Department of Teacher Education

Chair: Donna Crenshaw, Assistant Professsor

Location: MCL 412
Phone:    940-898-2271 or 940-898-2735
Fax:        940-898-2733
E-mail:    csmith@twu.edu
Website: www.twu.edu/cope/te/

Faculty: Professors C. Funk, V. Gershner, S. Ivie, P.J. Karr-Kidwell, L. Kinnison, R. Rodriguez, C. Thomas, M. Wiebe; Associate Professors J. Barbour, D. Cunningham, P. Dam, R. Fritsch, E. J. Irons; Assistant Professors M.F.B. Garza, B. Lerner, D. Salazar.

Graduate Degrees Offered

• M.A., M.Ed., in Administration.
• M.A., M.Ed., in Elementary Education
• M.A., M.Ed. in Special Education with degree program leading to certification in Educational Diagnostician, Emotionally Disturbed, Generic Special Education, Gifted Education, and Severely-Profoundly Handicapped.
• Ph.D. in Special Education. The doctoral degree in Special Education is granted through the Federation of North Texas Area Universities.

The Department of Teacher Education is comprised of four program areas: Special Education, Bilingual Education, Professional Studies, and Educational Administration. Graduate degrees offered include: Master of Arts, Master of Education, Doctor of Education, and Doctor of Philosophy.

Special Education

The Special Education Program offers advanced degrees that allow individuals to enhance their knowledge of research in special education, become master teachers in specific area of exceptionality and obtain teaching certifications in specialized areas. Graduate programs are individualized to meet the career needs and interests of students. Students may study the general field of special education or specialize in assessment, emotional disturbance, gifted and talented, learning disabilities, or mental retardation/developmental disabilities.

As part of the graduate degree students may work toward a special education teaching certificate. Certificates are awarded by the State Board of Educator Certification; contact the Department for current information about Texas certificates.

Admission Requirements for M.Ed. or M.A.

Admission to any Special Education graduate degree program is based on several factors including an earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education, and GPA for the last 60 hours of undergraduate study. Contact the program for more information.

Students who seek post-baccalaureate special education teacher certification must have an undergraduate GPA of 2.5 overall and 3.0 on the last 60 hours, TASP scores of 260 in reading, 240 in math and 240 in writing.

General Requirements for M.Ed. or M.A.

The M.Ed. requires 36 hours: 6 hours of research which includes a professional paper, 9 hours of special education core courses, and 21 hours of coursework that will constitute a specialization area in the field of Special Education. The M.A. requires a thesis. Students must complete an oral final examination.

Ph.D. in Special Education

The Ph.D. in special education is offered as a cooperative program between the University of North Texas and Texas Woman's University under guidelines established by the Federation of North Texas Area Universities. The program enables students to utilize the combined faculty, library, computer facilities and research opportunities available at both universities in the development of their doctoral studies.

The federation doctoral program provides opportunities for formal course work, seminars, independent study, participation in regional and national conferences, and dissertation research. The program also includes federation-sponsored seminars featuring outstanding nationally and internationally recognized educators.

Given the importance of appropriate educational experiences during the early years for both the individual and the society at large, graduate programs are needed that provide education for future leaders in the conceptualization and provision of special education programs as well as expertise in conducting research that will extend understanding of the importance and means of providing special education experiences. The purpose of the federated doctoral program in special education is to prepare professional educators to assume leadership roles in higher education, and public and private education settings. Graduates are prepared to assume diverse roles including teaching, research and administrative responsibilities.

Students initially apply for admission to the graduate school of one of the participating universities. After meeting the general university admission standards, each student's application is then reviewed by the Special Education Federation Admissions Committee made up of faculty from both TWU and UNT. Students who graduate from the federation program will receive the Ph.D. from the university through which they entered the program.

Program Faculty

The doctoral program is staffed by faculty from both the University of North Texas and Texas Woman's University.

The policies of the doctoral program are guided by committees made up of faculty from both of the participating institutions. The policies must be consistent with the policies of both participating universities.

Admission Requirements for Ph.D.

Please see the admission section at the front of this catalog and contact the program.

Admission to the doctoral program in special education takes into consideration several factors deemed as important for success in graduate studies. No single factor determines an individual's eligibility for admission.

Admission to the federation doctoral program in special education is a two-step process. Each applicant first must apply to and meet the general admission requirements of either the Graduate School at TWU or the School of Graduate Studies at UNT. The student should apply to the school that best meets their research and career objective.

Application for students who meet initial admission standards are forwarded to the Special Education Federation Admission Committee for review. Acceptance into the federation doctoral program is contingent upon the applicant meeting the following program admission standards.

General Requirements for Doctoral Degree

Total Hours Required: 90 hours above baccalaureate, including 6-12 hours for dissertation.

Major/Emphasis: Requirements will depend upon individual student’s needs.

Minor: 15-18 hours in allied area(s) such as computer information systems, psychology, sociology, counseling and guidance, adapted physical education, or regular education.

Research Tools: For the Ph.D., computer language, or reading knowledge of one foreign language and advanced proficiency in statistics and research methodology.

Residence Requirement: For specific information, consult the Department.

Qualifying Examination: A comprehensive written examination encompassing knowledge common to the doctoral degree program is required. Sections which are failed may be retaken after six months. No student who fails a section of the qualifying examination after two attempts will be admitted to candidacy for a degree.

Final Examination: Oral and/or written examination covering knowledge of course work and defense of dissertation. May be taken two times only.

Students are required to have a master's degree in special education or an appropriate related field in order to enter the program. Students not meeting this requirement or who are deficient in specific areas will be required to take additional courses. Students are not admitted to the doctoral program until the master's degree requirement and deficiencies are met.

For students holding the master's degree, a minimum of 60 hours beyond the master's is required plus satisfaction of the tool requirement. Based upon review of the preparation of each entering student, additional deficiency courses may be required. The following specific degree requirements must be completed. A list of UNT and TWU special education course description follows after the program description.

1. Each student must complete at least 6 hours of doctoral-level courses from TWU and 6 hours from UNT (EDSP 6290 and EDSP 6440).

   In addition to the above 12 hours, students must complete a sequence of courses at their respective degree-granting institution. The following courses may apply to each institution respectively.

   Texas Woman's University

   EDUC 6023     Practicum in Assessment and Evaluation of Individuals with Disabilities (3 hours).
   EDUC 6333     Seminar in Emotional and Behavioral Disorders (3 hours).
   EDUC 6403     Seminar in Learning Disabilities (3 hours).
   EDUC 6423     Seminar in Policies and Procedures in Special Education (3 hours).
   EDUC 6103     Social, Psychological and Educational Aspects of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disablities
   EDUC 6903     Special Topics
   EDUC 6723     Practicum (3 to 6 hours).

   University of North Texas

   EDSP 6270     Analysis of Trends, Issues and Research in Special Education (3 hours).
   EDSP 6280     Program Analysis in Special Education (3 hours).
   EDSP 6300     Program Development for Students with Severe Behavioral Problems (3 hours).
   EDSP 6310     Current Research in Behavioral Disorders (3 hours).
   EDSP 6410     Theoretical Issues in Learning Disabilities (3 hours).
   EDSP 6900     Special Problems (6 hours).
   EDSP 6030     Internship (6 hours).

2. Minor. Each student must complete a minor area. This minor area consists of 12 to 18 semester credit hours. In fulfillment of this requirement, students will select the most appropriate courses from the offerings of both participating universities with the advisement of the minor area professors.

3. Additional Degree Requirement. Additional requirements to complete the degree may be imposed by the Special Education Federation Admissions Committee. All entering students at UNT must complete 9 semester hours of introductory research and statistics and 9 additional credit hours in either advanced research and statistics or computer education.

4. Each student must complete a research tool subject that will enhance the completion of the dissertation research. In most cases the research tool subject will consist of research methods or computer-related courses. Students enrolling through UNT are required to take 9 semester credit hours of computer education to fulfill this requirement.

5. The student must complete successfully the written qualifying examination prepared by the Special Education Federation Qualifying Examination Committee.

6. The Student must successfully develop a dissertation proposal, defend the proposal, and successfully complete and defend the proposed research. The research project should add substantive confirmation or understanding of the principles, theories and practices of special education. Both quantitative and qualitative research projects are acceptable.

Certificates in Bilingual Education and English as a second language are awarded by the State Board for Educator Certification; contact the Department for information about current Texas certificates.

Educational Administration

Admission Requirements

Please see the admission section at the front of this catalog.

General Requirements for All Master’s Degrees

Total hours required: 36, including 6 hours for thesis (M.A.) or 3 hours for professional paper (M.Ed.)

Final examination: Requirements are outlined in the departmental manual.

Certification Programs Offered

Certificates are awarded by the State Board for Education Certification; contact the Department for information about current Texas certificates.

Minors Offered to Students from Other Departments and Requirements

A minor in Administration requires 6 hours for a master’s degree.

Minors Offered to Students from Other Departments

A minor in Administration requires 6 hours for a master’s degree.

Courses of Instruction in Special Education

EDUC 5013. Collaboration in the Schools. Communicative/interactive interpersonal skills used in collaborative problem-solving approaches for classroom teachers, administrators, and support personnel. Emphasis will be placed on strategies to present serious learning and behavioral problems for at-risk and exceptional populations. Prerequisite. Permission of the instructor. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

EDUC 5033. Methods of Teaching Special Education. Practical application of theories, methods, and materials for teaching academic subjects to the mildly handicapped. Developing specific goals of instruction; selection of curriculum; design, use, and evaluation of educational media and materials. Prerequisite: EDUC 5803 or permission of instructor. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

EDUC 5053. Principles of Learning for Exceptional Children. Review of principles of learning for normal children; learning characteristics of handicapped children; comparison of differences in learning between handicapped and normal children; methods of classroom control of the handicapped with emphasis on behavior modification; learning sequencing; and creating a proper learning atmosphere. Prerequisites: ELDR 5143 or EDUC 5803. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

EDUC 5083. Alternative Assessment Strategies. Focuses on development and administration of alternative assessment measures for evaluating academic and vocational goals for individuals with disabilities. Prerequisite: EDUC 5803 or permission of the instructor. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

EDUC 5093. Trends and Issues in Special Education. Grouping, placement, and administrative procedures, reporting to parents, use of ancillary and auxiliary personnel, IEP development. Prerequisites: EDUC 5033. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

EDUC 5103. Developmental Disabilities. Psychological, educational, institutional, and physical needs of individuals with developmental disabilities; analysis of case histories; intellectual evaluations; vocational assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Prerequisite: EDCU 5803 or permission of the instructor. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

EDUC 5153. Clinical Instruction in Psychoeducational Assessment. Structured clinical experiences in using techniques and psychoeducational procedures for cognitive, academic, and behavioral assessment. Prerequisite: EDUC 5823, 5843 or permission of instructor. Two laboratory hours a week and two lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

EDUC 5163. Inclusive Educational Programming. This course is designed to provide information about inclusive education along with some hands-on experience in instructional design for diverse learners. The course is recommended for both general and special educators. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

EDUC 5213. Individuals with Multiple and Severe Disabilities. Etiology, medical and behavioral aspects of multiple and severe disabilities. Assessment procedures, instructional strategies, and vocational considerations. Prerequisite: EDUC 5803. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

EDUC 5303. Students with Emotional/Behavioral Disorders. Behavioral characteristics and needs of students with emotional/behavioral disorders in both regular and special classrooms; issues related to vocational and transition planning; parent training, and consultation procedures. Prerequisite: EDUC 5803. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

EDUC 5313. School-based Interventions for Students with Emotional/Behavioral Disorders. Methods of teaching; learning characteristics unique to different types of disturbances; maintaining discipline; curriculum; goals of teaching; task analysis; planning career and transition goals and strategies; observations; and crisis intervention. Prerequisites: EDUC 5803 and EDUC 5303. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

EDUC 5323. Models and Theories for the Education of Students with Emotional/Behavioral Disorders. Models and theories relating to etiology of emotional disturbances including biological, sociological, and psychological; relationship between learning and normal and abnormal behavior; treatment of emotional disturbances; and interdisciplinary program coordination. Prerequisites: EDUC 5803 and EDUC 5303. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

EDUC 5433. Language Problems of Students with Disabilities. Overview of language and communication problems: specific problems related to students with learning disabilities, mental retardation, behavioral disorders, autism, hearing impairment, and visual impairment; language in the classroom, intervention models and procedures. Prerequisite: EDUC 5803 or equivalent. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

EDUC 5443. Individuals with Learning Disabilities. Identification, characteristics, and etiology of children with language and learning disorders (including dyslexia) who do not have other significant mental or physical disabilities; adult consequences of learning disabilities. Prerequisite: EDUC 5803. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

EDUC 5503. Survey on Giftedness and Creativity. Overview of education for gifted/talented individuals, including characteristics and types of giftedness, program and curriculum options, historical overview, and legal mandates impacting programs for students who are gifted/talented. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

EDUC 5523. Models and Theories for Gifted and Talented. Overview of major theories of intelligence and creativity as they impact on definitions of giftedness. Procedures for screening to uncover giftedness among diverse groups of students as well as interpretation of assessment profiles for determining appropriate placement and services. Current trends and issues also will be explored. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

EDUC 5543. Characteristics of Gifted/Talented/Creative Individuals. Analysis of the characteristics of gifted/talented students, including cognitive ability, learning styles, social-emotional characteristics, and creative potential. Attention to how giftedness manifests in diverse populations, such as culturally diverse learners, students with disabilities, and underachieving students. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

EDUC 5553. Methods, Materials, and Curriculum Design For Gifted/Talented. Explore various programming options and teaching methods for gifted/talented students, including acceleration, enrichment and differentiated curriculum. Attention to meeting the needs of gifted/talented students in diverse settings with a variety of models. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

EDUC 5603. Administration and Supervision of Special Education Programs. Personnel selection; curriculum requirements; use of funds; school law; operating procedures; state procedures for special education; critical analysis of existing programs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

EDUC 5703. Special Education in Early Childhood. Programs and practices in the identification, assessment, and education of young children with special needs and their families. Emphasis on planning developmentally appropriate inclusive programs for young children. Prerequisite: EDUC 5803 or equivalent. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

EDUC 5713. Assessment and Programming for Young Children with Disabilities. This course focuses on both formal and informal assessment procedures for young children with disabilities, assessment of developmental delays (PDD/Autism) and the design and evaluation of infant and family interventions. Prerequisite. EDUC 5703 or equivalent, permission of instructor. Two lecture hours a week and two laboratory hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

EDUC 5723. Issues and Trends in Early Childhood Special Education. In-depth analysis of current research related to the education of young children with disabilities from birth to 6 years. Legislation and legal issues, family issues, intervention and transition, model programs, and personnel preparation. Prerequisite: EDUC 5703 or permission of instructor. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

EDUC 5803. Psychology and Education of Exceptional Children. In-depth study in understanding educational and psychological problems in all areas of exceptionality; individual case studies; field trips and demonstration of problems. Prerequisite: Education background or permission of instructor. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

EDUC 5823. Tests and Measurement for the Exceptional Child. Advanced study in the techniques and procedures of testing the exceptional child; interpretation of test results; test construction and evaluation. Three lecture hours a week. Prerequisite: EDUC 5803 or permission of the instructor. Credit: Three hours.

EDUC 5843. Clinical Instruction in Intellectual Assessment. Laboratory or practical experiences involving the administration and interpretation of instruments of appraisal or assessment. Prerequisite: EDUC 5823 or permission of instructor. Five laboratory hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

EDUC 5903. Special Topics. Variable content; topics selected as needed. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

EDUC 5913. Individual Study. Individual study of specific problems. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Credit: May be repeated for up to 12 hours’ credit.

EDUC 5923. Practicum. Registration in any one of several areas of early childhood or special education. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Laboratory and lecture hours to be determined. Credit: Variable.

EDUC 5933. Educational Procedures for Adolescents with Special Needs. In-depth study of instructional strategies and programs for adolescents with mild/moderate disabilities. Current issues for educationally at-risk youth, including academic, behavioral, and career planning. Prerequisites: EDUC 5803. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

EDUC 5973. Professional Paper. Research and writing of professional paper to obtain Master of Education degree. May be repeated for credit. Credit: Three hours.

ECSE 5983. Thesis. Credit: Three hours.

ECSE 5993. Thesis. Prerequisite: EDUC 5983. Credit: Three hours.

ECSE 6023. Practicum in Assessment and Evaluation of Individuals with Disabilities. Required of all doctoral students in special education; administration and interpretation of educational, communicative, audiological, and psychological tests given to individuals with disabilities. Prerequisites: Proficiency in tests and measurements and permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit. Seven laboratory hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

EDUC 6103. Social, Psychological, and Educational Aspects of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities. Advanced study of etiology, remediation, and education of individuals with mental retardation and developmental disabilities. Prerequisites: EDUC 5103 or equivalent courses in the area and permission of instructor. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

EDUC 6333. Seminar in Emotional and Behavioral Disorders. Study of adjustment and emotional problems in individuals assigned to various least restrictive environments. Research related to etiology, conceptual models and interventions. Prerequisites: EDUC 5303 or equivalent course and permission of instructor. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

EDUC 6403. Seminar in Learning Disabilities. Advanced study of physical, psychological, and environmental causes of learning disabilities, and interrelationships among the causes. Prerequisites: EDUC 5443 or equivalent courses in the area, and permission of instructor. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

EDUC 6423. Seminar in Policies and Procedures of Special Education Administration. Theory, research, and practices related to special education administration. Analysis of administrative behavior, the process of decision making, special education leadership and organizational changes, models of state and federal funding, budgeting, litigating procedures, and program evaluation. Prerequisites: EDUC 5603 or equivalent courses in the area, and permission of instructor. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

EDUC 6723. Practicum. Field placement. Type of placement will vary with student’s area of major concentration and past experiences. Prerequisite: Twelve semester hours of doctoral credit or permission of instructor. Credit: Three to 12 hours.

EDUC 6903. Special Topics. Variable content; topics selected as needed. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

EDUC 6913. Individual Study. Individual study of special problems. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Credit: Three hours.

EDUC 6983. Dissertation. Prerequisite: six hours of graduate statistics. Credit: Three hours. May be repeated for credit.

EDUC 6993. Dissertation. Prerequisite: EDUC 6983. Credit: Three hours. May be repeated for credit.

Courses of Instruction in Special Education at UNT

Students wishing to enroll in the following UNT courses will do so through a cross-registration mechanism administered by the Graduate School at TWU. UNT courses are listed in the UNT Graduate Catalog.

Courses of Instruction in Professional Studies

EDUC 5113. Law, Ethics, and Professional Roles and Responsibilities (EC-12). Critical examination of the professional roles, responsibilities, and structure of national and state educational systems; legal and ethical requirements of teaching; the importance of family participation in the educational process; significance of developing partnerships with the learning community. Prerequisite: Deficiency Plan or appropriate Degree Plan; Approved application to Teacher Education Admission to Teacher Education; Cumulative GPA of 3.0 (or at least 3.0 on last 60 hours of course work); TASP Scores: Reading 260, Mathematics 240; Writing 240; Statement of personal educational philosophy (on the reverse side of Application to Teacher Education Program) Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

EDUC 5123. Learning Theory, Development, and Research (EC-12). Analysis of research studies and theories of the learning process and factors that impact and create learning; instructional strategies to support the cognitive, social, physical, and emotional development of learners; effective teacher instructional design. Prerequisites: EDUC 5113. Option: EDUC 5123 may be taken with EDUC 5113. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: Three hours.

EDUC 5131. Integrating Technology in Assessment and Instruction (EC-12). Design and implementation of instruction appropriate for diverse student populations that reflects an understanding of relevant content and is based on continuous and appropriate assessment; responsive instruction that makes use of effective communication techniques, instructional strategies that actively engage students in the learning process, and timely, high-quality feedback. (Mastery of PD/PPR qualifying exam is required.) Prerequisites: EDUC 5113 and EDUC 5123. Mastery of content area evidence by EC or Generalist qualifying examination score of 80 or above or mastery of major department qualifying criteria. Corequisite: EDUC 5131. Option: EDUC 5131 and EDUC 5133 may be taken concurrently with EDUC 5142. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

EDUC 5133. Assessment and Instructional Design and Delivery for Diverse Learners (EC-12). Design and implementation of instruction appropriate for diverse student populations that reflects an understanding of relevant content and is based on continuous and appropriate assessment; responsive instruction that makes use of effective communication techniques, instructional strategies that actively engage students in the learning process, and timely, high-quality feedback. (Mastery of PD/PPR qualifying exam is required.) Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours. Prerequisites: EDUC 5113 and EDUC 5123. Mastery of content area evidenced by EC or Generalist qualifying examination score of 80 or above or mastery of major department qualifying criteria. Corequisite: EDUC 5131. Option: EDUC 5131 and EDUC 5133 may be taken concurrently with EDUC 5142.

EDUC 5142. Effective Design and Management of the Classroom Environment (EC-12). Design and management of a positive, productive classroom environment; physical and emotional environment; effective learner-centered strategies used for managing student behavior. Social, legal, and ethical issues regarding the use of technology and learning environment. Prerequisites: EDUC 5113, EDUC 5123, EDUC 5131, and EDUC 5133. Option: EDUC 5142 may be taken with EDUC 5131 and EDUC 5133. Two lecture hours a week. Credit: Two hours.

Courses of Instruction in Bilingual Education

EDUC 5333. Curriculum for Bilingual Education: Methods and Materials. This course deals with curriculum organization of the elementary school with emphasis on background and objectives of educational programs appropriate to the needs of children for whom English is a second language. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

EDUC 5413. Teaching Reading and Other Language Arts to Linguistically Different Learners. This course deals with curriculum organization of the elementary school with emphasis on background and objectives of educational programs appropriate to the needs of children for whom English is a second language. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

EDUC 5453. English as a Second Language: Methods.This course offers students a comprehensive examination of current principles, practices, and methods of teaching. English as a second language (ESL) through lectures and demonstrations. It also enables them to teach content areas via ESL methods. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

EDUC 5633. Education in Culturally Diverse Environments. This course analyzes the theoretical foundations of contemporary multicultural education, reviews its policies and practices and explores multicultural concepts for achieving cultural pluralism. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

EDUC 5653. Second Language Acquisition: Theories and Practices. This course examines the mental processes involved in second-language acquisition and their pedagogical implications. It also provides students with the fundamentals of psycholinguistics and cross-cultural communication. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

Courses of Instruction in Educational Administration

ELDR 5003. Introduction to Educational Leadership. Exploration of various concepts and philosophies of leadership. Examination of leadership as a philosophically -based process for achieveing personal, professional, and organizational goals. Required of all majors in administration and supervision. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

ELDR 5143. Theories of Learning and Educational Measurement. Contemporary perspectives of teaching-learning processes and instructional theories; related research on cultural differences and learning; measurement and evaluation; historical issues in learning. Prerequisite: Graduate standing. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

ELDR 5203. Research in Education. Practice of skills for prospectus development; types of research; methods; techniques and procedures of educational empirical research; research design; research writing; analyzing research reports; development of research skills for reading professional journals. Prerequisite: Six hours of education. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: Three hours.

ELDR 5303. Seminar in Educational Issues. Contemporary problems and issues of education. Prerequisite: Eighteen hours of graduate study or permission of instructor. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

ELDR 5403. School Organization and Administration. Nature and function of the schools, types of school organization, grouping patterns, pupil personnel services, selection and administration of teacher personnel, inservice training and professional growth, school/community relations, evaluation and leadership responsibilities of the administrative staff. Prerequisite: Twelve semester hours of education or permission of instructor. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

ELDR 5413. Supervision in Education. Organization, practices, trends, role of administrative and supervisory personnel; improving methods, techniques, and evaluation of programs for elementary and secondary schools and special service personnel. Prerequisite: Fifteen semester hours of education or permission of instructor. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

ELDR 5423. Problems in Supervision. Problems in the development of effective programs of educational supervision; roles and responsibilities of assigned leaders for improving instruction and promoting inservice growth of personnel. Prerequisite: Fifteen semester hours of education or permission of instructor. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

ELDR 5433. The School Principal. The duties of the school principal with emphasis upon instructional and administrative challenges and educational leadership opportunities. Prerequisite: Twelve semester hours of graduate credit in educational supervision and administration or permission of program director and instructor. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

ELDR 5623. Women and Careers in Education. An exploration and analysis of opportunities for women in administrative careers in education; sexism, expanding roles, affirmative action; development of leadership skills, decision-making, and change strategies required for educational administrators. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

ELDR 5703. Educational Planning and Curriculum Management. A study of the planning process, values of strategic planning and decision-making regarding educational programming. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of graduate credit in educational supervision and administration or permission of program director and instructor. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

ELDR 5713. Trends and Issues in Adult Education. Trends and issues affecting adult education in areas such as philosophy, adults as learners, agencies and institutions, program development and the role of the adult educator. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

ELDR 5723. School Business Management and Finance. School business management (including site-based management) as a planning and administrative function; budget, finance, bond issues, school construction, maintenance and operation; data processing; insurance; purchasing, inventory, distribution; relation of business management to teaching and learning. Prerequisite: Nine semester hours of graduate credit in educational supervision and administration or permission of program director and instructor. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

ELDR 5823. Adult Learning and Development. Examination of theory and practice of learning and development within adult education. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

ELDR 5893. Internship: Superintendent. Practical experience in the position of school district superintendent under the guidance and supervision of an active superintendent. Application of concepts and competencies in realistic situations (minimum of 120 clock hours on site). Prerequisites: Texas Professional Administrator (Mid-Management/Principal) Certificate and permission of the department chair.

ELDR 5903. Special Topics. Variable content. Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

ELDR 5911. Individual Study. Individual study of specific problems. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Credit: One hour.

ELDR 5913. Individual Study. Credit: Three hours.

ELDR 5923. Practicum. Students may register for a practicum in any one of several areas of educational foundations. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Laboratory and lecture hours to be determined. Credit: Three hours. May be repeated for up to nine hours of credit.

ELDR 5943. Seminar. Variable content. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

ELDR 5973. Professional Paper. Credit: Three hours.

ELDR 5983. Thesis. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Credit: Three hours.

ELDR 5993. Thesis. Prerequisite: ELDR 5983 and permission of instructor. Credit: Three hours.

ELDR 6103. School Administration: Theory and Practice. Study of theory, research, and practices related to school administration; analysis of administrative behavior and the processes of decision making, school leadership, and organizational change. Prerequisite: Eighteen semester hours of graduate credit in educational supervision and administration. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

ELDR 6113. Education Law. Introduction to education law; legal aspects of school administration, including legal rights and responsibilities of educational personnel and student personnel, law and the curriculum. Prerequisite: Eighteen semester hours of graduate credit in educational supervision and administration, including ELDR 6103 or equivalent. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

ELDR 6203. Statistics and Research Methodology I. Statistics and research methodology in the study of human behavior, intermediate level. Prerequisite: Master’s level course in statistics and research methodology or permission of instructor. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

ELDR 6213. Statistics and Research Methodology II. Statistics and research methodology in the study of human behavior, advanced level. Prerequisite: ELDR 6203 or permission of instructor. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

ELDR 6303. Administration of Teacher and Student Personnel. Analysis of the problems, characteristics, and potentialities of elementary and secondary school students, teachers, and other personnel; policies, schedules, strategies, and procedures to help students and teachers to enhance effective learning. Prerequisite: Eighteen semester hours of graduate credit in educational supervision and administration. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

ELDR 6403. Seminar in School Administration. A thorough review of all aspects of school administration, including contemporary issues which affect schools. Prerequisite: Thirty-six semester hours in educational supervision and administration and related fields. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

ELDR 6613. Internship for the Principal. Application of research and understanding of the decision making processes to an ongoing elementary, middle, junior, or senior high school; supervised experiences in practical administration of a school; application of concepts and competencies learned in previous courses (minimum of 120 on-site hours). Prerequisites: Master’s degree and thirty semester hours of graduate credit in educational supervision and administration and related fields and permission of the instructor. Credit: Three hours.

ELDR 6663. Internship in School Administration. Practical experience in a variety of school administration positions under the guidance and supervision of active central office administrators. Application of concepts and competencies in realistic situations (minimum of 120 on site hours). Prerequisites: Master’s degree and thirty semester hours of graduate credit in educational supervision and administration and related fields and permission of the instructor. Credit: Three hours.

ELDR 6703. Research Problems in Educational Administration. Identification and analysis of theories and methods for investigation and selection of problem-solving designs in the field of educational supervision and administration. Review of research in educational supervision and administration. Prerequisites: Master’s degree, three semester hours of educational research or statistics, and thirty hours of graduate credit in educational supervision and administration and related fields, or permission of the instructor. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

ELDR 6903. Special Topics. Variable content. May be repeated. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

ELDR 6911. Individual Study. Variable content. Individual research relating to a problem of professional interest and significance. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor and post-master’s standing. Credit: One hour. May be repeated for up to 12 hours’ credit with permission of student’s advisor.

ELDR 6913. Individual Study. Variable content. Individual research relating to a problem of professional interest and significance. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor and post-master’s standing. Credit: Three hour. May be repeated for up to 12 hours’ credit with permission of student’s advisor.