Faculty: Educational Programs The Educational Administration and Planning major focuses on the leadership, management, and strategic planning of educational institutions. Students gain skills in educational policy, organizational behavior, school finance, curriculum development, and data-driven decision-making, preparing for careers in school administration, educational policy, and related fields. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the principles and practices of educational administration. - Develop skills in educational policy analysis and development. - Learn organizational behavior and leadership theories. - Explore school finance and budgeting techniques. - Analyze curriculum development and instructional leadership. - Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and strategic planning skills. - Understand data-driven decision-making and educational research methods. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Educational Administration and Planning** - Overview of educational administration, leadership roles, and industry trends. 2. **Educational Policy Analysis and Development** - Techniques for analyzing and developing educational policies at the local, state, and national levels. 3. **Organizational Behavior and Leadership in Education** - Principles of organizational behavior, leadership theories, and their application in educational settings. 4. **School Finance and Budgeting** - Principles of school finance, budgeting, and resource allocation in educational institutions. 5. **Curriculum Development and Instructional Leadership** - Strategies for developing and implementing curriculum, instructional leadership, and teacher evaluation. 6. **Data-Driven Decision-Making in Education** - Techniques for using data to inform educational decisions, improve student outcomes, and enhance institutional effectiveness. 7. **Educational Research Methods** - Methods for conducting educational research, collecting data, and analyzing findings to support decision-making. 8. **Legal and Ethical Issues in Educational Administration** - Understanding legal and ethical considerations, compliance, and professional standards in educational administration. 9. **Strategic Planning in Education** - Principles of strategic planning, goal setting, and implementation in educational institutions. 10. **Internship/Practicum** - Real-world experiences in educational administration settings, such as schools, districts, or educational policy organizations. 11. **Capstone Project** - Comprehensive project applying educational administration and planning skills, such as developing a strategic plan, conducting a policy analysis, or implementing a curriculum initiative. **Assessment Methods:** - Educational policy analysis and development reports, organizational behavior and leadership projects, school finance and budgeting plans, curriculum development and instructional leadership strategies, data-driven decision-making analyses, educational research methods reports, legal and ethical issues in educational administration essays, strategic planning in education projects, internship reports, capstone projects, group projects, and presentations. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Introduction to Educational Administration and Planning" by various authors. - "Educational Policy Analysis and Development" by various authors. - "Organizational Behavior and Leadership in Education" by various authors. - "School Finance and Budgeting" by various authors. - "Curriculum Development and Instructional Leadership" by various authors. - "Data-Driven Decision-Making in Education" by various authors. - "Educational Research Methods" by various authors. - "Legal and Ethical Issues in Educational Administration" by various authors. - "Strategic Planning in Education" by various authors. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of education, management, and an interest in educational administration and policy. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree or 2 years for a master's degree in Educational Administration and Planning. **Certification:** Graduates may pursue certifications from professional organizations such as the School Superintendents Association (AASA), National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP), or equivalent educational administration certifications. Licensure requirements for school administrators vary by region. **Target Audience:** Aspiring school administrators, educational policy analysts, curriculum developers, instructional leaders, and professionals seeking careers in schools, districts, educational policy organizations, government agencies, and related fields. This major equips students with the leadership and strategic planning skills needed to excel in educational administration, supporting careers in various roles within school administration, educational policy, and related fields.