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Leadership of Learning (Principalship)
There are two areas in the Master of Education in Leadership degree. The chart below outlines the courses required for each area. Click on the individual courses for a description.
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| Digital Learning |
| Conflict Resolution |
| Learning |
| Leadership |
| Capstone/Practicum |
| Transfers or Electives |
For a one-page print out of the chart above, click here. 
CONR 601 Conflict Theory and Communication
Designed to prepare professionals for the field of conflict resolution. Provides advanced opportunities to analyze case studies, critique basic assumptions of conflict theories, and role-play appropriate behavior in conflict scenarios.
CONR 605 Mediation and Negotiation
Comprehensive study of the conceptual and interpersonal skills required to engage in effective negotiation and to serve as a mediator. Emphasis is placed on development of interest-based negotiation and mediation skills with strategies assisting parties in the creation of opportunities for agreement.
CONR 615 Managing Conflict in the Schools
Provides a basic understanding of the nature and management of conflict in schools. Students will learn to identify and deal with conflict through appropriate strategies, processes, and interpersonal skills.
EDUC 651 Leading Continuous Improvement of Digital Learning
Current leadership theory and practice of leading change in school systems brought on by digital revolution and its accompanying social transformation.
EDUC 652 Leading Evolving Digital Learning Systems
Analysis and investigation of the theories of disruptive innovation in leading continuous school transmation.
EDUC 680 Allocating Resources and Structuring the School for Learning
Focuses on the research of effective schools to provide the most productive ways to organize resources. Develops strategies to define the most important priorities that best match the needs for improvement.
EDUC 681 Nurturing School Culture to Create a Learning Community
Addresses the critical functions of the school leader to develop consensus that promotes action and infuses leadership throughout the school wile establishing ethical and moral leadership. Assists school leaders in addressing student differences and conflicts to learn social competencies. Recognizes the importance of safe, orderly school cultures based on mutual respect.
EDUC 682 School Law, Ethics and the Learning Community
The legal basis for the organization and ethical administration of a learning community.
EDUC 683 Implementing Continuous Improvement
Establishes a systems thinking approach to a continuous improvement of learning environments. Emphasis is placed on curriculum design, lesson critique and lesson delivery all within the context of levels of thinking and structure of knowledge or content.
EDUC 684 Meeting the Learning Challenge
Based on current theory, best practices, and brain research, students will explore and investigate strategies that have a high probability of increasing learning for all students.
EDUC 686 Reframing Learning
Establishes the framework for moving a school culture from a focus on teaching to a focus on learning.
EDUC 687 Managing Data to Improve Student Learning
Focuses on the data-driven decision-making skills necessary to meet the needs of all children and to reach accountability expectations. Special emphasis is on continuing analysis of the gaps between goals for student learning and student performance.
EDUC 688 Creating an Effective Learning Environment
Students explore and investigate current research-based practices and theories about ways to promote meaningful learning for all members of the school community. Emphasis is on factors and conditions within the school's circle of influence that enhance learning.
EDUC 660 Practicum in the School Principalship
The internship provides significant opportunities for candidates to synthesize and apply the skills identified in the national standards.
IT 651 Leading IT Innovation in Education: Problem Analysis
Systemic problem identification associated with integrating emerging digital innovations in education. Admission to Graduate Studies in Education program required.
IT 652 Leading IT Innovation in Education: Solution Analysis
Systemic solution evaluation, design and development associated with integrating emerging innovations in education. Admission to Graduate Studies in Education program required.
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Curriculum and Instruction
There are four areas in the Curriculum and Instruction degree:
The chart below outlines the courses required for each area. Click on the individual courses for a description.
With prior approval of the Program Director, students may:
- transfer in a maximum of 6 hours in a related area from another institution
- apply up to 12 ACU graduate hours in education-related areas to the degree
- apply a maximum of 12 hours in any combination (transfer and other ACU graduate courses)
* All decisions should be made prior to the student’s being placed in the first course. Courses more than five years old will not be considered.
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| Conflict Resolution |
| Learning |
| Leadership |
| Digital Learning |
| Curriculum |
| Special Education |
| Capstone/Practicum |
| Transfers or Electives |
For a one-page print out of the chart above, click here.
CONR 601 Conflict Theory and Communication
Designed to prepare professionals for the field of conflict resolution. Provides advanced opportunities to analyze case studies, critique basic assumptions of conflict theories, and role-play appropriate behavior in conflict scenarios.
CONR 605 Mediation and Negotiation
Comprehensive study of the conceptual and interpersonal skills required to engage in effective negotiation and to serve as a mediator. Emphasis is placed on development of interest-based negotiation and mediation skills with strategies assisting parties in the creation of opportunities for agreement.
CONR 615 Managing Conflict in the Schools
Provides a basic understanding of the nature and management of conflict in schools. Students will learn to identify and deal with conflict through appropriate strategies, processes, and interpersonal skills.
EDUC 621 Overcoming Learning Barriers
Prepares students to investigate institutional forces that inhibit constructive school improvement and explore alternatives including curricular approaches addressing literacy, learning communities, and emotional intelligence.
EDUC 622 Theories and Strategies of Integrating Technology
An overview of integrating technology into learning environments. The focus is on meaningful student learning and preparing educators to examine and reflect on alternative ways to plan, organize and implement technology to provide effective learning experiences for students.
EDUC 651 Leading Continuous Improvement of Digital Learning
Current leadership theory and practice of leading change in school systems brought on by digital revolution and its accompanying social transformation.
EDUC 652 Leading Evolving Digital Learning Systems
Analysis and investigation of the theories of disruptive innovation in leading continuous school transmation.
EDUC 660 Capstone in Curriculum and Instruction
Provides a culminating, student-centered, student-directed experience in which students analyze and synthesize knowledge and skills from across their program to demonstrate mastery of the learning outcomes in curriculum and instruction for the Department of Graduate Education.
EDUC 683 Implementing Continuous School Improvement
Establishes a systems thinking approach to a continuous improvement of learning environments. Emphasis is placed on curriculum design, lesson critique and lesson delivery all within the context of levels of thinking and structure of knowledge or content.
EDUC 684 Meeting the Learning Challenge
Based on current theory, best practices, and brain research, students will explore and investigate strategies that have a high probability of increasing learning for all students.
EDUC 686 Reframing Learning
Establishes the framework for moving a school culture from a focus on teaching to a focus on learning.
EDUC 687 Managing Data to Improve Student Learning
Focuses on the data-driven decision-making skills necessary to meet the needs of all children and to reach accountability expectations. Special emphasis is on continuing analysis of the gaps between goals for student learning and student performance.
EDUC 688 Creating an Effective Learning Environment
Students explore and investigate current research-based practices and theories about ways to promote meaningful learning for all members of the school community. Emphasis is on factors and conditions within the school's circle of influence that enhance learning.
IT 651 Leading IT Innovation in Education: Problem Analysis
Systemic problem identification associated with integrating emerging digital innovations in education. Admission to Graduate Studies in Education program required.
IT 652 Leading IT Innovation in Education: Solution Analysis
Systemic solution evaluation, design and development associated with integrating emerging innovations in education. Admission to Graduate Studies in Education program required.
SPED 577 Teaching Students with High Incidence Disabilities
Students will examine the teaching of children and adolescents with high incidence disabilities including learning disabilities, emotional disturbance, speech or language disabilities, other health impairment, and mental retardation.
SPED 674 Emotional and Behavioral Disorders in Children
A study of social and emotional deviance in children including intervention and prevention strategies.
SPED 681 Teaching Students with Low Incidence Disabilities
Students will examine the instructional needs of children and adolescents with low incidence disabilities including adapted and modified instruction, community integration, and transition planning.
SPED 684 Assessment of Students with Exceptional Needs
Equips the prospective special education profession with knowledge and skill in assessing the strengths and the needs of students with disabilities.
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Superintendency Certificate
EDUC 674 - Politics and Policy in Education
Students will develop an awareness of the responsibilities of a superintendent from the perspectives of political dynamics and their connections to the policy process.
EDUC 672 - Educational Facilities
This course will provide students opportunities to evaluate educational facilities related to planning, financing, design, construction and maintenance.
EDUC 656 - School Finance
The course will give graduate students the ability to promote the success of students all by managing the organization, operations, and resources in a way that promotes a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment.
EDUC 676 - District Instruction Leadership
Students will study the foundations and contemporary issues in K-12 curriculum and assessment from the perspective of a superintendent.
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Leadership of Digital Learning Certificate
EDUC 651 Leading Continuous Improvement of Digital Learning
Current leadership theory and practice of leading change in school systems brought on by digital revolution and its accompanying social transformation.
EDUC 652 Leading Evolving Digital Learning Systems
Analysis and investigation of the theories of disruptive innovation in leading continuous school transmation.
IT 651 Leading IT Innovation in Education: Problem Analysis
Systemic problem identification associated with integrating emerging digital innovations in education. Admission to Graduate Studies in Education program required.
IT 652 Leading IT Innovation in Education: Solution Analysis
Systemic solution evaluation, design and development associated with integrating emerging innovations in education. Admission to Graduate Studies in Education program required.
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Conflict Resolution for Educators Certificate
CONR 601 Conflict Theory and Communication
Designed to prepare professionals for the field of conflict resolution. Provides advanced opportunities to analyze case studies, critique basic assumptions of conflict theories, and role-play appropriate behavior in conflict scenarios.
CONR 605 Mediation and Negotiation
Comprehensive study of the conceptual and interpersonal skills required to engage in effective negotiation and to serve as a mediator. Emphasis is placed on development of interest-based negotiation and mediation skills with strategies assisting parties in the creation of opportunities for agreement.
CONR 615 Managing Conflict in the Schools
Provides a basic understanding of the nature and management of conflict in schools. Students will learn to identify and deal with conflict through appropriate strategies, processes, and interpersonal skills.
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