COM 5301 Communication in Organizations. A study of communication networks and styles operating in organizations, especially educational institutions, as well as the role of the professional educator in those structures.
COU 5362 Career Counseling. This course will review concepts, issues, and trends in the field of career counseling and career education. It is designed to consider the role of the counselor in the career decision-making process of individuals across the lifespan. Consideration will be given to the relationships between work, career development, and family functioning. Fee required.
EDU 5302 Advanced Learning Theory and Human Development. An advanced study of learning theory, information processing, complex cognitive processes, motivation, and learner characteristics.
EDU 5303 Integrating Educational Technology. A study of both theoretical and practical characteristics of technology integration strategies, including using instructional software, using technology media, and integrating technology into the curriculum.
EDU 5315 Instructional Leadership. A study of educational leadership in our changing world including a review of qualities and ethical dimensions of effective leadership, working with people (students, faculty, staff, community) in collaboration, leading the instructional program and understanding/responding to change.
EDU 5316 Ethics for the Leader. A study of the principles and theories of ethics, including philosophy and the Texas Educator Code of Ethics, with a focus on the multiple perspectives inherent to decision making in educational leadership.
ENG 5301 Advanced Seminar in Writing. A study of the writing skills typically encountered by educators in students-centered school. Included is a study of writing across the curriculum and writing as it relates to content areas.
FLE 6304 Organizational Leadership. A detailed study of leadership focusing on personal leadership and organizational leadership. Attention will be given to the latest trends and models from administration, organization, and leadership theory. (Same as MIN 6304)
FLE 6309 Crisis Intervention. Application of counseling approaches to crisis situations in individual, families and organizations. (Same as MIN 6309)
FLE 6310 Social Development of Individuals and Families. Examination of similarities and differences in conceptions of behavior throughout the lifespan; emphasis on individual development in the context of the family.
FLE 6334 Conflict Resolution. A survey of theory and research in conflict resolution with an emphasis being placed on the student developing practical skills to help resolve conflicts within families and organizations.
LEA 5300 Introduction to Graduate Studies. This course will provide an orientation and introduction to graduate level study. A focus on electronic database searching and utilization of community-wide library resources, APA style and introduction to writing for publication, accessing and utilizing technology will be initiated in this course. Examination of quantitative and qualitative research methods, data collection, selection of measurements, and statistical analyses are considered. To be taken the semester of entry to the program.
LEA 6301 Integrative Project in Organizational Leadership. A project that synthesizes the principles of the leadership courses into a written integrative document. Capstone course to be taken in the last semester.
LEA 6302 Organizational Theory and Practice. An examination of the theories and concepts of organizational design and their application to organizations.
LEA 6303 Leading Organizational Change. The leader’s role in understanding and creating change in organizations.
LEA 6304 Topics in Organizational Leadership. An examination of relevant topics in organization leadership.
MIN 6301 Family Ministry. A detailed study of family development and functioning in light of family systems with emphasis on the church’s opportunity to minister in this context.
MIN 6304 Church Leadership. A detailed study of church leadership focusing on personal leadership and congregational leadership. Attention will be given to the latest trends and models from administration, organization, and leadership theory.
MIN 6309 Christian Counseling. Application of counseling approaches to crisis situations in individual, family, and congregation life.
NUR 5301 Education: Theories in Teaching and Learning. Teaching and learning principles and theories of adult learning and educational processes provide the foundation for this course. Scholarly inquiry into multiple dimensions of the role of professional educator and leader are examined. The management of educational activities, staff development, curriculum planning, design, and evaluation, and the facilitation of learning in a variety of settings are addressed.
NUR 5309 Leadership and Management Skills. This course focuses on the analysis, application, and integration of 21st century leadership and management skills into the behavior of the nurse in the role of educator and leader. Practical organizational and problem-solving skills, resource management and development, collaboration, team building, and communication effectiveness are emphasized.
NUR 5361 Interpersonal and Counseling Skills in Human and Organizational Behavior. This course provides an introduction to understanding and developing effective interpersonal communication skills and relationships in the role of educator and leader/administrator. The processes, principles, and techniques associated with counseling individual and groups, negotiating, grievance, stress management, and group dynamics are explored in this course. Conflict and conflict resolution, interviewing, listening, and group leadership skills are examined.