Field-based projects addressing each of the state administrator standards will be developed, implemented, and analyzed by the student. The practicum student will have the support and guidance of a school principal and/or an appropriate administrator and a Viterbo University faculty member. Evidences will be provided in the student program portfolio and will become part of the professional development plan. Prerequisite: admission to the Director of Instruction or Educational Leadership program.

This course involves field-based projects addressing each of the state administrator standards and guidelines for a director of special education and pupil services. The activities will be determined by the student and assigned local mentor with input from the university practicum advisor. Evidence will be provided in the student portfolio, along with their reflections. To start the course the student will provide a prospectus (plan) of the kinds of activities and the approximate number of hours spent on each activity, aligned to the standards.

This course involves field-based projects addressing each of the state administrator standards and guidelines for a School Business Administrator. The activities will be determined by the student and assigned local mentor with input from the university practicum advisor. Evidence will be provided in the student portfolio, along with their reflections. To start the course the student will provide a prospectus (plan) of the kinds of activities and the approximate number of hours spent on each activity, aligned to the standards.

The superintendent practicum is designed to give students a realistic experience as an aspiring superintendent. Students must choose a minimum of three activities under each of the seven Wisconsin Administrative Standards to perform under the supervision of the students mentor. Students will be required to complete 150 hours of activities in the practicum. Activities will be aligned with the WAS standards: teaching standards, vision of learning, culture of learning, management, collaboration, ethical behavior and the politics of schooling.

A course, on a special topic in the discipline at the post-baccalaureate or master degree level, offered on the basis of need, interest, or time lines. May be repeated for credit. See registrars office current class schedules Web page for specific semester description.

This course provides independent reading and/or research, at the post-baccalaureate or master degree level, under the direction of a faculty member. Refer to the academic policy section for independent study policy. May be repeated for credit.

The focus of this course is on the knowledge, skills and disposition a school business administrator needs in order to facilitate, operate and manage in an efficient manner the ancillary services of; transportation, property purchasing, facility planning, food service and risk management policies.

Theory and practice will be reviewed as it relates to human resources in the school district. Areas to be covered will be; personnel and benefits, professional development, labor relations, employment agreements and work environment. Reviewing the legal issues related to risk management, contracts, negotiation, etc., will be reinforced during this course.

Seminar attempts to integrate the ideas presented in the core coursework and includes the presentation of the research project and development in EDUC 601 and 602.

This course will focus on both theoretical and application concepts that assist with the day to day responsibilities of the position of superintendent. Concepts that will be reinforced in this course will be management skills, leadership styles, personal vision, shared vision, continuous school improvement process, employment procedures, empowering employees, and providing relevant and meaningful professional development for staff members. Prerequisite: principal license.