Educational Administration
Courses
EDAM 705 School Law and Politics 3.0 Credits
This course is designed to assist students with their understanding of how law, politics, and power structures interact to influence the goals and operations of the schools. Students will study the roles of school boards and community organizations, state boards of education, state government agencies, special interest groups, professional organizations, and unions.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
EDAM 710 School Finance and Facilities 3.0 Credits
In this course, students will study the school budgeting process and school facilities management. Students will receive an overview of the basic financial and facility issues, unique to education that affect individual school buildings.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
EDAM 712 School and Community Partnerships and Relations 3.0 Credits
In this course, students will study the skills, techniques and attitudes school leaders need to work effectively with school constituents.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
EDAM 713 Conflict Resolution for School Leaders 3.0 Credits
This course is designed to prepare aspiring school principals to address and manage conflict effectively in educational settings. Participants will explore the principles of conflict resolution, mediation strategies, and communication techniques essential for fostering a positive school climate. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the causes of conflict, managing difficult conversations, and leveraging conflict as an opportunity for growth and collaboration. Through role-playing, case studies, and reflective exercises, students will develop skills to lead with empathy, equity, and professionalism.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
EDAM 714 Instructional and Curriculum Leadership 3.0 Credits
In this course, students will examine the relationship between school culture and classroom instruction. Students will study the five fundamental tasks of instructional leadership (direct assistance, group development, professional development, curriculum development, and action research). Students will also investigate effective classroom observation methods.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
EDAM 715 School Principal Internship: Technology 1.5 Credit
This yearlong intensive internship is the activity for the students in the Drexel Education Leadership Program. During this course, the students will put school leadership theory and knowledge to practical application.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
EDAM 716 School Principal Internship: Finance 1.5 Credit
The yearlong intensive internship is the culminating activity for the students in the Drexel Education Leadership Program. During this course, the students will put school leadership theory and knowledge to practical application.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
EDAM 717 School Principal Internship: Leadership 1.5 Credit
The yearlong intensive internship is the culminating activity for the students in the Drexel Education Leadership Program. During this course, the students will put school leadership theory and knowledge to practical application.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
EDAM 718 School Principal Internship: Relations 1.5 Credit
The yearlong intensive internship is the culminating activity for the students in the Drexel Education Leadership Program. During this course, the students will put school leadership theory and knowledge to practical application.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
EDAM 719 Leading Effective Teams 3.0 Credits
This course is designed to prepare aspiring principals to build, lead, and sustain effective teams in schools. Emphasizing collaboration, communication, and conflict resolution, the course focuses on strategies to align team efforts with school goals. Students will explore team dynamics, decision-making processes, and methods to foster trust and accountability. By engaging in real-world scenarios and reflective practices, students will develop skills to lead diverse teams toward achieving high levels of performance and student success.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
EDAM 720 Systems Thinking for School Principals 3.0 Credits
This course equips aspiring school principals with the knowledge and skills to apply systems thinking to school leadership. By examining the interconnected components of schools—students, staff, families, resources, policies, and community—students will learn to identify patterns, solve complex problems, and implement sustainable solutions. Through case studies, simulations, and collaborative projects, participants will develop a systemic approach to fostering innovation, improving equity, and enhancing organizational effectiveness.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
EDAM 721 Curriculum Design for School Leaders 3.0 Credits
This course provides aspiring school principals with the foundational knowledge and skills to lead curriculum design and implementation effectively. Participants will explore frameworks for curriculum development, align instruction with state and national standards, and analyze the principal's role in fostering a coherent, inclusive, and engaging curriculum. Emphasis will be placed on data-informed decision-making, stakeholder collaboration, and addressing equity and diversity in curriculum design.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
EDAM 723 Innovative Schools 3.0 Credits
This course explores the principles, practices, and leadership strategies that drive innovation in schools. It examines how school leaders can foster creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement in their institutions. Topics include innovative instructional models, leveraging technology, fostering school culture, addressing equity, and preparing schools for future challenges. Students will engage in case studies, collaborative projects, and reflective practices to develop the skills necessary to lead innovative schools effectively.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
EDAM 727 The Assistant Principal 3.0 Credits
This course is designed to prepare aspiring assistant principals for the multifaceted responsibilities of their role. It focuses on the assistant principal’s critical functions, including instructional leadership, school operations, student discipline, staff development, and fostering a positive school climate. Through case studies, role-playing, and reflective practices, students will explore how assistant principals serve as key contributors to school success and as pivotal figures in supporting principals, staff, students, and the community.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
EDAM 729 Technology and AI for School Leadership 3.0 Credits
This course prepares aspiring school principals to effectively integrate and manage technology in school leadership. Emphasizing the role of technology in communication, instruction, operations, and data-driven decision-making, the course provides a framework for leveraging digital tools to enhance school success. Students will explore topics such as leading technology initiatives, fostering digital equity, managing school data systems, and promoting innovative practices in education.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
EDAM 730 Using Data to Improve Instruction 3.0 Credits
This course is designed to equip aspiring school principals with the knowledge and skills to use data effectively to improve teaching and learning. Participants will explore strategies for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting various types of data to inform instructional decisions, monitor student progress, and drive school improvement. Emphasis will be placed on fostering a data-driven culture among teachers and staff and using data to promote equity and student success.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
EDAM 817 Curriculum Models 3.0 Credits
Allows candidates to develop models of curricula aligned with local, state, and national standards. Presents strategies for interdisciplinary teaching, creating constructivist learning environments, and developing integrative curriculum modules. Considers learning styles in effective methods that will be modeled and implemented in the course.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
EDAM 820 School Superintendency 3.0 Credits
This course is designed to provide both theoretical and practical insights into the evolving responsibilities associated with being the chief executive office of a school system.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
EDAM 824 Parents and Schools 3.0 Credits
This course provides the candidate with the skills required by system-level administrators to work with a broad spectrum of constituencies. Students will focus on the major issues facing families, especially those that mitigate against strong home-school relations, such as poverty, domestic violence, and drug abuse.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
EDAM 827 School Superintendent's Internship: Curriculum Models 1.0 Credit
This is a yearlong internship in various central office positions depending on the candidate's career preferences. The experience will focus on school issues of a system-wide impact, such as policy development, long-range planning, school board function and personnel management.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
EDAM 828 School Superintendent's Internship: Parents and Schools 1.0 Credit
This is a yearlong internship in various central office positions depending on the candidate's career preferences. The experience will focus on school issues of a system-wide impact, such as policy development, long-range planning, school board function and personnel management.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
EDAM 829 School Superintendent's Internship: Budget and Finance 1.0 Credit
This is a yearlong internship in various central office positions depending on the candidate's career preferences. The experience will focus on school issues of a system-wide impact, such as policy development, long-range planning, school board function and personnel management.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
EDAM 830 School Superintendent's Internship: Human Resource Development 1.0 Credit
This is a yearlong internship in various central office positions depending on the candidate's career preferences. The experience will focus on school issues of a system-wide impact, such as policy development, long-range planning, school board function and personnel management.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
EDAM I599 Independent Study in Educational Administration 0.0-12.0 Credits
Self-directed within the area of study requiring intermittent consultation with a designated instructor.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
EDAM I699 Independent Study in Educational Administration 0.0-12.0 Credits
Self-directed within the area of study requiring intermittent consultation with a designated instructor.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
EDAM I799 Independent Study in Educational Administration 0.0-12.0 Credits
Self-directed within the area of study requiring intermittent consultation with a designated instructor.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
EDAM I899 Independent Study in Educational Administration 0.0-12.0 Credits
Self-directed within the area of study requiring intermittent consultation with a designated instructor.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
EDAM I999 Independent Study in Educational Administration 0.0-12.0 Credits
Self-directed within the area of study requiring intermittent consultation with a designated instructor.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
EDAM T580 Special Topics in Education Administration 0.0-12.0 Credits
Topics decided upon by faculty will vary within the area of study.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
EDAM T680 Special Topics in Educational Administration 0.0-12.0 Credits
Topics decided upon by faculty will vary within the area of study.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
EDAM T780 Special Topics in Educational Administration 0.0-12.0 Credits
Topics decided upon by faculty will vary within the area of study.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
EDAM T880 Special Topics in Educational Administration 0.0-12.0 Credits
Topics decided upon by faculty will vary within the area of study.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
EDAM T980 Special Topics in Educational Administration 0.0-12.0 Credits
Topics decided upon by faculty will vary within the area of study.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit