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CSD 100 - Majoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Intended to help first-year students, with an interest in majoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders, adjust to being a college student at the University of Maine during the first semester. In a small and informal class setting, students will learn about university resources and develop skills designed to achieve success. Students will learn more about their intended major, be introduced to department faculty, and the professions of speech-language pathology and audiology.
Credits: 1
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CSD 101 - American Sign Language I
Introduction to American Sign Language syntax, morphology, phonology, history and culture. Focus on dialogue.
Prerequisites & Notes
Junior or Senior CSD majors or permission.
Credits: 3
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CSD 102 - American Sign Language II
Continuation of skill building in American Sign Language syntax, morphology, phonology, cultural awareness. Focus on monologue.
Prerequisites & Notes
C or better in CSD 101 or permission.
Credits: 3
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CSD 130 - Introduction to Communication Sciences and Disorders
A survey of the major disorders of language, speech and hearing with attention to their recognition and the principles of their treatment. Recommended for all teachers.
Prerequisites & Notes
Not open to first semester first-year students.
Credits: 3
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CSD 222 - International and National Issues of Language Usage
Exploration of linguistic variation including dialects and minority languages; interplay of language, society and personhood; language as a carrier of cultural values; and issues of bilingualism and multilingualism. Includes focus on language and personal identity within immigrant and ethnic experiences. Focus is global as well as North American.
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
ENG 101 and sophomore standing.
Credits: 3
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CSD 291 - Introduction to Scholarship and Inquiry in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Develops knowledge pertaining to professional journals, peer-reviewed research, use of library and electronic databases and preparation of professional papers including the use of APA style. Required of all majors.
Prerequisites & Notes
Communication Sciences and Disorders majors with sophomore standing.
Credits: 1
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CSD 300 - Clinical Observation in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Introduction to principles of clinical observation in Communication Sciences and Disorders emphasizing the development of identification, description, and inferencing skills through supervised observations. Required of all majors.
Prerequisites & Notes
Communication Sciences and Disorders Major and Junior Standing.
Credits: 1
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CSD 301 - Introduction to Clinical Audiology
An introduction to principles of acoustics as a basis for understanding hearing assessment. Development of ability to read and interpret audiograms as well as the results from a hearing evaluation. Includes pure tone and speech audiometry, acoustic immittance and reflex testing.
Prerequisites & Notes
CSD 130.
Credits: 3
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CSD 302 - Issues in Hearing Loss
Reviews the basic principles of hearing and hearing loss. Explores the principles of basic audiologic rehabilitation, amplification technology and cochlear implants. Includes psychosocial aspects of hearing loss, counseling, communication modalities and deaf culture.
Prerequisites & Notes
CSD 301 or permission.
Credits: 3
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CSD 380 - Early Language Development
Study of the development of communication and language from birth to preschool. Emphasis on foundations of linguistics relative to examining emergent and evolving language in young children.
Prerequisites & Notes
CSD 130 or INT 410 or permission.
Credits: 3
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CSD 381 - Later Language Development
Study of the sequential aspects of language and literacy development from the preschool years to early adulthood with emphasis on biological, psychological, and sociological foundations.
Prerequisites & Notes
CSD 130, CSD 380 or permission.
Credits: 3
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CSD 383 - Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech Mechanism
Study of the structures, muscular system, nervous system and underlying mechanisms required for breathing, phonation, articulation and language. Emphasis on normal neurophysiological function with attention to organic pathologies affecting speech and language.
Prerequisites & Notes
CSD 130; junior standing.
Credits: 3
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CSD 481 - Phonological Development and Phonetics
Exploration of phonological theory using examples from a variety of languages and study of normal phonological development. Emphasis on acquisition, understanding and use of phonetic transcription skills.
Prerequisites & Notes
INT 410 or CSD 380; limited to Communication Sciences and Disorders majors with junior standing.
Credits: 4
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CSD 484 - Introduction to Speech Science
Introduces research findings on the importance of acoustical, physiological, and perceptual factors in speech production and perception. Methodology and instrumentation employed in such research are surveyed.
Prerequisites & Notes
CSD 383 or permission; Communication Sciences and Disorders major with junior senior standing.
Credits: 3
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CSD 487 - Disorders of Speech and Language
A study of the description, evaluation and therapeutic intervention of speech and language disorders in pediatric and adult populations.
Prerequisites & Notes
CSD 130; Communication Sciences and Disorders major with junior standing.
Credits: 3
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CSD 490 - Senior Capstone: The Clinical Process I
First of a two-semester course on the clinical process in communication disorders emphasizing observation as a clinical tool, principles of clinical research, scientific and professional writing, and the foundations for professionalism and ethical decision making.
Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive and Capstone Experience Requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
Limited to Communication Sciences and Disorders majors with senior standing and at least 9 credit hours of 300 and/or 400 level coursework completed in CSD courses as well as CSD 291.
Credits: 4
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CSD 491 - Senior Capstone: The Clinical Process
Second of a two-course sequence on the clinical process in communication sciences and disorders with the primary emphasis on clinical problem solving, decision making, and developing clinical expertise. Required of all CSD majors.
Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
CSD 490. Limited to Communication Sciences and Disorders majors with senior standing.
Credits: 3
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CSD 497 - Special Topics in Communication Sciences and Disorders
For the advanced student desiring to study a particular topic under the guidance of a member of the CSD faculty. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission.
Credits: 1-3
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CSD 498 - Directed Study in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Directed study or research with a member of the CSD faculty. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 1-3
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CSD 581 - Articulation and Phonology Disorders
Theoretical perspectives on disordered phonology and articulation in children with emphasis on applications related to clinical management. Evaluation, assessment techniques and strategies for remediation of articulation and phonological disorders.
Prerequisites & Notes
one course in anatomy and physiology of the speech mechanism and permission.
Credits: 3
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CSD 582 - Voice Disorders
Study of anatomy, physiology and pathology of the voice mechanism. Diagnostic methods, issues related to faulty voice production and current treatment techniques. Evaluation techniques will be employed in the clinical setting.
Prerequisites & Notes
one course in anatomy and physiology of the speech mechanism and permission.
Credits: 3
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CSD 583 - Fluency Disorders
Fluency disorders from theoretical, etiological and developmental perspectives. Principles of assessment and intervention, including integration of fluency shaping and stuttering modification techniques.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 3
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CSD 584 - Language Disorders in Children: Preschool
Theoretical perspectives, contributing factors, special populations and basic assessment and intervention principles. Emphasis on disorders of emerging language in infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Prerequisites & Notes
one course in normal language development and permission.
Credits: 3
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CSD 585 - Language Disorders in Children: School-Age
Theoretical perspectives, contributing factors, special populations and basic assessment and intervention principles. Emphasis on disorders of language, literacy and learning in the school-age population.
Prerequisites & Notes
one course in normal language development and permission.
Credits: 3
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CSD 586 - Current Issues in Clinical Practice
Advanced study of topics related to current professional and clinical issues in speech-language pathology. Topics to be arranged. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 3
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CSD 588 - Aural Rehabilitation
Effects of hearing loss upon the educational, social and personal development of children and adults. Principles of habilitative and rehabilitative procedures, auditory training and speech reading as approaches to speech and language development in the person who is hearing impaired.
Prerequisites & Notes
one course in audiology and permission.
Credits: 3
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CSD 601 - Seminar in Research Methods
Research methodologies appropriate for quantitative and qualitative studies in
communication sciences and disorders.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 3
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CSD 683 - Seminar in Clinical Procedures I
Discussions, demonstrations and expectations of clinical practicum. Required
of students enrolled in their first semester of CSD 686.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 1
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CSD 684 - Seminar in Clinical Procedures II
A continuation of the preparation of student clinicians for clinical practicum work with an emphasis on developing planning, instructional and interpersonal skills for speech-language assessments and therapy.
Prerequisites & Notes
CSD 683.
Credits: 1
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CSD 685 - Diagnostic Process in Speech-Language Pathology
Practicum in the assessment and evaluation of speech and language disorders.
Includes participation in Diagnostic Clinic.
Prerequisites & Notes
CSD 684; 100 clock hours of graduate practicum and permission.
Credits: 3
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CSD 686 - Clinical Practicum
Supervised clinical experience with children and adults at campus and off-campus sites. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission of Clinical Director.
Credits: 1-2
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CSD 687 - Swallowing and Motor Speech Disorders
Nature, assessment and clinical management of swallowing and motor speech disorders.
Prerequisites & Notes
one course in anatomy and physiology of the speech mechanism and permission.
Credits: 3
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CSD 688 - Neurocognitive Disorders in Adults
Evaluation and treatment of cognitive, linguistic and behavioral sequelae of
adults with neurogenic impairments throughout successive stages of recovery.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 3
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CSD 690 - Directed Research I
In-depth topical study under faculty supervision. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission of instructor.
Credits: 1-3
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CSD 691 - Directed Research II
Continued in-depth topical study under faculty supervision. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission of instructor.
Credits: 1-3
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CSD 699 - Graduate Thesis / Research
Graduate Thesis
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: Ar
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DAN 101 - Beginner Modern Dance I
Fundamental concepts and practice of modern dance technique: body alignment, stretch/strengthening, movement vocabulary, body coordination, musicality and spatial awareness. For the general student at the beginning dance level. Previous dance training. May be repeated for credit.
Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement.
Credits: 2
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DAN 102 - Beginner Ballet I
An introduction to classical ballet dance training. Traditional exercises at the barre and on center floor emphasize body placement, flow of energy, and the creation of expressive movement in space. For the performing artist or general student. May be repeated for credit.
Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement.
Credits: 2
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DAN 103 - Beginner Jazz I
Fundamentals of jazz dance technique with emphasis on body alignment, coordination and movement vocabulary. Preparation for expressive movement in relation to modern jazz music. May be repeated for credit.
Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement.
Credits: 2
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DAN 105 - Beginner Tap
Teaches the fundamentals of Rhythm tap and Broadway Styles technique with emphasis on body alignment, flexibility, strength, rhythm, coordination and movement vocabulary. Expressive movement is encouraged. May be repeated for credit.
Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement.
Credits: 2
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DAN 121 - Beginner Modern Dance II
Builds upon the fundamental concepts and practice of modern dance technique focusing on body alignment, stretch, strengthening, movement vocabulary, coordination, musicality and spatial awareness. Further emphasis on longer dance phrases and musicality. May be repeated for credit.
Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
DAN 101 or permission.
Credits: 2
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DAN 122 - Beginner Ballet II
Builds upon the fundamentals of classical ballet technique with emphasis on alignment, flexibility, strength, coordination and movement vocabulary. Expressive movement, the execution of ballet ‘line’, and performance of longer dance phrases will be encouraged. May be repeated for credit.
Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
DAN 102 or permission.
Credits: 2
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DAN 123 - Beginner Jazz II
Builds upon the fundamentals of lyrical jazz technique and contemporary jazz styles with emphasis on alignment, coordination, and movement vocabulary. Expressive movement in relation to modern jazz music and performance of longer dance phrases will be encouraged. May be repeated for credit.
Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
DAN 103 or permission.
Credits: 2
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DAN 130 - Ballroom and World Dance Forms
From swing to salsa and waltz to tango, basic social and Latin dance, with emphasis on alignment, coordination, and movement vocabulary. Additional exposure to Afro-Caribbean roots of today’s dance forms. May be repeated for credit.
Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement.
Credits: 2
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DAN 201 - Intermediate Modern Dance
Continuation of DAN 121. Emphasis on solving more complex movement problems. Provides an enhanced movement vocabulary and further principles of body alignment, stretch/strengthening and musicality and expressiveness. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
DAN 121 or permission.
Credits: 2-3
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DAN 202 - Intermediate Ballet
A detailed study of ballet form for the student with some previous training. Students master the execution of exercises and steps with speed, clarity and grace in order to achieve a fuller kinesthetic awareness. Can be used as a base for professional training or general artistic enrichment. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
DAN 122 or permission.
Credits: 2-3
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DAN 203 - Intermediate Jazz
A continuation of DAN 123. Further development of principles of movement within the jazz idiom: body alignment, musicality, phrasing, stylistic form and performance awareness. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
DAN 123 or permission.
Credits: 2
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DAN 205 - Intermediate Tap
Expands upon the fundamentals of Rhythm Tap and Broadway Styles technique. Complex rhythmic patterns, breaks, and longer combinations are encouraged.
Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
DAN 105 or permission.
Credits: 2
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DAN 250 - Dance Composition I
Study of the principles and elements of choreography. Provides guided practice in the construction of movement phrases, and studies for solo and group dances. Includes an informal studio presentation of student pieces.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prior dance experience or permission.
Credits: 3
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DAN 266 - Dance History
Religious, social and cultural aspects of dance from lineage-based ritual to the present century.
Credits: 3
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DAN 270 - Pilates Conditioning and Functional Anatomy
Teaches mat work to enhance strength, flexibility, and breath. Further work into the function of the skeletal-muscular-neurological systems as they apply to movement efficiency and somatics.
Credits: 3
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DAN 297 - Introductory Topics in Dance
Provides an opportunity for introductory level exploration within a particular dance form, tradition or innovation not covered within the existing course offerings. Specific topics will vary semester to semester. May be repeated for credit.
Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission.
Credits: 2
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DAN 301 - Advanced Modern Dance
A continuation of DAN 201. Emphasis on performance quality, phrasing and musicality. The advanced dance may develop and expand his/her style and vocabulary. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
DAN 201 or permission.
Credits: 2-3
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DAN 302 - Advanced Ballet
A continuation of DAN 202. Emphasis on performance quality, an expansion of balletic and choreographic vocabulary. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
DAN 202 or permission.
Credits: 2-3
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DAN 303 - Advanced Jazz
A continuation of DAN 203. Further emphasis on musicality, movement vocabulary and phrasing of advanced floor combinations. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
DAN 203 or permission.
Credits: 2
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DAN 397 - Intermediate Topics in Dance
Provides an opportunity for intermediate level exploration within a particular dance form, tradition or innovation not covered within the existing course offerings. Specific topics will vary semester to semester. May be repeated for credit.
Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission.
Credits: 2
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DAN 497 - Advanced Topics in Dance
Provides an opportunity for advanced level exploration within a particular dance form, tradition or innovation not covered within the existing course offerings. Specific topics will vary semester to semester. May be repeated for credit.
Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission.
Credits: 2
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DAN 498 - Dance Project/Thesis
A supervised practicum in choreographic process and/or performance accompanied by a written analysis of this practicum. An advanced level research topic, designed jointly by the student and the instructor.
Prerequisites & Notes
Advanced level technique or permission.
Credits: 3
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DIS 300 - Disability: Interaction of Human Diversity and Global Environment
Designed to introduce the student to disability as an element of human diversity that has a significant reciprocal relationship with the environment. We begin by discussing prevalence and incidence of disability across the globe, examine the historical changes in concepts of disability over time, and then study disability as a human phenomenon which both emerges from and influences biological, economic, physical, social, political, spiritual, cultural, technological and virtual environments.
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives and Population and the Environment Requirements.
Credits: 3
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DIS 400 - Disability as Diversity I
Examines disability history, theory and current thinking in the field of disability studies. Through interdisciplinary interchange and experiential learning, students will explore the lived experience of people with disabilities and their families across the lifespan, examine and debate ethical dilemmas related to disability, and analyze implicit disability related values reflected in diverse academic and professional fields. Students will apply their learning to their own disciplines.
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives and Ethics Requirements.
Credits: 3
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DIS 450 - Disability: Population-Environment Diversity
Consistent with contemporary literature and research in the interdisciplinary field of disability studies, students will examine and analyze disability as an interactive disjuncture between the environment, the human body and population groups. Students will analyze how environments shape and are shaped by disability populations and will focus on realigning bodies, populations and environments to advance full participation, reduce personal and environmental harm reductions, and preserve just and safe environments. Included will be natural, virtual, service, economic, social, policy, and community environments across the globe.
Satisfies the General Education Population and the Environment Requirement.
Credits: 3
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DIS 470 - Interdisciplinary Project in Disability Studies
Provides the opportunity for students to apply knowledge about disability to
the actualization of a disability-related project in the student’s area of interest.
With guidance from the DIS 470 instructor and the student’s advisor, students
may participate in ongoing projects or identify new disability-related areas for
project activity. Students may take this course to complete the requirements for
the disability concentration or to work with guidance on a project of interest.
Provides the opportunity for collaboration across disciplines.
Prerequisites & Notes
DIS 400 and DIS 450 or permission.
Credits: 1-6
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DIS 480 - Independent Project in Disability Studies
Individual work on a topic or problem selected by the student. Primarily for students in the Interdisciplinary Concentration in Disability Studies.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 1-6
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DIS 490 - Selected Topics in Interdisciplinary Disability Studies
Faculty and students identify and work on selected topics and/or problems related to the area of disability. Focuses on related literature, research, services/supports and materials.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 1-6
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DIS 500 - Contemporary Disability Theory
Critically examines historical and contemporary context of disability and analyzes the emergence of disability as a contemporary category of human diversity. Identification and analysis of the political, social, economic, intellectual, and technological trends relevant to disability rights. Analyzes universal principles as the next paradigmatic framework for the promotion of socially just community responses to diversity and difference.
Credits: 3
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DIS 520 - Disability as Diversity
Examination and analysis of the service, support, and community contexts in which people with disabilities live, work, and participate. Distinction between and analysis of the concepts of accommodation and universal design/access. Critical examination of service and community responses to diversity and difference. Collaborative leadership strategies to improve inclusion and social justice for all people including those with disabilities.
Prerequisites & Notes
DIS 500 or permission.
Credits: 3
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DIS 530 - Disability Policy
Analyze the historical context of current disability policy. Critically examine the major federal legislative policies that guide disability responses. Apply, compare, and contrast multiple models of policy analysis to the examination of policy and identification of needed policy change and policy advocacy.
Credits: 3
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DIS 650 - Research Seminar in Disability Studies
Provides the opportunity to apply knowledge and skill of design and methods to inquiry related to disability, diversity and universal principles. Examination of current literature and scholarship and formulation of research questions and methods to address disability, diversity and related inquiry.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 3
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DIS 670 - Graduate Practicum in Disability Studies
Opportunity to apply theory and research knowledge about disability to leadership in disability scholarship, policy, and or related practice in the student’s area of interest. Design and conduct an independent or collaborative project.
Credits: 3
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DIS 671 - Interdisciplinary Project in Disability Studies II
Opportunity for students to continue to apply theory and research knowledge about disability to leadership in disability scholarship, policy, and or related practice in the student’s area of interest. With guidance from the DIS 671 instructor and the student’s advisor, students will continue and complete the independent or collaborative project initiated in DIS 670.
(Effective Spring 2007.)
Prerequisites & Notes
DIS 670 or permission.
Credits: 3
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DIS 680 - Independent Study in Disability Studies
Individual work on a disability related topic or problem selected by the student and approved by a Center for Community Inclusion faculty member.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 1-6
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DIS 690 - Selected Topics in Interdisciplinary Disability Studies
Advanced study of topics and/or problems related to disability studies. Focuses on related literature, research and services/supports.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 1-6
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EAD 500 - Fundamentals of Instructional Leadership
A required introductory course which focuses on the practices and responsibilities of school leaders in promoting productive student outcomes, including the examination of mission, academic programs, personnel issues, and decision making.
Prerequisites & Notes
Two years’ teaching experience or current employment in schools or admission to Educational Leadership Program or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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EAD 510 - Educational Supervision
Includes creative supervision, techniques of working with professional staff, improvement of curriculum, observational and evaluation techniques.
Prerequisites & Notes
EDB 202, EDB 204 or equivalents.
Credits: 3
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EAD 531 - School Law for Administrators
The Constitutional framework, legal issues and state statutes affecting the practice of school administration. Special emphasis on the impact of recent court decisions.
Credits: 3
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EAD 532 - Staff Development for School Leaders
Provides school board members, administrators, teachers and staff the opportunity to further skills and knowledge of staff development. Participants examine the theory and practice of staff development, explore underlying beliefs and assumptions and apply evolving insights in a staff development project that is situated within their own schools and practice.
Credits: 3
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EAD 550 - Theories of Educational Organizations
Introduces concepts and research findings in social and behavioral sciences basic to the educational administrator. Interdisciplinary analysis of administrative problems and organizational behavior.
Prerequisites & Notes
EDB 202, EDB 204 or equivalents.
Credits: 3
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EAD 551 - Dynamics of Change in Schools
Provides students an introduction to contemporary thinking about both the theoretical and practical processes of change and school improvement efforts.
Credits: 3
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EAD 560 - Functions and Theories of Educational Leadership
The philosophical foundations for schools and leadership; organizational theories underlying school management and leadership; and the inter- and intrapersonal dimensions of leadership.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 3 - 6
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EAD 561 - Leadership of Planning and Evaluation
Examination and application of the evaluation and planning cycle in schools through preparation and execution of a program evaluation with colleagues; includes collection of data on programs, personnel and student outcomes.
Prerequisites & Notes
EAD 560 and EDS 520 or permission.
Credits: 3
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EAD 562 - Group Leadership and Decision-Making in Schools
Introduction to and the application of group dynamics, group leadership and group decision-making in the many contexts encountered by school leaders.
Prerequisites & Notes
EAD 560 and EAD 561 or permission.
Credits: 3
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EAD 563 - Individual Leadership: Problems, Paradoxes and Possibilities
Provides students a forum to examine interpersonal aspects of school leadership. Students research and prepare strategies in response to leadership dilemmas, then carry them out in simulated situations.
Prerequisites & Notes
EAD 560, EAD 561 and EAD 562 and permission.
Credits: 3
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EAD 564 - Educational Organizations from a Personal, Social and PoliticalPerspective
Organizational analysis; investigation of the social, political, economic context of organizations; strategies surrounding strategic planning, goal setting and visioning; and change theory and its application.
Prerequisites & Notes
EAD 560, EAD 561, EAD 562 and EAD 563 or permission.
Credits: 3
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EAD 598 - Special Topics in Educational Leadership
Concentrated study of designated topics in educational leadership. Topics may vary depending on faculty and student interest. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
Master’s level student or permission. Some sections may have additional prerequisites.
Credits: 1-3
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EAD 615 - The Principalship
Organization, supervision, and leadership of school faculty, students, and curriculum, focusing on the role of the principal.
Prerequisites & Notes
EAD 560
Credits: 3
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EAD 616 - Resource Based Decision Making for School Leaders
Provides understanding and insight into the school district budget process and the principal’s role and responsibilities in that process and in administering and accounting for various types of non-budgetary school funds.
Credits: 3
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EAD 630 - School Finance and Business Management
Topics includes: school budget proposals, purchasing, accounting, administering the budget, legal requirements of budgetary practices. Emphasis on Maine School Finance Law and its application.
Prerequisites & Notes
Master’s degree with emphasis in school administration and permission.
Credits: 3
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EAD 634 - School Personnel Management
Covers recruitment, assignments, in-service training of teachers; job analysis and evaluation; leave, tenure and salary policies; staff participation in management.
Prerequisites & Notes
Master’s degree with emphasis in school administration and permission.
Credits: 3
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EAD 637 - Politics, Power and Policy in Educational Leadership
An investigation of the role of power, politics and policy-making in educational governance with public school systems and their surrounding communities. Examines decision-making and the influence of politics as a system for identifying personal and community values, allocating resources, power and authority within a social system. Considers implications for both organizational and individual leadership issues at the macro-political level.
Prerequisites & Notes
Admission to Educational Leadership program or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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EAD 640 - Contract Negotiation and Management for Educational Administration
The role of the administrator in the negotiation process and in contract management.
Credits: 3
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EAD 650 - Leadership Studies
Leadership research applied to the assessment of leadership styles, diagnosis of situational variables, and development of effective leadership styles for a variety of educational and human service settings.
Prerequisites & Notes
Admission to Educational Leadership program or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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EAD 651 - Organizational Behavior in Education
Sociological, social psychological, political and social constructionist models of organizational behavior in educational settings are examined in relation to decision-making, power, bureaucratic and professional authority and careers.
Prerequisites & Notes
EAD 560
Credits: 3
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EAD 654 - Educational Policy Formulation and Analysis
Explores the processes of educational policy formulation at local, state and national levels and the nature and role of policy analysis in those processes.
Prerequisites & Notes
EAD 560
Credits: 3
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EAD 656 - Social and Ethical Foundations of Educational Leadership
Examines the purposes of schools from a sociocultural perspective and the many choices and judgments required of educational leaders. Investigates the ethical reasoning required by these choices.
Prerequisites & Notes
Certificate of Advanced Study student.
Credits: 3
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EAD 658 - Advanced Leadership Studies in Education
Exploration of the theoretical framework for studying leadership, the traditions of empirical research on leadership, and contemporary studies of leadership in education.
Prerequisites & Notes
Open to doctoral students in any field.
Credits: 3
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EAD 690 - Principal Internship
Provides students with a field-based opportunity to explore the role of the principal and assess themselves for work in such a role.
Prerequisites & Notes
Admission to Educational Leadership program and permission of advisor.
Credits: 1-3
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EAD 691 - Internship in Educational Leadership
Provides students with a field-based opportunity to explore leadership roles (e.g. curriculum coordinator, teacher leader) and assess themselves for work in such a role.
Prerequisites & Notes
Admission to Educational Leadership program or permission of advisor.
Credits: 1-3
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EAD 692 - Superintendent Internship I
First semester of an 11-month internship, usually taken to start the sequence of three two-credit courses: EAD 692, EAD 693 and EAD 696. Provides students with an opportunity to explore the role of the superintendent of schools and assess themselves for work in such a role. Jointly planned by student, advisor and internship supervisor.
Prerequisites & Notes
Masters degree with emphasis in administration and permission.
Credits: 1-3
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