Administrative/Supervisory Certificate Program
Course Descriptions and Syllabi
Candidacy form links
Leadership Core (12 Credits)
Educ 6080 – Leadership & the School Principal
Focuses on leadership and communication skills in educational organizations. Covers role of the principal in curriculum, instruction, and administration of human resources. Emphasizes school leadership functions and knowledge of local, state, and national educational organizations. Prerequisite: Must be admitted to Administrative/Supervisory Certificate Program.
Instructor - Gary Carlston or Steve Ronnenkamp
Educ 7080 – Theories of Organizational Leadership in Educ
Introduces prospective school administrator to theories of organizational behavior and practices of managing and leading people within the context of the school organization. Prerequisite: Must be admitted to Administrative/Supervisory Certificate Program or doctoral program.
Instructor – Freeman, Mike
Educ 7050 – Theories of Instructional Supervision
Principles and theoretical base of supervision as they relate to improving instructional practices. Emphasizes research findings and recommended practices. Prerequisite: Must be admitted to Administrative/Supervisory Certificate Program or doctoral program.
Instructor – Rhees, Richard
SpEd 6280 – Instructional Leadership for At-Risk Students
Examines theories and practices of instructional leadership for at-risk students. Instructs students in services and programs available for at-risk students. Prerequisite: Must be admitted to Administrative/Supervisory Certificate Program.
Management Core (11 Credits)
Acquaints students with legal issues relating to public education. Considers rights and responsibilities of students, teachers, and educational practitioners. Relates these rights to school programs and operations as determined by state and federal laws and court decisions. Prerequisite: Must be admitted to Administrative/Supervisory Certificate Program.
Instructor – Bates, Martin or Lear, Carol B.
Educ 6500 – Public School Finance
Background and understanding of public school finance. Principles and practices utilized in collecting, distributing, and managing district and school revenues, with emphasis on Utah. Collective bargaining practices and capital facilities development also emphasized. Prerequisite: Must be admitted to Administrative/Supervisory Certificate Program.
Instructor – Laing, Steve
SpEd 6060 – Legal Aspects of Special Education
Provides knowledge of a wide range of legal issues concerning the provision of special education services to students with disabilities. Prerequisite: Must be admitted to Administrative/Supervisory Certificate Program.
Instructor – Kowalski, Karen or Forbush, Dave
Inst 6730 – Technology and its Role in the Transform/Educ
Explores the critical role of educational technology as one tool in the transformation of education. Involves students in change-related projects in the local environment. Taught off-campus through EDNET. Prerequisite: Must be admitted to Administrative/Supervisory Certificate Program.
Instructor – Lundstrom, Dave
Internship/Portfolio (9 Credits)
Educ 6930 – Supervision & Administrative Internship – ElEd
Jointly (with Educ 6940) provides experience in supervision and administration in elementary school settings as they relate to the performances of the six Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) Standards for School Leaders. Prerequisite: Must be admitted to Administrative/Supervisory Certificate Program.
Instructor – Freeman, Mike
Syllabus
Educ 6940 – Supervision & Administrative Internship – ScEd
Jointly (with Educ 6930) provides experience in supervision and administration in secondary school settings as they relate to the performances of the six Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) Standards for School Leaders. Prerequisite: Must be admitted to Administrative/Supervisory Certificate Program.
Instructor – Freeman, Mike
Syllabus
Educ 7100 – Practices of Instructional Supervision
Application of instructional supervisory theories and practices of supervisory behaviors as they relate to improvement of instruction. Prerequisite: Educ7050 and must be admitted to Administrative/Supervisory Certificate Program.
Instructor – Laing, Steve
Educ 6950 – Leadership Portfolio Development
Creation of leadership portfolio as culminating activity for completion of Administrative/Supervisory Endorsement. Portfolio includes leadership vision, educational philosophy, and professional resume. Prerequisite: Must be admitted to Administrative/Supervisory Certificate Program.
Instructor – Freeman, Mike
Research & Assessment Emphasis Area (6 Credits: Ed 6550 + Student Choice)
Educ 6550 – Research for Classroom Teachers (required)
Assists teachers in applying measurement issues and research methods to classroom problems; in locating, interpreting, and using research reports; and in writing research-related papers on teaching. Prerequisite: Must be admitted to Administrative/Supervisory Certificate Program.
Instructor – Hruby, George
ElEd/ScEd 6040 – Measurement & Evaluation in Education
Teachers and instructional supervisors develop their talents for (a) designing and interpreting measurements for monitoring students’ learning and (b) interpreting scores from standardized and government-mandated tests. Prerequisite: Must be admitted to Administrative/Supervisory Certificate Program.
Instructor – Struyk, Ruth
Syllabus
Or – Educ/Psy 6010 – Introduction to Evaluation
Alternative approaches and practical guidelines for conducting evaluation studies. Through case studies and simulations, addresses impact of social, political, and ethical issues on evaluation. Prerequisite: Must be admitted to Administrative/Supervisory Certificate Program.
Instructor – Zsiray, Steve
Educational Foundations & Theory (8 Credits: Educ 6410, 6150 or 6020, & 6190 or 6660)
Educ 6410 – Educational Foundations
Examines current educational issues and trends within contexts of history, philosophy, and cultural foundations. Prerequisite: Must be admitted to Administrative/Supervisory Certificate Program.
Instructor – Franklin, Barry
ElEd/ScEd 6150 – Process of Curriculum Design & Development
Examination of theories, principles, and foundations of curriculum, emphasizing program planning and current curriculum trends. Prerequisite: Must be admitted to Administrative/Supervisory Certificate Program.
Instructor – Franklin, Barry
Syllabus
ElEd/ScEd 6190 – Theories of Teaching and Learning
Demonstration, analysis, and evaluation of various models of teaching, emphasizing research-based principles of learning. Prerequisite: Must be admitted to Administrative/Supervisory Certificate Program.
Instructor – Sherry Marx
Syllabus
Dr. Mike Freeman, Associate Dean, 435-797-1474
Dr. Steve Laing, Director, (435)797-3912
Michelle Wilson, 435-797-1473
A/SC Program, Utah State University
College of Education and Human Services
2800 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322-2800