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• EDFN 586: Topics in Education

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  
  Investigation and development of educational topics of current interest not normally covered in regular courses. Special topics and methods will vary according to the needs of students involved. Offered periodically.
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• EDFN 587: Topics in Education

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  
  Investigation and development of educational topics of current interest not normally covered in regular courses. Special topics and methods will vary according to the needs of students involved. Offered periodically.
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• EDFN 589: Topics in Education

  3.00 Credits

  Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  
  Investigation and development of educational topics of current interest not normally covered in regular courses. Special topics and methods will vary according to the needs of students involved. Offered periodically.
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• EDFN 590: Social Foundation of Educ

  3.00 Credits

  Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  
  An analysis of the K-12 school system of the U.S. philosophical and historical influences, significance of education in society, contemporary problems in schooling, challenges and requirements of the profession. Offered annually.
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• EDFN 601: Research Methods

  3.00 Credits

  Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  
  Introduces methods of empirical educational research. Emphasis on training individuals to be intelligent consumers of educational research. It is strongly recommended that the course be taken early in the students program.
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• EDFN 603: Philosophy of Education

  3.00 Credits

  Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  
  An analysis of current and perennial education problems using the tools of the philosopher: logic, language analysis and inquiry, and phenomenological description. Students articulate their own beliefs and assumptions about education as well as critically examine and evaluate selected texts. Offered annually.
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• EDFN 604: Education and Public Policy

  3.00 Credits

  Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  
  An analysis of public policy development in the field of education. Major questions to explore include: (1) Who governs education? (2) What are the processes by which policies are formulated? (3) What values are reflected in specific present policy or proposed reform? (4) What do we know about reforming education? (5) How useful is social science research in the formulation of educational policy? Offered annually.
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• EDLD 610: Theory and Organizatnl Behavr

  3.00 Credits

  Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  
  Examination of theories of leadership based on cooperation, empowerment and facilitation of change. The implications of leadership theories on administration in educational organizations. Attention given to organizational climate, conflict negotiation, decision making, communication, assumptions about power and change. Theory, research, practice and the influences of special-needs learners, race, class, gender and other social constructs will be integrated into the course. Offered in fall.
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• EDLD 614: School Community Relations

  3.00 Credits

  Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  
  Examination of the political, social and economic factors which influence the school's relationship with various community agencies and constituencies. Developing administrative sensitivity to community needs and effective articulation of the schools programs to the various communities. Offered annually.
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• EDLD 620: School Law and Public Policy

  3.00 Credits

  Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  
  An overview of American public elementary and secondary school law in the context of public policy. Examines federal and state constitutional, statutory and common law decisions that impact on the substantive or procedural rights of students, teachers and other school personnel. Emphasis on issues of equity and equality, and First Amendment issues. Makes use of 1) an interactive, empowering pedagogy, 2) case studies addressing race, class, gender and religious diversity, and 3) alternative assessment strategies.
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