EDC 510 - Policy Analysis, Leadership, and Change Processes

(Cr: 3)

This course will provide students an opportunity to develop a diverse set of perspectives for analyzing organizations and for taking effective leadership in them. The primary focus of the course is on understanding the various dynamics that affect the operation of educational organizations. Specifically, leadership theory, change theory, organizational behavior, and policy analysis will be introduced. Learning to use multiple perspectives in the organization will give students opportunities and skills to reflect on their roles as educators, while expanding the set of possible choices they have for taking actions and leadership.