EDS721 School Leadership: Purpose and Motivation (3 cr.)

This course serves as an introduction and orientation to the program and its key concepts. The wise leadership model and the moral virtues are explored in detail, as they will guide the personal and professional development of candidates throughout the program. The themes of educational leadership, social-emotional competence, state standards, and leadership traits are examined. Participants are also exposed to an introduction to APA guidelines, as well as the many university resources available to support program completion. 

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Identify personal character traits that comprise wise leadership for educational leaders. 

2. Examine the relationship among the character traits that comprise wise leadership, leadership skills, and the state competencies for educational administration. 

3. Examine social-emotional competencies and their application for educational leadership.

4. Utilize academic writing skills and APA style.

5. Synthesize findings from relevant professional educational research sources and current educational practices, and apply the resultant insights to a real-world setting.

6. Analyze and evaluate the varied roles of leadership in an educational enterprise.