Introduction to the field of educational administration including study of the administrative process, administrative behavior, social systems and systems analysis. Prerequisite: Valid Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent or written permission of the department head. F, Sum

Local, state, and federal statutory, constitutional and case laws, rulings, and opinions affecting education; legal rights and responsibilities of school personnel. Prerequisites: 5001 and Educational Foundations 0581. Valid Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent or written permission of the department head. F, Sum

Principles of taxation; local state, and federal financing of public education; equalization of educational opportunity, budget making. Prerequisites: 501 and Educational Foundations 5081. Valid Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent or written permission of the department head. Sp

Introduction to principles and techniques of instructional supervision in elementary and secondary schools. Prerequisites: 5001 and Educational Foundations 5081. Valid Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent or written permission of the department head. F, Sp, Sum

For teachers preparing to become supervising teachers; emphasis on developing students into effective, elementary and secondary teachers. Prerequisite: Valid Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent or written permission of the department head. Sp, Sum

Investigative study in selected problems for advanced graduate students. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.

Grades of CR (Credit) or NC (No Credit) will be awarded. Prerequisite: Valid Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent or written permission of the department head.

Functions of the visiting teacher, home and school visitation programs, analysis of attendance and related problems, promotion of school-home relationships, maintaining of necessary records. Prerequisites: 5001 and Educational Foundations 5081. Valid Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent or written permission of the department head. (Formerly 516.)

The dynamics of the interactions of schools with the elements of community are examined. Multicultural and multiracial concepts and the impact of these concepts on educational administration, processes and organization are emphasized. The designing of programs around the needs and problems of the school and its special publics is stressed also. Prerequisites: 5001 and Educational Foundations 5081. (Formerly 653B, Seminar in Educational Administration: School-Community Relations.) Sp, Sum II

This course is designed to improve the knowledge and competencies of those individuals in our school systems who are responsible for the development and management of human resources. More specifically, purposes include development of insight concerned with organization, plans, policies, procedures, and processes of personnel administration. Prerequisites: 5001 and Educational Foundations 5081. Valid Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent or written permission of the department head. (Formerly 653C, Seminar in Educational Administration: School Personnel Administration.) F, Sum II

Advanced study of selected aspects related to supervision of instruction including organization of in-service programs, clinical supervision and evaluation of teaching. Prerequisite: 5021. Valid Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent or written permission of the department head.(Formerly 5022.) Sp, Sum

Administrative and supervisory responsibilities of the elementary school principal. Prerequisites: A minimum of 18 hours of required EDAS courses and Educational Foundations 5081. Valid Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent or written permission of the department head. (Formerly 534.) Sp

Administrative and supervisory responsibilities of the secondary school principal. Prerequisites: A minimum of 18 hours of required EDAS courses and Educational Foundations 581. Valid Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent or written permission of the department head. (Formerly 544.) Sp

This course provides 120 clock hours of supervised field-based experience in general school administration. Must meet all other eligibility requirements for Louisiana Teaching Certificate in field of study to earn credit and grade. (Candidate must pass PRAXIS Educational Leadership test to complete course)