102g Education and Identity: Qualitative Inquiry and Educational Research (4, Sp) An introduction to qualitative inquiry in educational research focusing on current topics about college students such as racism, sexism and homophobia.
202g Culture, Change and Education in Sub-Saharan Africa (4, FaSp) The role of education in the changing cultures and societies of Sub-Saharan Africa studied from historical and contemporary perspectives.
500 Organization and Administration of Public Education (3, FaSpSm) Development and principles of organization and administration of public education at federal, state, county, and local levels; specific reference to California.
501 Philosophies of Education (3, FaSpSm) The relation of philosophical concepts to educational practices.
506 International Education (3, Fa) Analysis of major issues in educational systems of Europe, Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East; relevance of international education to U.S. schools and communities.
507 Innovations in American Education (3, Fa) Identification, description, and analysis of significant new developments in American education; theories and/or assumptions underlying such developments.
508 Sociology of Education (3) Analysis of the school in the social order; the classroom as a social system.
512 The Role of Language in International Education (3, Sp) Introduction to language in education planning and policy formation; approaches to second and foreign language education world-wide; English as an international language. Prerequisite: departmental approval.
516 Public School Finance (3, FaSp) State and local tax issues, school revenues, apportionments, court cases and fiscal equity in education. Emphasis on equity analysis using computer simulations. Admission to graduate program is required.
518 Organizational Theory (3, Fa) Foundations of organizational theory. Emphasis on education and training issues related to the influence of culture and demographics on structure, leadership style and performance.
519 Current Issues in Governance and Education Policy (3, FaSp) Reviews current educational policy development at all governmental levels; includes student achievement, demographics, economic, and political trends. Admission to doctoral program or departmental approval is required.
528 School Administration and Supervision (3, Fa) Organization and administration of staff, pupils, and program; supervision of the program; principles and techniques in the cooperative improvement of teaching-learning activities. Prerequisite: teaching experience.
529ab Field Experience in School Administration and Supervision (2-1, FaSpSm) Supervised field experience at two school levels for one full school year; actual job performance in both supervisory and administrative work. Graded CR/NC. Prerequisite: EDPA 528 and previous enrollment in the university.
530 Non-Formal Education in Developing Areas (3, 2 years, Sp) Education outside the context of formal schooling; emphasis on approaches to illiterate and unskilled populations in developing regions of the world.
531 Education for Citizenship in Developing Countries (3, 2 years, Fa) Overview of attempts in educational systems to teach citizens their rights and duties and to promote cognitive and affective appreciation of their nations and regions.
535 International Cooperation in Education (3, 2 years, Fa) Educational policies and practices of multilateral and bilateral agencies in international development; their role in shaping structure and content of education in the Third World. Prerequisite: EDPA 506.
544 Policymaking in Education (3, 2 years, Fa) Introduction to policy process with focus on agenda-setting, policy formulation, and decision-making; application of political analysis to case studies in education.
550 Gender and Education in the Third World (3, Sp) Analyses of socioeconomic, cultural processes affecting education of men and women; overt and hidden curricula in reproduction and transformation of gender differences in developing countries.
561 The Administration of ESL Programs (3) (Enroll in EDHP 561)
593ab Master's Seminar (2-2, FaSpSm) An examination and analysis of research and literature in the area of educational policy, planning, and administration. Lecture and discussion. Graded CR/NC.
594abz Master's Thesis (2-2-0, FaSpSm) Required for all candidates for the degree M.S. in Ed. who do not choose the Master's Seminar (593ab). Credit on acceptance of thesis. Graded IP/CR/NC. Prerequisite: minimum 6 units in Educational Policy, Planning, and Administration.
599 Special Topics (2-4, max 8, Irregular) Seminar in selected topics in Educational Policy, Planning, and Administration.
600 Seminar in the Principalship (3, Sp) Role of the principal in elementary and secondary schools. Prerequisite: EDPA 500 or EDPA 518.
604 Education in Asia (3, 2 years, Fa) Analysis of educational systems in Asia; study of social, economic, and political factors influencing educational objectives and strategies.
605 Education in Europe (3, 2 years, Sp) Analysis of educational systems in Europe; study of social, economic, and political factors influencing educational objectives and strategies.
606 Education in Africa and the Middle East (3, 2 years, Fa) Analysis of educational systems in Africa and the Middle East; study of social, economic, and political factors influencing educational objectives and strategies.
607 Education in Latin America (3, 2 years, Fa) Analysis of educational systems in Latin America; study of social, economic, and political factors influencing educational objectives, strategies, and outcomes.
608 Advanced Development Education (3, 2 years, Sp) Principles and processes of educational planning for national development. Case analyses in educational systems of developing nations.
609 Field Work in School Sociology (2-6, max 6, FaSp) Supervised practice in research skills relating to the social milieu of the school, school environment, and intercultural and intergroup relations. Graded CR/NC.
610 Management of Human Resources (3, Fa) Issues related to the management of human resources as it relates to restructuring, forecasting, recruitment, selection, compensation, collective bargaining, negotiation models, and other contemporary movements. Admission to the Ed.D. program and departmental approval is required.
611 Introduction to Survey Research (3, Fa) Survey research techniques: problem formulation, research design, sampling, questionnaire construction, data processing, data analysis, interpretation; final report. Prerequisite: EDPT 550 or departmental approval.
612 Qualitative Methods in Educational Research (3, Sp) Overview of the assumptions, methods and techniques of qualitative educational research; discussion and application of analytical tools derived from anthropology, sociology, history, and related social sciences. Prerequisite: EDPT 550 or EDPT 651.
613 The Laws and Politics of Education (3, SpSm) Analysis of major legal and political issues in education that affect the performance of school systems, with extensive use of case studies to highlight controversies in education. Admission to doctoral program and departmental approval is required.
614 School Housing Programs and Plans (3, Sp) School housing surveys; location and capacity of schools; instructional needs as a basis for planning, standards for equipment; checking plans and specifications.
615 Economics of Education (3, FaSp) Theories and principles of the economics of education and the economy; administrative policies and planning related to economics.
617 Seminar in School Business Administration (3, Sp) Current issues and problems in school business administration. Open only to experienced administrators or advanced students in administration.
618 Seminar in the Superintendency (3, Sm) Administrative planning and policy making; current issues and problems in the work of the chief school executive. Open only to experienced administrators or advanced students in administration.
619 Education Policy Implementation (3, Sp) Conceptual and empirical analyses of the implementation of selected American educational policies. Focus on the knowledge about the changing nature of effective implementation processes.
620 Seminar in School District Personnel Administration (3, Sm) Current issues, problems, and trends in procurement, retention, and separation of employees; emphasis on practical aspects. Open to experienced school administrators. Prerequisite: EDPA 610.
621 International Higher Education: Administration and Planning (3) (Enroll in EDHP 621)
622 The Role of Education in Cultural Transmission (3, FaSpSm) Application of anthropology to education; transmission of culture in educational environments, especially in terms of values and roles.
625 Administration of Instructional Programs (3, 2 years, Sp) Theoretical developments and empirical findings regarding the administrator's role in the management of the instructional program; emphasis on the supervisory/evaluation process and instructional leadership. Prerequisite: EDPA 500 or EDPA 518.
632 Seminar in Education in a Pluralistic Society (3, Sp) Analysis of group relations, acculturation, and educational policy from different theoretical perspectives and their implication for equality of educational opportunity and social status.
639 State Politics and Education (3, 2 years, Fa) Principles, institutions, and processes of state government; emphasis on political factors influencing educational policymaking. Case analyses of current issues and trends in state education reform.
640 Collective Bargaining in Education (3, Sm) History, status, and rationale for collective bargaining in education; recognition, unit determination, and unfair practices; scope of bargaining; policy issues of collective bargaining in education.
650 School Management under Collective Bargaining (3, Sp) Management organization for bargaining; bargaining goals, strategy, and techniques; political dimensions of bargaining by school district personnel; schedule and budgetary considerations.
669 Advanced Field Experience in School Supervision and Administration (3, max 6, Sm) Supervised field experience and/or internship in school supervision and administration at the district level for one full school year. Graded CR/NC. Prerequisite: EDPA 529ab or approved experience in supervision or administration.
671 The Computer and Data Processing in Education (3, Sm) Computer theory and operation, including capabilities of data processing devices; software, problem definition, flow charting, with special emphasis on education applications and computer-assisted instruction. Prerequisite: departmental approval.
681 Human Problems and Administrative Behavior (3, Fa) Individual and group behavior and reactions in the school administrative process; implications and guidelines for action by the administrator.
686 Organizational Behavior in Education (3, Sm) Seminar covering: theoretical approaches to complex organizations and their application in educational organizations; research designs for study of educational organizations based on current empirical literature.
690 Readings in Educational Policy, Planning, and Administration (1-3, FaSpSm) Individual study under the guidance of a faculty member. Graded CR/NC.
694abz Advanced Thesis (2-2-0, FaSpSm) Required of all candidates for the degree of Advanced Master of Education who have not previously completed an acceptable master's thesis or the equivalent. Credit on acceptance of thesis. Graded IP/CR/NC.
790 Research (1-12, FaSpSm) Research leading to the doctorate. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
791 Proposal for Doctoral Dissertation (1, FaSpSm) Preparation of initial dissertation proposal. Graded CR/NC.
792 Critique of Research in Educational Policy, Planning, and Administration (3, max 6, FaSpSm) A survey and critical analysis of selected research and other literature in the major divisions of the field; emphasis as determined by individual interest. Prerequisite: admission to the doctoral program. Graded CR/NC.
794abcdz Doctoral Dissertation (2-2-2-2-0, FaSp) Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.
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