Educational Administration

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1 Educational Administration 214 Delzell Education Center University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD Graduate Student Handbook Inside: Masters Programs Specialist Programs Doctoral Programs

2 Page 2 Contact EDAD: (605) edad@usd.edu Copyright 2014 Division of Educational Administration Delzell Education Center University of South Dakota 414 E. Clark St. Vermillion, SD 57069

3 Page 3 Table of Contents Welcome from the Division Chair... 6 EDAD Program Mission, Model, Overview, and Objectives... 7 Division Programs of Study Elementary Principal Masters... 9 Specialist Doctorate Course Availability Typical Part-Time Schedule Secondary Principal Masters Specialist Doctorate PK-12 Principal Masters Specialist Doctorate Superintendent Masters Specialist Doctorate Curriculum Director Masters Specialist Doctorate Table of Contents/Continued Next Page

4 Page Educational Administration Student Handbook Table of Contents/continued from p. 3 Special Education Director Specialist Doctorate EDAD Course Availability Table of Contents Adult and Higher Education Masters Doctorate Typical Schedules Course Availability Specialization Electives Graduate Assistantships Student Responsibilities Comprehensive Examination Academic Honesty Incompletes Freedom in Learning Student Rights to Assistance or Accommodations Residence Requirements Transfer Credit Time Limit and Validation of Credits Course Numbering System Adding and Dropping Courses Academic Standards and Progress Grades Books Professional Organizations Library Services Table of Contents/Continued Next Page

5 Page 5 Table of Contents/continued from p. 4 Technology Desire2Learn and myu Using WebAdvisor Checking Grades in WebAdvisor Table of Contents Accessing USD Communication Distance Education Student Information...44 Time Requirements...44 Admission Status Full-Time Status and Normal Course Load Graduate School Admissions Classification Full/Provisional Admission Special Students Non-Degree Seeking Students International Students Leave of Absence Student s Checklist EDAD Faculty

6 Page 6 Welcome from the Program Chair Dear Student: Table of Contents Welcome to the Division of Educational Administration at the University of South Dakota. We are very pleased that you have chosen to pursue a degree in Educational Administration with us. We offer graduate-level degrees in a wide range of programs including Adult and Higher Education, Elementary Principal, Secondary Principal, PK-12 Principal, School District Superintendent, Curriculum Director, and Director of Special Education. All of our licensure programs are fully accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and the South Dakota Department of Education. This handbook was developed to facilitate communication between you and the EDAD faculty regarding procedures, policies, and expectations. You can enhance your experience as a graduate student in EDAD by reading and familiarizing yourself with the handbook contents. The handbook contains specific information about program mission, objectives, and requirements, graduate assistantships, student responsibilities, university services, technology information, distant student information, and Graduate School policies. We strongly recommend that in addition to the Division of EDAD Handbook you familiarize yourself with the School of Education Handbook and the information provided online by the Graduate School and Division of Continuing Education. Additional information regarding the EDAD Division and programs may be found online at If you require information that is not available from these sources or have specific questions about your program of study, please do not hesitate to contact your assigned advisor or other member of the EDAD faculty. EDAD faculty members are very knowledgeable and always willing to assist our students and potential students however they can. On behalf of the EDAD faculty, welcome to our program! Mark Baron, Ph.D. Professor and Chair Division of EDAD TEL: FA: Mark.Baron@usd.edu

7 Page 7 Welcome from the Program Chair EDAD Program Mission, Model, Overview, and Objectives Program Overview Table of Contents The shared vision of the School of Education is that of Learning and Leading through Reflective Practice. The School of Education prepares educators and other professionals as life-long learners and leaders who practice is guided by systematic reflection of a myriad of factors influencing educational issues. The learning methods and requirements for this course are designed to challenge you to critically reflect on the major principles in American higher education in order for you to develop your own informed perspective on what principles should be used in postsecondary education. The readings and other course requirements will also assist you in developing a foundation in higher education and prepare you to be a reflective educator. We believe that reflective leaders are skilled educators whose practices and decisions draw upon the best available theory, research, and experiential wisdom. Reflective decision making engages administrators in cycles of thought and action based upon theoretical, ethical, and professional knowledge. The Division of Educational Administration is committed to preparing reflective leaders. The Division of Educational Administration at The U is recognized as providing graduate programs of distinction and is considered one of the most outstanding in the Midwest. In addition to public school executive leadership programs at the principal and superintendent levels, specialization is also offered in adult and higher education. Although each program, including adult and higher education, involves specialization coursework, a common core of knowledge about leadership and administration is required of all students. Graduates from our doctoral programs are employed in every higher education institution in South Dakota. We estimate that half of all graduate degrees in education in South Dakota are awarded from USD. We offer: M.A., Ed.S., Ed.D. degrees in: Elementary Principal Secondary Principal PK-12 Principal School District Superintendent Director of Curriculum Director of Special Education (Ed.S. & Ed.D. only) Adult and Higher Education (M.A. and Ed.D. only) Online EDAD Degrees The Division of Educational Administration offers a host of online graduate programs designed to prepare individuals for administrative and leadership positions in the K-12 and adult and higher educational settings. We offer master's and educational specialist programs for school district superintendents, elementary and secondary school principals, special education directors, curriculum directors, adult educators, and higher education administrators and classroom instructors. Program course availability and rotations as well as sample schedules are presented beginning on p. 8,

8 Page 8 Elementary Principal The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Educational Administration, Elementary School Principal program provides aspiring school leaders a combination of online courses and field experiences that draw upon the best available theory, research, and experiential wisdom. The coursework is offered online while the field-based internship is completed under the supervision of experienced school administrators. This provides a purposeful balance of academic preparation and field-based practical experience to produce an effective school administrator. Students in the masters program must take and pass a comprehensive written examination at the completion of their coursework. Upon completion of the online Educational Administration degree, including the accompanying field-based internship, students may earn Elementary School Principal (Grade K-8) licensure. Students should contact their state for specific licensure requirements. The Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) in Educational Administration, Elementary School Principal program is designed as a post-master s degree for practicing teachers and/or administrators in the field. The conceptual framework for this innovative and exciting online degree prepares reflective leaders who are skilled educators whose practices and decisions draw upon the best available theory, research, and experiential wisdom. Students in the specialist program must take and pass a comprehensive written examination at the completion of their coursework. Upon completion of the online Educational Administration degree, including the accompanying field-based internship, students also earn Elementary School Principal (Grades K-8) licensure. Students should contact their state for specific licensure requirements. The Doctorate in Education (Ed.D.) is designed for those seeking the highest form of advanced study in educational administration and is considered a terminal degree. The Ed.D. is a professional specialist s degree as well as a research-based degree. The program encourages students to expand their professional administrative competencies in pre-kindergarten through secondary education as well as higher education. The doctoral program is also for professionals wishing to make the leap from administrators to college faculty. Students in the doctoral program must take and pass a comprehensive written examination at the completion of their coursework. Doctoral students also write a dissertation based on research done on a topic reflecting his or her area of specialization or interest with the guidance of a faculty advisor and dissertation committee. Elementary Principal/Continued Next Page

9 Page 9 ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL MASTER OF ARTS DEGREE Program of Study MAJOR AREA COURSEWORK Credits EDAD 701 Introduction to Educational Administration 3 EDAD 710 Elementary School Administration 3 EDAD 715 The Administrator and Instructional Supervision 3 EDAD 716 The Administrator and Curriculum Development 3 EDAD 720 Special Education Law for School Administrators 3 EDAD 735 School Law 3 EDAD 740 School Community Relations 3 EDAD 794 Internship/Field Experience (MA) Elementary Level 3 EDAD EDAD Electives 0-6 MINIMUM REQUIRED 24 SUPPORTING COURSEWORK EDER 761 Graduate Research & Design 3 ELECTIVES Elective(s) from C&I/CPE Division(s) 3-6 MINIMUM REQUIRED 9 Non-thesis plan requires a minimum of 32 semester hours. Thesis plan is available. PROGRAM TOTAL 32 Elementary Principal/Continued Next Page

10 Page 10 EDUCATIONAL SPECIALIST DEGREE ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL Program of Study The Educational Specialist degree requires a minimum of 60 semester hours of graduate credit, of which at least 32 graduate credits must be earned beyond the master's degree (for the non-thesis Ed.S. option). MAJOR AREA COURSEWORK Credits EDAD 701 Introduction to Educational Administration 3 EDAD 710 Elementary School Administration 3 EDAD 715 The Administrator and Instructional Supervision 3 EDAD 716 The Administrator and Curriculum Development 3 EDAD 720 Special Education Law for School Administrators 3 EDAD 735 School Law 3 EDAD 740 School Community Relations 3 EDAD 894S Internship/Field Experience (Ed.S.) Elementary Level 3 EDAD EDAD Electives 3-12 SUPPORTING COURSEWORK MINIMUM REQUIRED 24 EDER 762 Foundations of Educational Statistics 3 Electives Electives MINIMUM REQUIRED 24 PROGRAM TOTAL 60 Elementary Principal/Continued Next Page

11 Page 11 DOCTOR OF EDUCATION DEGREE ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL PROGRAM OF STUDY The Doctor of Education degree requires a minimum of 90 hours of graduate credit, of which at least 60 must be earned beyond the master's degree. MAJOR AREA COURSEWORK Credits EDAD 701 Introduction to Educational Administration 3 EDAD 710 Elementary School Administration 3 EDAD 715 The Administrator & Instructional Supervision 3 EDAD 716 The Administrator and Curriculum Development 3 EDAD 720 Special Education Law for School Administrators 3 EDAD 735 School Law 3 EDAD 740 School Community Relations 3 EDAD 801 Theory in Educational Administration 3 EDAD 810 Research in Educational Administration 3 EDAD 820 Human Resources Administration 3 EDAD 885 Dissertation Seminar in Educational Administration 3 EDAD 894D Internship/Field Experience (Ed.D.) Elementary Level 3 EDAD 898D Dissertation (Ed.D.) EDAD EDAD Electives 0-12 SUPPORTING COURSEWORK MINIMUM REQUIRED 51 EDER 762 Foundations of Educational Statistics 3 EDER Advanced Statistics Course* 3 Foundation Course 3 hours from one of courses listed below: 3 AHED 715 EDFN 710 EDFN 720 EDFN 740 EPSY 741 Foundations of Global Lifelong Learning History of Education Philosophies of Education Comparative Education Advanced Educational Psychology Electives Electives 3-15 MINIMUM REQUIRED 15 PROGRAM TOTAL *Required of all students beginning program January 2003 or later Elementary Principal/Continued Next Page

12 Page 12 Elementary Principal Program Course Availability and Rotation Course M.A. Ed.S. Ed.D. Fall Spring Summer EDAD 701 Introduction to Educational Administration EDAD 710 Elementary School Administration EDAD 715 The Administrator and Instructional Supervision EDAD 716 The Administrator and Curriculum Development EDAD 720 Special Educational Law for School Administrators EDAD 735 School Law EDAD 740 School Community Relations EDAD 794 Internship/Field Experience EDAD 801 Theory in Educational Administration EDAD 810 Research in Educational Administration EDAD 820 Human Resource Administration EDAD 885 Dissertation Seminar in Educational Administration EDAD 894S Internship/Field Experience EDAD 894D Internship/Field Experience EDAD 898D Dissertation EDAD Electives EDER 761 Graduate Research & Design EDER 762 Foundations of Educational Statistics(also on-campus in Spring and Summer: check class schedule for particulars) EDER Advanced Statistics Course COUN Counseling Course * EDFN 710 History of Education * AHED 715 Foundations of Global Lifelong Learning * EDFN 720 Philosophies of Education * EDFN 740 Comparative Education * EPSY 741 Cognitive Psychology in Education ELECTIVES from C&I, CPE, HPER Divisions * indicates doctoral students must choose one course from these four.

13 Page 13 Elementary Principal Typical Part-Time Schedule First Year Course M.A. Ed.S. Ed.D. Fall Spring Summer EDAD 701 Introduction to Educational Administration EDAD 710 Elementary School Administration EDAD 715 The Administrator and Instructional Supervision EDAD 716 The Administrator and Curriculum Development EDAD 720 Special Educational Law for School Administrators Ed.D. EDAD 740 School Community Relations EDER 761 Graduate Research & Design EDAD Electives ELECTIVES from C&I, CPE, HPER Divisions Typical Part-Time Schedule Second Year Course M.A. Ed.S. Ed.D. Fall Spring Summer EDAD 735 School Law EDAD 801 Theories of Educational Administration EDAD 810 Research in Educational Administration EDAD 820 Human Resource Development EDAD Electives Ed.D. EDER 762 Foundations of Educational Statistics EDER Advanced Statistics Course ELECTIVES from C&I, CPE, HPER Divisions Typical Part-Time Schedule Third Year Course M.A. Ed.S. Ed.D. Fall Spring Summer EDAD 794 Internship/Field Experience EDAD 885 Dissertation Seminar in Educational Administration EDAD 894D Internship/Field Experience EDER 894S Internship/Field Experience ELECTIVES from C&I, CPE, HPER Divisions Typical Part-Time Schedule Fourth Year Course M.A. Ed.S. Ed.D. Fall Spring Summer EDAD 898D Dissertation EDAD Electives

14 Page 14 Secondary Principal MASTER OF ARTS DEGREE SECONDARY PRINCIPAL Program of Study MAJOR AREA COURSEWORK Credits EDAD 701 Introduction to Educational Administration 3 EDAD 711 Secondary School Administration 3 EDAD 715 The Administrator and Instructional Supervision 3 EDAD 716 The Administrator and Curriculum Development 3 EDAD 720 Special Education Law for School Administrators 3 EDAD 735 School Law 3 EDAD 740 School Community Relations 3 EDAD 794 Internship/Field Experience (MA) Secondary Level 3 EDAD EDAD Elective(s) 0-6 MINIMUM REQUIRED 24 SUPPORTING COURSEWORK EDER 761 Graduate Research & Design 3 Elective Elective(s) from C&I/CPE Division(s) 3-6 MINIMUM REQUIRED 9 PROGRAM TOTAL 32 Non-thesis plan requires a minimum of 32 semester hours. Thesis plan is available. Secondary Principal/Continued Next Page

15 Page 15 EDUCATIONAL SPECIALIST DEGREE SECONDARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Program of Study The Educational Specialist degree requires a minimum of 60 semester hours of graduate credit, of which at least 32 graduate credits must be earned beyond the master's degree (for the non-thesis Ed.S. option). MAJOR AREA COURSEWORK Credits EDAD 701 Introduction to Educational Administration 3 EDAD 711 Secondary School Administration 3 EDAD 715 The Administrator and Instructional Supervision 3 EDAD 716 The Administrator and Curriculum Development 3 EDAD 720 Special Education Law for School Administrators 3 EDAD 735 School Law 3 EDAD 740 School Community Relations 3 EDAD 894S Internship/Field Experience (Ed.S.) Secondary Level 3 EDAD 898S Thesis in EDAD (Ed.S.) (Thesis option only) 4 EDAD EDAD Electives 3-12 MINIMUM REQUIRED 27 SUPPORTING COURSEWORK EDER 762 Foundations of Educational Statistics 3 Electives Electives MINIMUM REQUIRED 24 PROGRAM TOTAL 60 Secondary Principal/Continued Next Page

16 Page 16 DOCTOR OF EDUCATION DEGREE SECONDARY PRINCIPAL Program of Study The Doctor of Education degree requires a minimum of 90 hours of graduate credit, of which at least 60 must be earned beyond the master's degree. MAJOR AREA COURSEWORK Credits EDAD 701 Introduction to Educational Administration 3 EDAD 711 Secondary School Administration 3 EDAD 715 The Administrator & Instructional Supervision 3 EDAD 716 The Administrator and Curriculum Development 3 EDAD 720 Special Education Law for School Administrators 3 EDAD 735 School Law 3 EDAD 740 School Community Relations 3 EDAD 801 Theory in Educational Administration 3 EDAD 810 Research in Educational Administration 3 EDAD 820 Human Resources Administration 3 EDAD 885 Dissertation Seminar in Educational Administration 3 EDAD 894D Internship/Field Experience (Ed.D.) Secondary Level 3 EDAD 898D Dissertation (Ed.D.) EDAD EDAD Electives 0-12 MINIMUM REQUIRED 51 SUPPORTING COURSEWORK EDER 762 Foundations of Educational Statistics 3 EDER Advanced Statistics Course* 3 Foundation Course -3 hours from one of the courses listed below: 3 AHED 715 Foundations of Global Lifelong Learning EDFN 710 History of Education EDFN 720 Philosophies of Education EDFN 740 Comparative Education EPSY 741 Advanced Educational Psychology Electives 3-15 MINIMUM REQUIRED 15 *Required of all students beginning program January 2003 or later. PROGRAM TOTAL 90-95

17 Page 17 PK-12 Principal PK-12 SCHOOL PRINCIPAL MASTER OF ARTS DEGREE Program of Study MAJOR AREA COURSEWORK Credits EDAD 701 Introduction to Educational Administration 3 EDAD 710 Elementary School Administration 3 EDAD 711 Secondary School Administration 3 EDAD 715 The Administrator & Instructional Supervision 3 EDAD 716 The Administrator & Curriculum Development 3 EDAD 720 Special Education Law for School Administrators 3 EDAD 735 School Law 3 EDAD 740 School Community Relations 3 EDAD 794 Internship (MA) Elementary + Secondary Levels 3 EDAD EDAD Electives 0 6 SUPPORTING COURSEWORK MINIMUM REQUIRED 27 EDER 761 Graduate Research & Design 3 Elective Elective(s) from C & I/CPE Division(s) 3 6 MINIMUM REQUIRED 9 Non-thesis plan requires a minimum of 32 semester hours. Thesis plan is available. Pre-K Principal/Continued Next Page PROGRAM TOTAL 32

18 Page 18 EDUCATIONAL SPECIALIST DEGREE PK-12 PRINCIPAL Program of Study The Educational Specialist degree requires a minimum of 60 semester hours of graduate credit, of which at least 32 graduate credits must be earned beyond the master's degree (for the non-thesis Ed.S. option). MAJOR AREA COURSEWORK Credits EDAD 701 Introduction to Educational Administration 3 EDAD 710 Elementary School Administration 3 EDAD 711 Secondary School Administration 3 EDAD 715 The Administrator & Instructional Supervision 3 EDAD 716 The Administrator & Curriculum Development 3 EDAD 720 Special Education Law for School Administrators 3 EDAD 735 School Law 3 EDAD 740 School Community Relations 3 EDAD 894S Internship (Ed.S.) Elementary + Secondary Levels 3 EDAD 898S Thesis in EDAD (Ed.S.) 4 EDAD EDAD Electives 0-12 MINIMUM REQUIRED 27 SUPPORTING COURSEWORK EDER 762 Foundations of Educational Statistics 3 Electives Electives MINIMUM REQUIRED 24 PROGRAM TOTAL 60

19 Page 19 DOCTOR OF EDUCATION DEGREE PK-12 PRINCIPAL Program of Study The Doctor of Education degree requires a minimum of 90 hours of graduate credit, of which at least 60 must be earned beyond the master's degree. MAJOR AREA COURSEWORK EDAD 701 Introduction to Educational Administration 3 EDAD 710 Elementary School Administration 3 EDAD 711 Secondary School Administration 3 EDAD 715 The Administrator & Instructional Supervision 3 EDAD 716 The Administrator & Curriculum Development 3 EDAD 720 Special Education Law for School Administrators 3 EDAD 735 School Law 3 EDAD 740 School Community Relations 3 EDAD 801 Theory in Educational Administration 3 EDAD 810 Research in Educational Administration 3 EDAD 820 Human Resources Administration 3 EDAD 885 Dissertation Seminar in Educational Administration 3 EDAD 894D Internship (Ed.D.) Elementary + Secondary Levels 3 Credits EDAD 898D Dissertation (Ed.D.) EDAD EDAD Electives 0 12 SUPPORTING COURSEWORK MINIMUM REQUIRED 54 EDER 762 Foundations of Educational Statistics 3 EDER Advanced Statistics Course* 3 Foundation: AHED 715 Foundations of Global Lifelong Learning Or EDFN 710 History of Education Or EDFN 720 Philosophies of Education 3 or EDFN 740 Comparative Education or EPSY 741 Advanced Educational Psychology Electives Electives 3 15 *Required of all students beginning program January 2003 or later MINIMUM REQUIRED 15 PROGRAM TOTAL 90-95

20 Page 20 Superintendent MASTER OF ARTS DEGREE SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT Program of Study MAJOR AREA COURSEWORK EDAD 701 Introduction to Educational Administration 3 EDAD 710 Elementary School Administration 3 EDAD 711 Secondary School Administration 3 EDAD 712 School District Administration 3 EDAD 715 The Administrator and Instructional Supervision 3 EDAD 716 The Administrator and Curriculum Development 3 EDAD 720 Special Education Law for School Administrators 3 EDAD 731 School Business Administration 3 EDAD 735 School Law 3 EDAD 740 School Community Relations 3 EDAD 794 Internship/field Experience (MA) School District Level 3 Credits EDAD EDAD Elective(s) 0-6 MINIMUM REQUIRED 33 SUPPORTING COURSEWORK EDER 761 Graduate Research & Design 3 Elective Elective(s) from C&I/CPE Division(s) 3-6 Non-thesis plan requires a minimum of 39 semester hours. Thesis plan is available. MINIMUM REQUIRED 6 PROGRAM TOTAL 39 Superintendent/Continued Next Page

21 Page 21 EDUCATIONAL SPECIALIST DEGREE SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT Program of Study The Educational Specialist degree requires a minimum of 60 semester hours of graduate credit, of which at least 32 graduate credits must be earned beyond the master's degree (for the non-thesis Ed.S. option). MAJOR AREA COURSEWORK Credits EDAD 701 Introduction to Educational Administration 3 EDAD 710 Elementary School Administration 3 EDAD 711 Secondary School Administration 3 EDAD 712 School District Administration 3 EDAD 715 The Administrator and Instructional Supervision 3 EDAD 716 The Administrator and Curriculum Development 3 EDAD 720 Special Education Law for School Administrators 3 EDAD 731 School Business Administration 3 EDAD 735 School Law 3 EDAD 740 School Community Relations 3 EDAD 894S Internship/Field Experience (Ed.S.) Elementary Level 3 EDAD 898S Thesis in EDAD (Ed.S.) (Thesis option only) 4 EDAD EDAD Electives 0-6 SUPPORTING COURSEWORK MINIMUM REQUIRED 33 EDER 762 Foundations of Educational Statistics 3 EPSY 741 Advanced Educational Psychology 3 Electives Electives MINIMUM REQUIRED 24 PROGRAM TOTAL 60 Superintendent/Continued Next Page

22 Page 22 SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT DOCTOR OF EDUCATION DEGREE Program of Study The Doctor of Education degree requires a minimum of 90 hours of graduate credit, of which at least 60 must be earned beyond the master s degree. MAJOR AREA COURSEWORK Credits EDAD 701 Introduction to Educational Administration 3 EDAD 710 Elementary School Administration 3 EDAD 711 Secondary School Administration 3 EDAD 712 School District Administration 3 EDAD 715 The Administrator & Instructional Supervision 3 EDAD 716 The Administrator and Curriculum Development 3 EDAD 720 Special Education Law for School Administrators 3 EDAD 731 School Business Administration 3 EDAD 735 School Law 3 EDAD 740 School Community Relations 3 EDAD 801 Theory in Educational Administration 3 EDAD 810 Research in Educational Administration 3 EDAD 820 Human Resources Administration 3 EDAD 885 Dissertation Seminar in Educational Administration 3 EDAD 894D Internship/Field Experience (Ed.D.) District Level 3 EDAD 898D Dissertation EDAD EDAD Electives 0-12 SUPPORTING COURSEWORK MINIMUM REQUIRED 60 EDER 762 Foundations of Educational Statistics 3 EDER Advanced Statistics Course* 3 Foundation Course 3 hours from one of the courses listed below: 3 AHED 715 Foundations of Global Lifelong Learning EDFN 710 History of Education EDFN 720 Philosophies of Education EDFN 740 Comparative Education EPSY 741 Advanced Educational Psychology Electives Electives 3-15 MINIMUM REQUIRED 15 PROGRAM TOTAL 90-95

23 Page 23 Curriculum Director MASTER OF ARTS DEGREE CURRICULUM DIRECTOR Program of Study MAJOR AREA COURSEWORK Credits EDAD 701 Introduction to Educational Administration 3 EDAD 710 Elementary School Administration Or 3 EDAD 711 Secondary School Administration EDAD 715 The Administrator & Instructional Supervision 3 EDAD 716 The Administrator & Curriculum Development 3 EDAD 720 Special Education Law for School Administrators 3 EDAD 735 School Law 3 EDAD 740 School Community Relations 3 EDAD 794 Internship/Field Experience (M.A.) 3 EDAD EDAD Elective(s) 0-6 MINIMUM REQUIRED 24 SUPPORTING COURSEWORK EDER 761 Graduate Research & Design 3 Select three of the following courses (9 cr. Total) ELED 512 Kindergarten Education ELED 713 Advanced Curriculum & Practices in Early Childhood ELED 773 Elementary School Curriculum 9 MLED 731 Middle Level Education & Curriculum SEED 740 Curriculum, Assessment, & Instruction Elective Electives 0-6 MINIMUM REQUIRED 12 Non-thesis plan requires a minimum of 33 credit hours. Thesis plan is available. Successful completion of a comprehensive exam is required for program completion PROGRAM TOTAL 33 Curriculum Director/Continued Next Page

24 Page 24 CURRICULUM DIRECTOR EDUCATIONAL SPECIALIST DEGREE Program of Study Non-thesis plan requires a minimum of 60 credit hours with 32 hours beyond the master s degree. Thesis plan is available. MAJOR AREA COURSEWORK Credits EDAD 701 Introduction to Educational Administration 3 EDAD 710 or EDAD 711 Elementary School Administration Secondary School Administration EDAD 715 The Administrator & Instructional Supervision 3 EDAD 716 The Administrator & Curriculum Development 3 EDAD 720 Special Education Law for School Administrators 3 EDAD 735 School Law 3 EDAD 740 School Community Relations 3 EDAD 894S Internship/Field Experience (Ed.S.) 3 EDAD EDAD Elective(s) 3-12 SUPPORTING COURSEWORK Minimum Required 27 EDER 762 Foundations of Educational Statistics 3 Select three courses from the following (9 cr.): 3 ELED 512 ELED 713 ELED 773 MLED 731 SEED 740 Kindergarten Education Advanced Curric. & Practices in Early Childhood Elementary School Curriculum Middle Level Education & Curriculum Curriculum, Assessment, & Instruction 9 Elective Electives Minimum Required 27 PROGRAM TOTAL 60 Curriculum Director/Continued Next Page

25 Page 25 CURRICULUM DIRECTOR DOCTOR OF EDUCATION Program of Study The Doctor of Education degree requires a minimum of 90 hours of graduate credit, of which at least 60 must be earned beyond the master's degree. MAJOR AREA COURSEWORK Credits EDAD 701 Introduction to Educational Administration 3 EDAD 710 Elementary School Administration 3 OR EDAD 711 Secondary School Administration 3 EDAD 715 The Administrator & Instructional Supervision 3 EDAD 716 The Administrator & Curriculum Development 3 EDAD 720 Special Education Law for School Administrators 3 EDAD 735 School Law 3 EDAD 740 School Community Relations 3 EDAD 801 Theory in EDAD 3 EDAD 810 Research in EDAD 3 EDAD 820 Human Resources Administration 3 EDAD 885 Dissertation Seminar 3 EDAD 894D Internship/Field Experience (Ed.D..) 3 EDAD 898D Dissertation in EDAD EDAD EDAD Elective(s) 0-12 MINIMUM REQUIRED 51 SUPPORTING COURSEWORK EDER 762 Foundations of Educational Statistics 3 EDER Advanced Statistics Course 3 Select three of the following courses (9 cr. Total) ELED 512 Kindergarten Education ELED 713 Advanced Curriculum & Practices in Early Childhood ELED 773 Elementary School Curriculum 9 MLED 731 Middle Level Education & Curriculum SEED 740 Curriculum, Assessment, & Instruction Select one foundation course from the following (3 cr.) AHED 715 Foundations of Global Lifelong Learning EDFN 710 History of Education EDFN 720 Philosophy of Education 3 EDFN 740 Comparative Education EPSY 741 Cognitive Approaches to Educational Psychology Elective Electives MINIMUM REQUIRED 30 PROGRAM TOTAL Non-thesis plan requires a minimum of 90 credit hours with 60 hours beyond the master s degree. Successful completion of a comprehensive exam is required for program completion.

26 Page 26 Special Education Director SPECIAL EDUCATION DIRECTOR EDUCATIONAL SPECIALIST DEGREE Plan of Study The Educational Specialist degree requires a minimum of 60 semester hours of graduate credit, of which at least 32 graduate credits must be taken beyond the master's degree (for the non-thesis Ed.S. option). MAJOR AREA COURSEWORK Credits EDAD 701 Introduction to Educational Administration 3 EDAD 715 The Administrator & Instructional Supervision 3 EDAD 716 The Administrator & Curriculum Development 3 EDAD 720 Special Education Law for School Administrators 3 EDAD 721 Administration and Supervision of Special Education 3 EDAD 731 School Business Administration 3 EDAD 735 School Law 3 EDAD 740 School Community Relations 3 EDAD 894S Internship/Field Experience (Ed.S.) Special Education 3 EDAD 898S Thesis in EDAD (Ed.S.) (Thesis option only) 4 EDAD EDAD Electives 0-12 MINIMUM REQUIRED 27 SUPPORTING COURSEWORK EDER 762 Foundations of Educational Statistics 3 SPED Specialization (total 12 credits):* 12 SPED 710 Survey: Mental Retardation 3 SPED 730 Survey: Learning Disabilities 3 SPED 740 Survey: Behavior Disorders 3 SPED 760 The Nature and Needs of the Gifted Child 3 SPED 770 Survey: Early Childhood Special Education 3 Electives Electives 6-18 MINIMUM REQUIRED 24 PROGRAM TOTAL 60 *SPED Specialization requires a minimum of 12 semester hours of SPED credit including SPED 770; students having completed a graduate degree in Special Education can usually meet this requirement by completing two of the above-listed courses. Special Education Director/Continued Next Page

27 Page 27 SPECIAL EDUCATION DIRECTOR DOCTOR OF EDUCATION DEGREE Program of Study The Doctor of Education degree requires a minimum of 90 hours of graduate credit, of which at least 60 must be earned beyond the master s degree. MAJOR AREA COURSEWORK EDAD 701 Introduction to Educational Administration 3 EDAD 715 The Administrator & Instructional Supervision 3 EDAD 716 The Administrator and Curriculum Development 3 EDAD 720 Special Education Law for School Administrators 3 EDAD 721 Administration and Supervision of Special Education 3 EDAD 731 School Business Administration 3 EDAD 735 School Law 3 Credits EDAD 740 School Community Relations 3 EDAD 801 Theory in Educational Administration 3 EDAD 810 Research in Educational Administration 3 EDAD 820 Human Resources Administration 3 EDAD 885 Dissertation Seminar in Educational Administration 3 EDAD 894D Internship/Field Experience (Ed.D.) Special Education 3 EDAD 898D Dissertation (Ed.D.) EDAD EDAD Electives 0-12 MINIMUM REQUIRED 54 SUPPORTING COURSEWORK EDER 762 Foundations of Educational Statistics 3 EDER Advanced Statistics Course* 3 Foundation: 3 hours from one of the courses listed below 3 AHED 715 Foundations of Global Lifelong Learning EDFN 710 History of Education EDFN 720 Philosophies of Education EDFN 740 Comparative Education EPSY 741 Advanced Education Psychology SPED Specialization (total 12 credits)** 12 SPED 710 Survey: Mental Retardation 3 SPED 730 Survey: Learning Disabilities 3 SPED 740 Survey: Behavior Disorders 3 SPED 760 The Nature and Needs of the Gifted Child 3 SPED 770 Survey: Early Childhood Special Education 3 Electives Electives 0-18 MINIMUM REQUIRED 24 PROGRAM TOTAL **SPED Specialization requires a minimum of 12 semester hours of SPED credit including SPED 770; students having completed a graduate degree in Special Education can usually meet this requirement by completing two of the above-listed courses.

28 Page 28 EDAD Course Availability and Rotation Course Fall Spring Summer EDAD 701 Introduction to Educational Administration EDAD 710 Elementary School Administration EDAD 711 Secondary School Administration EDAD 712 School District Administration EDAD 715 The Administrator & Instructional Supervision EDAD 716 The Administrator & Curriculum Development EDAD 720 Special Education Law for School Administrators EDAD 721 Administration & Supervision of Special Education EDAD 731 School Business Administration EDAD 735 School Law EDAD 740 School Community Relations EDAD 794 (MA), 894S (Ed.S.), 894D (Ed.D.) Internship/Field Experience EDAD 898D Dissertation

29 Page 29 Adult and Higher Ed. MASTER OF ARTS ADULT AND HIGHER EDUCATION Program of Study Non-thesis plan requires a minimum of 32 semester hours. Thesis plan is available. MAJOR AREA COURSEWORK Required Courses (12 credits) Credits AHED 701 Adult Education 3 AHED 710 Sociology of Adult Education 3 AHED 720 Principles of Postsecondary Education 3 AHED 752 College & University Administration 3 AHED AHED Electives (minimum 6 credits) Minimum Required 18 SUPPORTING COURSEWORK EDER 761 Graduate Research & Design 3 Electives Elective(s) from C&I / CPE/ TET/ KSS Division(s) 3-12 Minimum Required 9 PROGRAM TOTAL 32 Adult and Higher Education/Continued Next Page

30 Page 30 DOCTOR OF EDUCATION DEGREE ADULT AND HIGHER EDUCATION Program of Study The Doctor of education degree requires a minimum of 90 hours of graduate credit, of which at least 60 must be earned beyond the master s degree. MAJOR AREA COURSEWORK Required Courses / AHED Core (15 credits) Credits AHED 701 Adult Education 3 AHED 710 Sociology of Adult Education 3 AHED 715 Foundations of Global Lifelong Learning 3 AHED 720 Principles of Postsecondary Education 3 AHED 752 College & University Administration 3 Required Courses / Doctoral core (27 credits) EDAD 801 Theory in Educational Administration 3 EDAD 810 Research in Educational Administration 3 EDAD 820 Human Resources Administration 3 EDAD 885 Dissertation Seminar in EDAD 3 AHED 898D Dissertation in AHED AHED AHED Electives (Minimum 6 credits) Minimum Required 48 SUPPORTING COURSEWORK (15 credits beyond master s degree) EDER 762 Foundations of Educational Statistics 3 EDER Additional / Advanced Statistics Course* 3 Foundation Course (Choose from one of the four courses below): 3 EDFN 710 History of Education OR EDFN 720 Philosophy of Education OR EDFN 740 Comparative Education OR EPSY 741 Advanced Educational Psychology Electives Support Area Electives 3-15 Minimum Required 15 PROGRAM TOTAL Adult and Higher Education/Continued Next Page

31 Page 31 Typical Schedules Typical schedules for a student in the Adult and Higher Education program involves taking a series of four to eight core courses, depending on the degree the student is seeking. Masters degree students must take four, three-hour AHED core courses. Doctoral students must take those four AHED core courses PLUS an additional four EDAD core courses. These core courses are considered foundational for students who then round out and focus their academic training with electives and quantitative or qualitative statistics courses. The table below provides an example of a typical full-time (3 courses/semester) and part-time schedule (2 courses/semester). Typical Part-Time Schedule First Year Course M.A. Ed.D. Fall Spring Summer AHED 701 Adult Education AHED 720 Principles of Postsecondary Education AHED 710 Sociology of Adult Education AHED 752 College and University Administration EDAD 801 Theories of Educational Administration EDAD 820 Human Resource Development AHED Electives Various Rotating Courses Typical Full-Time Schedule First Year Course M.A. Ed.D. Fall Spring Summer AHED 701 Adult Education AHED 720 Principles of Postsecondary Education AHED 710 Sociology of Adult Education AHED 752 College and University Administration EDAD 801 Theories of Educational Administration EDAD 820 Human Resource Development AHED Electives Various Courses Typical Schedules/Continued Next Page

32 Page 32 Typical Part-Time Schedule Second Year Course M.A. Ed.D. Fall Spring Summer EDAD 810 Research in Educational Administration EDAD 885 Dissertation Seminar EDER 761 Graduate Research & Design EDER 762 Foundations of Educational Statistics EDER 763 Qualitative Methods of Educational Research EDER 860 or 861 Advanced Statistics: Correlational or Experimental Analysis AHED/EDAD/EPSY/EDFN/COUN Electives Various Rotating Courses AHED/EDAD/EPSY/EDFN/COUN Electives Various Rotating Courses Typical Full-Time Schedule Second Year Course M.A. Ed.D. Fall Spring Summer EDAD 810 Research in Educational Administration EDAD 885 Dissertation Seminar (remaining hours taken in third year) EDER 761 Graduate Research & Design EDER 762 Foundations of Educational Statistics EDER 763 Qualitative Methods of Educational Research EDER 860 or 861 Advanced Statistics: Correlational or Experimental Analysis AHED 898D Dissertation in AHED AHED/EDAD/EPSY/EDFN/COUN Electives Various Rotating Courses AHED/EDAD/EPSY/EDFN/COUN Electives Various Rotating Courses Course Availability As demonstrated in the above typical schedule examples, not all courses in the AHED program are available each semester and in each location. Tentative AHED course availability is provided in the following tables on the next page. AHED Course Availablility/Continued Next Page

33 Page 33 On-Campus Courses Courses Fall Spring Summer AHED 701 Adult Education AHED 710 Sociology of Adult Education AHED 715 Foundations of Global Lifelong Learning AHED 720 Principles of Postsecondary Education AHED 751 Curriculum, Teaching, Research in Higher Education (Every Even Summer) AHED 752 College and University Administration AHED 753 Financing Higher Education (Every Even Fall) AHED 763 Introduction to Student Affairs in Higher Education (Every Even Spring) AHED 764 Theories and Practices of College Student Development (Every Odd Spring) AHED 792 Special Topics (various topics) AHED 882 Seminar in College Teaching (Every Odd Summer) AHED 898D Dissertation in AHED EDAD 801 Theory in Educational Administration EDAD 810 Research in Educational Administration (offered every other semester) EDAD 820 Human Resources Administration EDAD 885 Dissertation Seminar (offered every other semester) AHED Online Course Availability/Continued Next Page

34 Page 34 Internet Delivered Courses Courses Fall Spring Summer AHED 553 Personal and Organizational Change Management AHED 701 Adult Education AHED 710 Sociology of Adult Education AHED 715 Foundations of Global Lifelong Learning AHED 720 Principles of Postsecondary Education AHED 730 Junior/Community College AHED 735 Instructional Strategies for Adult Education (Every Even Fall) AHED 740 Continuing Education AHED 750 Current Practices and Problems in Higher Education (Every Even Summer) AHED 751 Curriculum, Teaching, Research in Higher Education (Every Even Summer) AHED 752 College and University Administration AHED 753 Financing Higher Education (Every Odd Summer) AHED 760 Organizational Development (Every Even Fall) AHED 763 Introduction to Student Affairs in Higher Education (Every Even Spring) AHED 764 Theories and Practices of College Student Developmt (Every Odd Spring) AHED 765 Distance Learning (Every Odd Fall) AHED 770 Technology and Society (Every Odd Spring) AHED 775 Trends & Issues in Training & Development (Every Even Spring) AHED 780 Advanced Instructional Design (Every Even Spring) AHED 882 Seminar in College Teaching (Every Odd Summer)

35 Page 35 Specialization Electives in AHED Adult and Higher Education program electives are chosen based on a student s area of interest. Along with the required core courses, the electives should be used to round out an individual program to tailor the student s coursework to meet individual professional needs. Suggested electives in four different specializations are outlined in the table below. Adult Education Higher Education Administration/Student College Teaching Training and Development/ Technology AHED 740 Continuing Education Online, Every Spring AHED 740 Continuing Education Online, Every Spring AHED 751 Curriculum in Higher Education Every Even Summer AHED 760 Organizational Development AHED 730 Junior/Community College Online, Every Summer, AHED 753 Financing Higher Education Online, Every Odd Sum- AHED 735 Instructional Strategies Online, Every Even Fall AHED 775 Trends/Issues in Training and Development AHED 553 Personal and Organizational Change Management Every Summer, 3rd AHED 730 Junior/Community College Online, Every Summer, June Term AHED 882 Seminar in College Teaching Every Odd Summer, AHED 770 Technology and Society AHED 735 Instructional Strategies Online, Every Fall AHED 750 Current Problems and Practices Online, Every Even Summer, AHED 765 Distance Learning AHED 553 Personal and Organizational Change Management Every Summer, 3rd AHED 780 Advanced Instructional Design Online, Every Even Spring AHED 553 Personal and Organizational Change Management Every Summer, 3rd AHED 780 Advanced Instructional Design Every Even Spring AHED 735 Instructional Strategies Every Even Fall AHED 764 College Student Development Every Odd Spring AHED 553 Personal and Organizational Change Management Every Summer, 3rd AHED 780 Advanced Instructional Design Online, Every Even Spring AHED 763 Student Affairs Administration Every Even AHED 765 Distance Learning Online. Every Odd Fall

36 Page 36 Graduate Assistantships The U offers qualified post-baccalaureate students financial assistance in exchange for their teaching, research and service efforts to the University. Teaching and Research assistantships are awarded by individual departments. Further inquiries should be directed to the division chair of the Division of Educational Administration. Students interested in Graduate Assistantships should apply through the division by contacting the division chair or program coordinator. To be qualified for a graduate assistantship a student must be fully admitted in a graduate program and enrolled in nine credit hours on-campus or in off-campus state-supported courses. To apply for a Graduate Assistantship, please complete the Graduate Assistantship Application. For detailed information regarding the specifics of an assistantship, including classifications, stipends, and working hours, go to the Graduate School page under the Academics tab in myu and click on the Graduate Assistantships link.

37 Page 37 Student Responsibilities Comprehensive Exam The comprehensive exam format is designed to provide students with an opportunity to engage in research, to critically reflect on your doctoral coursework, and to demonstrate your comprehensive knowledge of Educational Administration as well as your written communication skills. You will be expected to critically analyze the issues in the questions and support your responses with references from the literature and your coursework. You are to synthesize the knowledge from course readings, class discussion, and the current literature as completely and succinctly as possible in responding to the questions. Students may use their textbooks, notes, course papers, and other resources as long as they are cited properly. The advisor will write the exam questions and then send them to you via . Masters students get one day to answer three questions; specialists students get two days to answer four questions; and doctoral students will have three days to complete five questions. Academic honesty As stated in the Student Code of Conduct, the integrity of the University community is contingent upon fulfillment of a trust that the members of the student body will engage in reasonable behaviors to promote and protect the educational environment. Plagiarism is defined as (but not limited to) the following: The use of paraphrase or direct quotation of published or unpublished work of another person without full and clear acknowledgment The unacknowledged use of materials prepared by another person or agency engaged in the selling of term papers or other academic materials. No credit can be given for a dishonest assignment. At the discretion of the instructor, a student caught engaging in any form of academic dishonesty may be: Given a zero for that assignment. Asked to rewrite and resubmit the assignment for credit. Assigned a reduced grade for the course. Dropped from the course. Failed in the course. Incompletes A grade of I may only remain incomplete for one calendar year, at which time it converts to a grade of NCI and the course must be repeated (and repaid) for credit. Student Responsibilities/Continued Next Page

38 Page 38 Student Responsibilities/continued from p. 37 Freedom in Learning Students are responsible for learning the content of any course of study in which they are enrolled. Under the Board of Regents and University policy, student academic performance shall be evaluated solely on an academic basis and students should be free to take reasoned exception to the data or views offered in any course of study. Students who believe that an academic evaluation is unrelated to academic standards but is related instead to judgment of their personal opinion or conduct should contact the dean of the college which offers the class in order to initiate a review of the evaluation. (South Dakota Board of Regents Policy) Student s Rights to Assistance or Accommodations Any student who feels s/he may need academic accommodations or access accommodations based on the impact of a documented disability should contact and register with Disability Services during the first week of class. Disability Services is the official office to assist students through the process of disability verification and coordination of appropriate and reasonable accommodations. Students currently registered with Disability Services must obtain a new accommodation memo each semester. Ernetta L. Fox, Director, Disability Services, Service Room 119 Service Center (605) dservices@usd.edu Federal Law prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of `973 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act). The University has designated Ms. Roberta Ambur, Vice President of Administration & ITS, as the Coordinator to monitor compliance with these statutes. Section 504 obligates USD and Ms. Ambur to provide equal access for all persons with disabilities. Ms. Ambur can be reached at Room 209, Slagle Hall, Phone: Residence Requirements Residence refers to fulltime registration in graduate studies. Ed.D. students must generally complete a minimum of two academic years of residence or full-time graduate study in select programs. Executive programs and off-campus programs designed for working adults are exempt. Divisional requirements concerning residency may vary for Master s students. To ensure residency requirements are met, graduate students should check with the Division of Educational Administration. Transfer Credit A maximum of nine graduate credit hours from other regionally accredited institutions may be transferred toward a Master s degree program. These transfer credits must have been completed no more than seven years prior to conferment of the USD graduate degree. The transfer credit approval form must be signed by the student s advisor, department chairperson, and approved by the Graduate Dean. More than nine credits may be transferred toward Educational Specialist and doctoral degrees. Check with the academic department for information on the number of credits that may be approved for transfer and the time limits on these credits. Typically, no more than 30 credit hours from a Master s degree may be transferred to an Education Specialist or doctoral program. An official transcript must be sent directly to the Graduate School to verify all requests for approval of transfer credit, unless such transcript is on file with The Graduate School. Requests for approval of transfer credit should be made during the first semester of study in or- Transfer Credit/Continued Next Page

39 Page 39 Transfer Credit/continued from p The student must have been in good standing in the institution from where the credit is transferred. 2. The grades in courses transferred are B or better; N, P, S or similar designations are acceptable for up to three credit hours with approval. (Note, only three credit hours of N, P, or S may be on the program of study, whether these are from transferred or USD courses). 3. The institution is accredited by a recognized, regional accrediting body. Transfer credit from another institution will be recorded on a USD transcript only if the transfer work is accepted as part of a USD graduate degree. Time Limit and Validation of Credits The entire work for the Master s, Specialist in Education, and Doctorate in Education must be completed within a period of seven calendar years from the date of the first registration regardless of enrollment. For the Ed.D., all requirements must be completed within five calendar years following the date of admission to Ed.D. candidacy. By special permission of the Graduate Dean, the time may be extended. Graduate credits earned more than seven years prior to the date of intended graduation must be validated. The method of validation is to be decided upon by the student s advisory committee and sent to the Graduate Dean for final approval. Normally, validation may include repeating of the course, satisfactorily completing a final examination for the course, demonstration of relevant professional experience, or specific additional questions on the comprehensive examination. Course Numbering System Course numbers are coded by a prefix to indicate disciplines or significant sub-discipline, and a three-digit number. The 500 series indicates beginning level graduate courses. Where appropriate, graduate lectures may be given in conjunction with an undergraduate course of the same title. In all such cases, it is the instructor s responsibility to maintain a documented difference in the quality and depth of work appropriate to graduate education. No USD course work numbered 400 or below may be used on a program of study to fulfill graduate degree requirements. The 700 series is clearly and solely graduate material at Master s or Specialist level. The 800 series indicates Doctoral levels of study. Adding and Dropping Courses Students may use WebAdvisor to drop and/or add courses after initial registration until the end of the Drop/Add period if they are not completely withdrawing from all courses. After the Drop/Add period, which is also the 100% refund deadline and is typically the first week to ten days of the semester, the student must obtain a Drop/Add form or withdrawal form from the Registrar s Office located in the Belbas Center or online in the Registrar s section of myu. portal. The Add/Drop or Withdrawal form must be properly completed and signed by the student s advisor and the Graduate Dean. The deadline and procedures for adding and dropping classes are available on the Registrar s section of the myu. portal. NOTE: Instructors can drop a student who is not showing satisfactory progression from the course. Student ResponsibilitiesContinued Next Page