Courses

 Focuses on leadership identity and critical self-reflection to develop effective, equity-minded, and human-centered leadership practices.

 Quantitative and qualitative research methods; critical analysis of existing studies; effective academic writing and synthesis skills.

 Critical analysis and application of leadership theories to develop context-specific strategies that prioritize equity and inclusivity.

 External factors impacting organizations; human-centered organizational design; evidence-based decision-making for thriving in dynamic environments.

 Critical analysis of organizational culture, structures, and processes; application of organizational change and change management theories; equity-minded organizational transformation.

 Quantitative research methods for practitioner-scholars; foundational principles of designing and conducting surveys; descriptive statistics and data interpretation.

 Identification and analysis of current and emerging leadership opportunities and global and systemic challenges in the context of advancing human-centered organizations.

 Qualitative research methods for practitioner scholars; systematic qualitative data collection, analysis, and interpretation.

 Evidence-based strategies to promote employee engagement and well-being in organizational contexts; inclusive policies and practices that facilitate employee motivation, learning, and development.

This course is designed for you to practice research and academic writing skills.

 Designing and implementing effective and ethical evaluation plans for assessing organizational change initiatives.

Research course that focuses on the development of your dissertation in practice.

 Developing and implementing organizational change strategies and plans; building capacity for change; analyzing and allocating resources.

Research course that focuses on the development of your dissertation in practice.

Research course that focuses on the development of your dissertation in practice.

 Developing advanced leadership skills to navigate complex challenges, emphasizing ethics, equity, effective communication, stakeholder engagement, and impactful decision-making.

Research course that focuses on the development of your dissertation in practice.

Research course that focuses on the development of your dissertation in practice.

Quantitative and qualitative research methods; critical analysis of existing studies; effective academic writing and synthesis skills.

External factors impacting organizations; human-centered organizational design; evidence-based decision-making for thriving in dynamic environments.

Quantitative research methods for practitioner-scholars; foundational principles of designing and conducting surveys; descriptive statistics and data interpretation.

Critical analysis and application of leadership theories to develop context-specific strategies that prioritize equity and inclusivity.

Critical analysis of organizational culture, structures, and processes; application of organizational change and change management theories; equity-minded organizational transformation.

Identification and analysis of current and emerging leadership opportunities and global and systemic challenges in the context of advancing human-centered organizations.

Qualitative research methods for practitioner scholars; systematic qualitative data collection, analysis, and interpretation.

Evidence-based strategies to promote employee engagement and well-being in organizational contexts; inclusive policies and practices that facilitate employee motivation, learning, and development.

This course is designed for you to practice research and academic writing skills.

Designing and implementing effective and ethical evaluation plans for assessing organizational change initiatives.

Research course that focuses on the development of your dissertation in practice.

Developing and implementing organizational change strategies and plans; building capacity for change; analyzing and allocating resources.

Research course that focuses on the development of your dissertation in practice.

Developing advanced leadership skills to navigate complex challenges, emphasizing ethics, equity, effective communication, stakeholder engagement, and impactful decision-making.

Research course that focuses on the development of your dissertation in practice.

Critically examine historical origins of inequities in sports to gain insights into present challenges and prepare students to address current issues in sports leadership and organizations.

Choose ONE between EDUC 503, EDUC 617 and EDUE 600

Understand design and advancement of learning and motivation outcomes in various environments through a systematic examination and application of current research.

Choose ONE between EDUC 503, EDUC 617 and EDUE 600

Examination of student athletes in higher education. Effective strategies for counseling and advising college student athletes; issues and challenges of athletic amateurism.

Choose ONE from EDUC 503, EDUC 617 and EDUE 600

Critically examine the historical origins and philosophical approaches of sports coaching, including challenges within the context of sports and the broader society.

Develop skills to cultivate an inclusive, data-driven culture in sports, analyzing diverse data types to foster equity and social justice in sports context.

Examination of human development and wellbeing in sports through a critical lens to foster equity, inclusion, social justice and holistic development in sports contexts.

Analysis and discussion of critical issues in intercollegiate athletics. Student-athlete academic and social accountability; challenges of NCAA policies; commercialization, marketing, and fundraising in college athletics.

Apply principles of intersectional identity development for coach and athlete well-being, team dynamics and social justice.

Choose ONE from EDUC 613, EDUE 602 and EDUE 584

Overview of Title IX and gender issues in institutions of higher education and implications for all postsecondary institutions.

Choose ONE from EDUC 613, EDUE 602 and EDUE 584

The capstone course integrates equity-minded leadership principles in sports, merging core and focus course concepts for practical application in diverse athletic settings.

Choose ONE from EDUC 613, EDUE 602 and EDUE 584

Explore contemporary coaching challenges, emerging issues and innovative strategies that foster inclusive and human-centered approaches in coaching practices.

Examination of roles and functions of higher education from historical and contemporary perspectives, with a focus on equity and urban education.

Analysis of legal issues related to the administration of higher education; emphasis on relations with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and campus communities.

Delivery of student services and programs in higher education, organizational behavior, management systems, administrative procedures, and alternative leadership styles.

Choose ONE between EDUC 531 and EDUC 611

History of the disability movement; current research on the success of students with disabilities in higher education; legal and management issues.

Choose ONE between EDUC 531 and EDUC 611

Analysis and discussion of critical issues in intercollegiate athletics. Student-athlete academic and social accountability; challenges of NCAA policies; commercialization, marketing, and fundraising in college athletics.

Choose ONE between EDUC 613 and EDUC 609

Overview of Title IX and gender issues in institutions of higher education and implications for all postsecondary institutions.

Choose ONE between EDUC 613 and EDUC 609

Contemporary issues in academic advising in postsecondary education. Examines and analyzes relevant theories, policies, and practices related to academic advising.

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the counseling process. In class, students will master basic counseling skills, such as active listening, reflected feelings, empathizing, summarizing and clarifying the issues and concerns of the individuals seeking assistance. Upon completion, students will be prepared to work with actual clients under close clinical supervision or to pursue further advanced clinical training to work with college students.

Examination of roles and functions of higher education from historical and contemporary perspectives, with a focus on equity and urban education.

Theory, research, and practice of psychological counseling.

Theory and research in learning, development, and individual differences, and social psychology related to education or training contexts.

Theory, research, and practice of group counseling. Includes laboratory experience. (prereqs: EDUC 500 & EDCO 541)

Choose ONE between EDUE 600 and EDHP 587

Choose ONE between EDUE600 and EDHP 587

Structured participation in supervised teaching or administrative activities. Assignments matched with student’s goals, training, experience.

Design and advancement of learning and motivation outcomes in various environments through a systematic examination and application of current research.

This course focuses on design and advancement of learning and motivation outcomes through the examination and application of current research.

Appraises practices that maintain power; creates strategies to empower individuals and marginalized groups by intervening to achieve equitable outcomes in education, professions and communities.

Appraises practices that maintain power; creates strategies to empower individuals and marginalized groups by intervening to achieve equitable outcomes in education, professions and communities.

Formulation and design of effective instruction; emphasis on analysis of media characteristics and instrumentation requirements.

Focuses on leadership identity and critical self-reflection to develop effective, equity-minded, and human-centered leadership practices.

Quantitative and qualitative research methods; critical analysis of existing studies; effective academic writing and synthesis skills.

Critical analysis and application of leadership theories to develop context-specific strategies that prioritize equity and inclusivity.

External factors impacting organizations; human-centered organizational design; evidence-based decision-making for thriving in dynamic environments.

Critical analysis of organizational culture, structures, and processes; application of organizational change and change management theories; equity-minded organizational transformation.

Quantitative research methods for practitioner-scholars; foundational principles of designing and conducting surveys; descriptive statistics and data interpretation.

Identification and analysis of current and emerging leadership opportunities and global and systemic challenges in the context of advancing human-centered organizations.

Qualitative research methods for practitioner scholars; systematic qualitative data collection, analysis, and interpretation.

Evidence-based strategies to promote employee engagement and well-being in organizational contexts; inclusive policies and practices that facilitate employee motivation, learning, and development.

This course is designed for you to practice research and academic writing skills.

Designing and implementing effective and ethical evaluation plans for assessing organizational change initiatives.

Research course that focuses on the development of your dissertation in practice.

Developing and implementing organizational change strategies and plans; building capacity for change; analyzing and allocating resources.

Research course that focuses on the development of your dissertation in practice.

Research course that focuses on the development of your dissertation in practice.

Developing advanced leadership skills to navigate complex challenges, emphasizing ethics, equity, effective communication, stakeholder engagement, and impactful decision-making.

Research course that focuses on the development of your dissertation in practice.

Research course that focuses on the development of your dissertation in practice.