EDU 509 - Public School Administration

3 Cr. Hrs.

This course focuses in the theoretical bases of school administration; organizational principles, patterns and practices in public schools; decision making; administration of programs and services. Designed to assist in preparing aspiring school administrators with the program management and instructional leadership skills necessary to facilitate and/or direct the planning, programming and related activities necessary to raise standards and improve student achievement in public schools. This course offers future school leaders the opportunity to examine theory, practice, and skills in the area of human resources administration. Ways to effectively attract, train, motivate, and assign personnel in order to accomplish the goals and mission of the school district will be topics of discussion throughout the course.