I. Program Admission for Master of Science (MS) and Doctor of Education (EdD) in Leadership and Policy Studies:

1. Each applicant must submit a completed application packet to the University Graduate School that includes:
1. A completed admissions application
2. An official report of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score.
3. Official transcripts for all prior undergraduate and graduate courses.
2. In addition, each applicant must submit the following to the Department of Leadership:
1. A professional resume,
2. Three letters of professional recommendation on letterhead,
3. A brief statement of professional goals, and if available,
4. Evidence of current teacher certification.
5. A personal interview preceded by a writing sample will be scheduled with each applicant and an admission decision will be made following the personal interview. The decision will be based on a holistic profile that includes, but is not limited to, information contained in the completed application packet described above and obtained during the personal interview. Interested applicants are encouraged to contact the departmental office to obtain admission forms and a more complete statement of admission guidelines and requirements for a Tennessee administrative license. All students seeking licensure must take the appropriate state-required examination at the conclusion of their program.

Students completing the MS or EdD in Leadership and Policy Studies will: (1) have developed their skills in leadership, change, policy formulation, the student's program and stewardship of a vision of effectiveness that is shared by others in the organization; (2) have had opportunities to analyze data and its relationship to organizational effectiveness; (3) have concentrated their studies in (a) School Administration and Supervision, (b) Leadership, or (c) Student Personnel (MS only); and (4) have concentrated their studies in an area of specialization.

II. Master of Science (MS) Degree Program

The Department offers the Master of Science degree in Leadership and Policy Studies with concentrations in (1) School Administration and Supervision—a licensing program, (2) Leadership, and (3) Student Personnel.

A. Program Requirements

1. A minimum of 36 semester hours is required of all students to obtain the master’s degree.
2. Students will take 9 hours of the departmental core: LEAD 7000, LEAD 7100, and EDPR 7521; and 27 other hours of approved courses in their concentration.
3. The following policies in the Department of Leadership are exceptions to the policies of the Graduate School:
1. A maximum of six (6) hours of transfer credit can be counted toward the concentration in School Administration and Supervision.
2. A maximum of six (6) hours of course work can be validated in the concentration in School Administration and Supervision.
4. Concentrations and Courses:
1. School Administration and Supervision: LDPS 7070, 7110 ,7120, 7131, 7140, 7141, 7150, 7210, 7330, and one additional course
2. Leadership: A minimum of 27 semester hours, including LEAD 7500, HIAD 8412, 5 additional departmental courses, and a portfolio
3. Administration/Supervision Licensure Program: The department maintains a program leading to licensure for students holding an appropriate master’s degree
4. Student Personnel: A minimum of 27 semester hours, including LEAD 7500; HIAD 7050, 7440, 7442, 7443; and at least one of the following: HIAD 7410, 7512, 8420; or COUN 7730; and a portfolio

III. Doctor of Education (EdD) Degree Program

The department offers concentrations in Community Education, Educational Leadership, and Policy Studies.

A. Program Requirements

1. A minimum of 54 semester hours beyond the master’s degree is required of all students.
2. Fifteen hours must be taken in the departmental core: LEAD 8001, 8002, 8003, EDPR 8541 and 8542; 9 hours of dissertation; and 30 additional hours.
3. Doctoral programs are not intended for basic administrative certification. Students wishing certification through this program must complete additional course work approximating the requirements in the Certification program noted above.
4. Concentrations and Courses:
1. Community Education: LEAD 8500, LDPS 8170, 8171, and 8181, and 18 hours approved by the student’s advisory committee.
2. Educational Leadership: LDPS 8121, 8132, and 8181, and 21 hours approved by the student’s advisory committee.
3. Policy Studies: LDPS 8305, 8310, and 8350, and 21 hours approved by the student’s advisory committee.

IV. EdD in Higher Education and Adult Education

Program objectives are: (1) development of skills in leadership, higher education or adult education, policy formulation, implementation, and evaluation; (2) development of research skills such as data and the relationship to organizational effectiveness; and (3) knowledge and understanding within a concentration area.

A. Program Admission

1. Each applicant must submit a completed application packet to the Graduate School that includes:
1. A completed admissions application
2. An official report of Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores
3. Official transcripts for all prior undergraduate and graduate courses
4. In addition, each applicant must submit the following to the Department of Leadership:
1. A professional resume
2. A two-three page statement of academic and professional goals
3. Three letters of recommendation
5. The admission committee may request a personal interview.
6. The admission decision will be based on a holistic profile that includes, but is not limited to, information contained in the completed application packet described above and obtained during the personal interview. Interested applicants are encouraged to contact the departmental office to obtain admission forms and a more completed statement of admission guidelines for the higher and adult education program.
7. Deadline for submission of all application material is April 1 for summer and fall semesters and November 1 for spring semester.

B. Program Requirements

1. A minimum of 54 semester hours beyond the master’s degree, including the core requirements of LEAD 8001, 8003, 8500, HIAD 8412, 8415, 8403, EDPR 8541, 8542, and 1 additional research methods course approved by the advisor; 9 hours of dissertation; and 18 hours approved in the concentration. Students should familiarize themselves with the Thesis/Dissertation Preparation Guide before starting to write the dissertation.
2. Concentrations
1. Higher Education: HIAD 8401, 8420, 8422, 8541, and 6 elective hours approved by the student’s advisory committee.
2. Adult Education: HIAD 8510, 8541, 8542, and 9 elective hours approved by the student’s advisory committee.
3. The following policies in the Department of Leadership are exceptions to the policies of the Graduate School:
1. Graduate students must complete the doctoral program within ten (10) calendar years.
2. A maximum of twelve (12) hours of transfer credit/credits earned as nondegree can be counted toward the degree.

V. Certificate in Community College Teaching and Leadership

The department offers a certificate for individuals interested in either a teaching or an administrative position in a community college. Consisting of 18 hours of course work, this program can be applied to or taken simultaneously with a Master of Science in Leadership or a Doctor of Education in Higher and Adult Education. Students not pursuing a degree should apply for admission to the Graduate School as non-degree seeking. For more information call 678-3531.

A. Course Requirements:

HIAD 7411-8411, Community Colleges
HIAD 7511-8511, Administration and Governance in the Community College
HIAD 7541-8541, College Teaching
HIAD 8415, IT Trends and Issues in Higher Education
LEAD 7500-8500, Adult Learning and Leadership
HIAD 7060-8060, Internship in Higher and Adult Education (may be waived for those with broad experience in community college teaching or administration)

6000. Foundational Studies: Education, Schooling, and American Society. (3). (EDFD 7003-8003). Interdisciplinary study of educational policies and practices in American society; role and function of the school and the teacher; analysis of major problems and issues facing contemporary public education. Five hours of school visitation required. (Fulfills foundations requirement for graduate students seeking teacher licensure.)

6044. Special Education Law for Educators. (3). Study of legal foundations of special education, dealing extensively with federal/state laws and regulations and with administrative and civil court actions in determining status of services to children with special needs. PREREQUISITE: LEAD 2010 or SPED 2000, or knowledge of the characteristics of special needs children and programs that serve them.

7000. Introduction to Educational Leadership. (3). (EDAS 7100). Theory and practice of educational leadership; scope, task, areas, processes and procedures, organization structure, problems and issues, and types of personnel needed in the United States.

7006-8006. History of American Education, PreK-12. (3). Includes study of external historical influences, emphasizing theoretical interpretations, sources of policy, current issues of historical importance, and future expectations.

7050-59–8050-59. Special Topics in Leadership. (1-3). (EDAS 7712-22-8712-22). In-depth study of selected topics in educational leadership. May be repeated with change in topic.

†7061-8061 . Practicum in Leadership. (1-3). (EDAS 7170-8170). Practical short-term work experiences in various settings appropriate to student’s career needs. May be repeated for maximum of 9 credit hours.

†7070-8070. Culminating Experience. (1-6). (EDAS 7996). Capstone course using a problem-based, case-study approach. PREREQUISITE: Must be taken in last semester or by permission of department chair.

The following courses consist of readings and reports to survey the literature on the topic. May be repeated with departmental permission.

‡7080-8080. Readings and Research in the Philosophy of Education. (1-3).

‡7081-8081. Readings and Research in Higher and Adult Education. (1-3). (EDAS 7790-8790).

‡7082-8082. Readings and Research in Educational Leadership. (1-3). (EDAS 7710-8710).

‡7083-8083. Readings and Research in Educational Policy. (1-3). (EDFD 7008-8008).

‡7084-8084. Readings and Research in School and Community Relations. (1-3). (EDAS 7700-8700).

‡7085-8085. Readings and Research in Educational Supervision. (1-3). (EDAS 7750-8750).

‡7086-8086. Readings and Research in Educational Finance and Business Management. (1-3). (EDAS 7730-8730).

‡7087-8087. Readings and Research in Educational Personnel and Negotiations. (1-3). (EDAS 7760-8760).

‡7088-8088. Readings and Research in Educational Law. (1-3). (EDAS 7780-8780).

‡7089-8089. Readings and Research in Educational Plant and Transportation. (1-3). (EDAS 7740-8740).

‡7090-8090. Readings and Research in the History of Education. (1-3).

7100. Education and Community. (3). (EDAS 7000). Educational processes and policies in formal and non-formal community settings; inter-relationships among such settings; field-based, students will assess particular educational policy and its implications within the community.

†7210-8210. Field Experiences. (1-9). (EDAS 7171-8171). Internship work experiences under supervision of practicing K-12 professional. May be repeated for maximum of 12 credits. Prospective enrollees must meet departmental deadlines for application. PREREQUISITE: Permission of instructor.

7500-8500. Adult Learning and Leadership. (3). (HIAD 7255-8255). Characteristics of adult learners; factors that affect learning, achievement, and motivation throughout the adult life-cycle; implications for educational leaders and human resource development.

†7996. Thesis (1-6). Prospectus must be approved by the faculty committee directing this research study. Application for writing thesis must be filed with the Director of Graduate Studies.

†8000. Specialist Culminating Experience. (1-6). Thesis, internship, field of study, or special project designed under direction of student’s committee; capstone experience in Education Specialist program.

8001. Educational Leadership in Organizations. (3). (EDAS 8800). Basic theories of organization and administration; historical and contemporary foundations of theories; implications of current theories and practices for organizational and human resource development.

8002. American Society and Educational Policies. (3). (EDFD 7001-8001). Historical evolution of major social issues and resulting educational policies; normative and empirical bases of educational principles and practices; sociocultural contexts of contemporary problems and issues.

8003. Policy-Oriented Research. (3). Inquiry methods appropriate to educational policy research; empirico-inductive (grounded) and constructivist inquiry strategies emphasized. PREREQUISITES: LEAD 8001 and 8002, EDPR 8541 or equivalent, or permission of the instructor.

8140. Planning of Educational Change. (3). Characteristics of change in a variety of educational settings, emphasizing planning theory, implementing and managing change processes; specific variables that impact change efforts; analysis of planning and analysis tools; computer simulations and case studies.

†9000. Doctoral Dissertation. (1-9). (EDAS 9000).

†7060-8060. Internship in Higher and Adult Education. (1-6). Work experiences in higher education institution or in adult education settings under supervision of practicing professional and university supervisor. May be repeated for maximum of 6 credits. PREREQUISITE: Permission of instructor.

7403-8403. Research in Higher and Adult Education. (3). Current topics, research problems, new studies, and needed inquiries in higher and adult education. PREREQUISITES: EDPR 7/851, 7/8542, 8415, 1 additional methods course approved by advisor.

7404-8404. Supervised Research. (1-6). Collaborative research with faculty within the major to include planning, design, management, analysis, and reporting of research. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credit hours. PREREQUISITES: Minimum of 12 hours in major and permission of instructor.

7410. Overview of Higher Education. (3). (EDAS 7190-8190). Higher education in social and historical contexts; organization and administration of colleges and universities.

7411-8411. Community Colleges. (3). (EDAS 7191-8191). History, philosophy, and changing mission of the community college; focus on administration, faculty, staff, and students; curriculum and services; funding, public relations, and the presidency.

7415-8415. IT Trends and Issues in Higher and Adult Education. (3). Explores issues and trends in information technology for leaders of higher and adult education, involving readings, discussion, and hands-on web research related to IT planning and budget considerations, academic and administrative systems, management of IT professionals, and IT-induced change in various segments of education.

7430-8430. The Professoriate. (3). Faculties of U.S. colleges and universities, nature of their work in various types of institutions, academic reward system, and programs for continuing professional development.

7440-8440. Student Personnel Services in Higher Education. (3). (COUN 7613-8613). Activities, functions, relationships, and philosophy of student personnel services; historical developments and current trends in student personnel services in relation to changing concepts in higher education.

7441-8441. College Students and College Cultures. (3). (COUN 7672-8672). College student characteristics and differing life patterns in institutional perspective; variations in student and college cultures in types of institutions.

7442-8442. College Student Development. (3). (Same as COUN 7622-8622.) Comprehensive study of traditional and non-traditional college students; emphasis on identification of development needs.

7443-8443. College Environments. (3) (Same as COUN 7623-8623). Person-environment interaction theories, campus ecology, impact of college environments on diverse student populations, and higher education environmental assessment techniques. PREREQUISITE: HIAD 7442-8442.

7444. Multiculturalism on College Campuses. (3). Develops knowledge and skills necessary for leadership in diverse educational backgrounds.

7445. Group Work in Student Personnel. (3). Information and experiential opportunities about working with groups for leaders in diverse educational settings.

7450-8450. College and University Curriculum. (3). (HIAD 7200-8200). Structure, development, implementation, and assessment of curriculum in colleges and universities; historical and philosophical perspectives; major figures, emerging trends, and contemporary issues.

7452. Developmental Education (3). (HIAD 7204-8204). Developmental education programs in colleges and universities; focus on policy, administration, and instruction.

7510-8510. Overview of Adult Education. (3). (HIAD 7250). Historical development of adult education; scope of field, including non-formal, post-secondary education, and human resource development.

7511-8511. Administration and Governance in the Community College. (3). Clinical examination of structure, governance, management, and institutional culture in the context of accepted administrative practice in the contemporary community college.

7512-8512. Developing and Funding Leadership Programs. (3). (HIAD 7256-8256). Adult leadership programs in various organizations, agencies, and groups as primary, supplementary, or complementary function; community relations and development in funding.

7530-8530. Continuing Professional Education. (3). Background and development of continuing education for professionals, including medicine, law, social work, psychology, dentistry, and education as well as other fields; examination of impetus and providers for such programs.

7541-8541. College Teaching. (3). (HIAD 7201-8201). Issues and trends in teaching and learning in higher education; analysis of various classroom teaching approaches designed for diverse student populations in higher education.

7542-8542. International and Comparative Higher and Adult Education. (3). Cross-cultural and cross-national study of selected issues and problems in higher and adult education; examines role of education in promoting social, economic, and cultural change.

8401. Higher Education Administration. (3). (EDAS 7192-8192). Role, function, organization, and administration of colleges and universities; roles of presidents and other administrators; variations in academic and student life in higher education; relationships with various constituencies; problems of practice and power. PREREQUISITE: HIAD 7410, 8415, 8420, 8422, or equivalent.

8405. Seminar in Higher and Adult Education. (3). (HIAD 7258-8258). Culminating experience for doctoral students; examination of current issues using cross-disciplinary perspectives derived from previous coursework.

8412. Historical and Policy Perspectives in Higher Education. (3). (EDFD 7002-8002). Historical development of higher education in the United States; current higher education policy issues in relation to this development.

8420. Higher Education Law. (3). (EDAS 8380). Legal principles and significant legal constraints relating to institutions of higher education; emphasis on application of law to organizational structure, students, personnel, programs, property, and finance; analysis of current legal issues.

8422. Higher Education Finance. (3). (EDAS 8320). Financing of institutions in higher education; sources and methods of securing funds; development of programs; procedures for budget development and analysis; other financial and economic aspects of higher education administration; analysis of current problems related to higher education finance.

8991. Teaching in Higher Education for Graduate Assistants. (1-3). Overview and practical demonstration of the art of teaching in higher education and lifelong learning. Restricted to graduate assistants. May be repeated up to 12 hours credit.

7110. Leadership Exploration Seminar. (3). (EDAS 7400). Study of theories informing organization behavior, structure, problems, and issues occurring in organizations; discussion of processes used by organizational leaders; students will explore personal beliefs and values, comparing them to theories and best practices to develop in depth understanding of self and personal perspective as educational leader.

7112-8112. Management of Educational Grants and Projects. (3). Planning and management of field-based educational projects, grants, and consulting services. Emphasis on team and group efforts; computer applications in project management.

7120. The Supervisory Process. (1-6). (EDAS 7050). Theory and methodology of educational supervision, with emphasis on instructional leadership; differences in roles for various supervisory personnel; project based.

7121-8121. Personnel Administration. (3). (EDAS 7160-8160). Educational personnel administration and policy including: human resource management, staffing goals, policies, recruitment, induction, roles, and professional development.

7131. School Business Management. (1-3). (EDAS 7130-8130). Business affairs of schools in accordance with laws and policies of local, state, and federal agencies; overview of legal and ethical standards; site budgeting and project management.

7132-8132. School Finance. (3). Funding of public schools in the United States and other developed nations; analysis of various school funding models and related equity issues.

7140-8140. Participatory Governance and Change. (3). Theory, research, policy, and practice in educational restructuring and participatory governance; strategies and procedures for implementation including role clarification, participatory decision making, group problem solving, communication, team building, evaluation, development of parent-community partnerships; mission setting and ethical and moral principles of governance.

7141. The Principalship. (3). (EDAS 7111-8111 & 7311-8311). Role of the principal in school site leadership focusing on instructional leadership and organization and administration of the school’s resources; projects for elementary, middle, junior, and secondary principalship.

7150. Educational Law. (3). (EDAS 7180-8180). Federal and state statutes and local regulations applicable to education; legal requirements and their implications for educational operation; legal research methods and case law.

7171-8171. Continuing and Adult Education Administration. (3). (EDAS 7612-8612). Organization and administration of adult and continuing education, including adult remedial, vocational-technical, community outreach programs; administrative methods and materials appropriate to adult habits and needs; interpreting current legislation and research relating to adult and continuing education programs; planning, implementing, and evaluating strategies.

7180-8180. Politics and Power in Educational Leadership. (3). (EDAS 7810-8810). Field study of techniques and strategies for leaders in education to discover sources of community power influencing education policy; emphasis on superintendent, school board, and central office leaders.

7181-8181. Policy Implementation in Educational Administration. (3). (EDAS 7811-8811). Development and implementation of administrative policy at the local, state, and national levels in relation to forces that shape thinking of policy-making bodies.

7305-8305. Issues in Educational Policy. (3). Special issues of current interest related to American educational policies and practices.

7311-8311. Issues in Philosophy of Education. (3). (EDFD 7021-8021). Critical examination of issues in the philosophy of education; history of issues and their effect on modern public schools.

7320-8320. Urban Education: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives. (3). Sociological and cultural dimensions of urban society and education with emphasis on contemporary issues and recent policy developments.

7330-8330. Race, Ethnicity, Gender, and American Education. (3). Historical and contemporary study of educational practices and policies related to various ethnic and racial groups, as well as women in the United States; various models of institutional and community forms of multicultural education.

7350-8350. Policies and Politics of Contemporary American Education. (3). (EDFD 7033-8033). Conceptual and empirical analyses of political and social issues related to US education.

8111. Educational Administration Performance Laboratory. (1-6). (EDAS 7370-8370). Laboratory experiences including gaming and simulation to illustrate complex organizations, information systems, network planning and projection systems, and leadership assessment.

8115. Educational Leadership Seminar. (3). (EDAS 7510-8510). Problems and issues derived from trends in contemporary culture that impact on educational leadership; emphasis on instructional leadership.

8133. Economics of Education. (3). (EDAS 8220). Economic aspects of education in the United States and other developed nations.

8155. Seminar in Education Law. (3). Analysis of current legislation and case law and its impact on education. PREREQUISITE: LDPS 7150 or permission of instructor.

8310. Philosophical Analysis and Educational Policy. (3). (EDFD 7022-8022). Exploration and use of philosophical analytical skills for assessing educational policies and practices.

† Grades of S, U, or IP will be given.
‡Grades of A-F, or IP will be given.