College: Graduate School of Social Sciences

This major prepares students to take on leadership roles in educational institutions, focusing on administrative principles, policy development, educational leadership, and supervision. Students explore key areas such as school management, educational policy, curriculum development, human resources, and educational law. The program emphasizes practical skills, strategic thinking, and understanding educational systems and policies. Graduates are prepared for careers in school management, educational policy, and related leadership roles.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the fundamentals of educational administration and supervision.
• Develop skills in school management and educational policy development.
• Learn techniques for effective curriculum development and implementation.
• Explore human resources management in educational settings.
• Understand educational law and its applications.
• Analyze challenges and opportunities in educational administration.
• Develop leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills in educational environments.

Major Outline:

1. Introduction to Educational Administration
   • Overview of educational administration, basic concepts, and historical context.
   • Fundamentals of school management and leadership.
2. School Management
   • Principles of school management, including organizational structures, budgeting, and resource allocation.
   • Effective school management techniques and operational efficiency.
3. Educational Policy Development
   • Basics of educational policy, including policy analysis, development, and implementation.
   • Techniques for creating and evaluating educational policies.
4. Curriculum Development
   • Principles of curriculum development, including curriculum design and evaluation.
   • Techniques for effective curriculum development and implementation.
5. Human Resources Management in Education
   • Basics of human resources management, including recruitment, training, and performance evaluation.
   • Techniques for managing and supporting educational staff.
6. Educational Law
   • Overview of educational law, including legal frameworks, regulations, and compliance.
   • Techniques for understanding and applying educational law in administrative practices.
7. Leadership in Education
   • Principles of educational leadership, including vision setting, strategic planning, and change management.
   • Techniques for effective leadership and decision-making in educational environments.
8. Practicum in Educational Administration
   • Real-world administrative experiences, including observations, internships, and practical projects in educational institutions.
   • Techniques to apply acquired skills in practical educational administration settings.
9. Capstone Project in Educational Administration
   • A comprehensive project to apply acquired skills in school management, policy development, or curriculum design.
   • Techniques to present a polished and strategic educational administration project.

Assessment Methods:

• School management plans, policy development analyses, curriculum development projects, human resources management strategies, educational law compliance reports, leadership case studies, practicum reports, capstone projects, group projects, and internships.

Recommended Textbooks:

• "Educational Administration: Theory, Research, and Practice" by various authors.
• "School Management and Leadership" by Tony Bush and David Middlewood.
• "Educational Policy: An Introduction" by Joel Spring.
• "The Curriculum Development Handbook" by Allan C. Ornstein and Francis P. Honkins.
• "Human Resources Management in Education" by various authors.
• "Educational Law" by various authors.

Prerequisites:

Basic knowledge of education, administration, and policy development. Suitable for students interested in educational administration, policy, and leadership roles.

Duration of the Major:

The bachelor's degree usually takes 4 years, including coursework, projects, practica, and internships. Advanced degrees may take additional years.

Certification:

Graduates may obtain a degree in educational administration and supervision and pursue professional certifications in educational administration, policy, or related fields.

Target Audience:

Aspiring school managers, educational policy developers, curriculum specialists, and professionals seeking leadership roles in educational institutions. This major equips students with practical, strategic, and leadership skills necessary to excel in educational administration and supervision, supporting careers in school management, educational policy, and related leadership roles.