This clinical internship will, in the least, include experiences in leadership philosophy, theories of motivation and change, and the developmental needs of PK-12 students and adult learners. 50 hours of clinical experience will be completed during this course. May be repeated for credit.

This clinical internship will, in the least, include experience in the managerial aspect of PK-12 schools as well as applying the research regarding family engagement. 75 hours of clinical experience will be completed during this course. May be repeated for credit.

This clinical internship will, in the least, include experience in leadership for PK-12 curriculum. 75 hours of clinical experience will be copmleted during this course. May be repeated for credit.

This clinical internship will, in the least, include experience in the application of law in public schools 50 hours of clinical experience will be completed during this course. May be repeated for credit.

This clinical internship will, in the least, include experience in applying evaluation techniques in the PK-12 school. 75 hours of clinical experience will be completed during this course. May be repeated for credit.

This clinical internship will, in the least, include experience in applying the legal guidelines for 504 plans and IEPs in the PK-12 school. In addition, the experience will include the adherence to school board policy regarding all diverse learners. 75 hours of clinical experience will be completed during this course. May be repeated for credit.

The students will participate in a multi-day leadership style assessment program. Areas of strengths and areas to address will be identified during the assessment and written feedback provided to the student. The student will use the information when addressing program portfolio related components. Prerequisite: admission to the Educational Leadership program.

Students will gain an understanding of leadership theory and its application to the principalship. Participants in this course will also examine the relationship between leadership and learning, the value of learning communities, decision processing and decision making, and systematic planning. Site based related activities will be included in this course. Prerequisite: admission to the educational leadership program.

This course addresses the promotion of Active Student Participation which is highly correlated to student learning. Research information shows that a minimum of 20% of student learning is based on active participation. Students will be taught to share this information with colleagues.

Understanding the roles of leadership in literary instruction will be the core focus of this course. This course will emphasize specific literacy leadership skills for K-12 reading programs. Participants will develop an understanding of leadership in professional development and program development, development of communication skills, and collaboration with stakeholders. Prerequisite: 590.