Faculty: INSTITUTE OF GRADUATE PGROGRAMS This major prepares students for leadership roles in educational institutions, focusing on school management, educational policy, curriculum development, and leadership. Students develop skills in organizational management, strategic planning, educational law, and community engagement. The program emphasizes applying theoretical knowledge to real-world educational settings. Graduates are prepared for careers in school administration, educational policy, and related fields. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand educational administration and leadership fundamentals. - Develop skills in school management, educational policy, and curriculum development. - Learn techniques for organizational management, strategic planning, and community engagement. - Explore educational law, ethics, and policy analysis. - Understand the role of educational leadership in promoting excellence and equity. - Analyze challenges and opportunities in educational administration. - Develop teamwork and problem-solving skills for educational projects. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Educational Administration** - Overview of educational administration and the role of educational leaders. 2. **School Management** - Principles of school management and techniques for effective management. 3. **Educational Policy** - Fundamentals of educational policy and techniques for policy analysis. 4. **Curriculum Development** - Principles of curriculum development and techniques for creating effective curricula. 5. **Organizational Management** - Fundamentals of organizational management and techniques for fostering a positive work environment. 6. **Strategic Planning in Education** - Principles of strategic planning and techniques for developing strategic plans. 7. **Educational Law and Ethics** - Understanding educational law, ethics, and professional conduct. 8. **Community Engagement and Partnerships** - Fundamentals of community engagement and techniques for developing educational partnerships. 9. **Research Methods in Educational Administration** - Principles of research methods and techniques for conducting educational research. 10. **Capstone Project in Educational Administration** - Real-world project to apply learned skills in school management or policy analysis. **Assessment Methods:** - School management plans, policy analyses, curriculum development projects, organizational management strategies, strategic planning reports, legal and ethical consideration papers, community engagement plans, research methodology papers, group projects, and internships. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Educational Administration: A Comprehensive Introduction" by George J. Peters. - "School Management: A Comprehensive Guide" by Allan Walker and James Ko. - "Educational Policy: An Introduction to Theory and Practice" by Joel Spring. - "Curriculum Development: A Guide to Practice" by Allan Walker and Stephen D. Brookfield. - "Educational Law and Ethics: A Comprehensive Guide" by Charles J. Russo. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of education, management, and policy analysis. Suitable for students interested in educational administration, school management, and educational policy. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including coursework, projects, and internships. **Certification:** Graduates may receive a degree in Educational Administration and pursue certifications such as School Administrator License or Educational Leadership Certification. **Target Audience:** Aspiring school administrators, educational policy analysts, curriculum developers, and professionals seeking to specialize in educational administration and leadership. This major equips students with the leadership, management, and strategic planning skills needed to excel in educational administration, promoting effective and ethical leadership in educational settings.