EDAD 6930

The purpose of this course is to explain conceptual frameworks, theories, models, and research methods related to the analysis of leadership and leader behavior in educational administration. In pursuing this purpose, students will fulfill the following objectives: (a) gain an understanding of leadership research as a scholarly field, (b) develop a more sophisticated understanding of educational leadership, (c) explore some of the key leadership issues in American elementary, secondary, and postsecondary education, and (d) learn about some of the salient issues to consider in conceptualizing and conducting leadership research