriculum.

EDA759. Administrative Leadership and School Organization. 3 Credits.

The history of organizations and the changing models and theories of school leadership are presented analyzing the influence prevailing models have on school administrative leadership.

EDA760. Current Issues in Educational Administration. 3 Credits.

This course will examine the effects social conditions have on children and families whose educational needs have been marginalized. Students will evaluate the effectiveness of school reform initiatives and develop ways to provide equitable education for all children.

EDA763. Educational Supervision and Accountability. 3 Credits.

This course examines the administrator's role in the application of effective supervisory practices as they relate to certified and non-certified personnel. COURSE FEE FOR WATERMARK .

EDA769. The Principalship. 3 Credits.

This course examines the various roles and responsibilities of the building Principal as school building leader. Students will examine the issues facing the Principal and develop coping strategies for addressing them.

EDA772. Administrative Theory and Practice. 3 Credits.

This course provides an overview of administrative theory and its impact on educational administration. A variety of theories, concepts, ideas, and practices are reviewed in the areas of organization, leadership,decision-making, communication, change, conflict, and ethics. COURSE FEE FOR WATERMARK .

EDA774. Human Resource Management for Administrators. 3 Credits.

The purpose of this course is to study the School District Business Leader's role in the human resource management at the building and central office levels. The course will examine comprehensively the personnel function in the school districts and buildings specifically in the areas of hiring and evaluating staff, contract administration and negotiations, personnel development, and critical issues of human resource management for the leader of a learning and growing school community. It is expected that participants will acquire insight and assistance in the development of caring, critical, and reflective professionals responsive to the needs of a diverse community.

EDA775. New York State Education Law and Policy Implementation. 3 Credits.

This course addresses the laws and policies that affect schools in New York State. New York State laws and regulations, as influenced by federal constitutional and statutory laws, will be examined as they relate to governing, managing, and implementing school programs.

EDA776. Finance and Revenue Management. 3 Credits.

Theory and practices of educational finance in public education. Relations with state and federal sources, changing conceptions of government functions. Foundation support for education, grants for research and innovation. Weaknesses and strengths of current educational finance and suggested improvements. Interrelations of education and the economy; financing local school systems.

EDA777. Finance and Revenue Management II. 3 Credits.

The theory, practices, and applications of educational finance in public education and the responsibilities regarding state and federal sources and changing conceptions of government functions are presented.

EDA784. Curriculum Development for Administrators. 3 Credits.

This course examines the foundations, principles, and issues in curriculum. Emphasis will be placed on evaluation of the structure and content of curriculum, effectiveness of the delivery systems, and on development and alignment of the curriculum.

EDA789. The Superintendency. 3 Credits.

This course examines the roles and responsibilities of a superintendent of schools. There will be additional emphasis on the tasks and problems faced by superintendents in an ever-changing pluralistic society. Attention will also be given to the superintendency in New York State. The American Association of School Administrator's Professional Standards for the Superintendency will serve as a basis for this course.

EDA792. Internship in Educational Administration (3-6). 3-12 Credits.

Provides a practical experience in a school business office for a full year (part time) and one summer (full time). Visitation from College personnel to assist and guide the intern. Eight seminars are required.

EDA793. Ed Admin Selected Topic. 1-12 Credits.

Selected topics courses are regularly scheduled courses that focus on a particular topic of interest. Descriptions are printed in the Schedule of Classes each semester. Selected topics courses may be used as elective credit and may be repeated for credit, provided that the topic of the course changes.

EDA795. Indep Study Ed Admin. 1-12 Credits.