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Program Overview

  • Duration

    6 Months (Self-Paced) Program

    Can be done in 6 months

  • Total Courses

    6

  • Total Credit Hours

    36 Hours

The Administration and Supervision program at Mid Island University is tailored for aspiring educational leaders. Students explore educational policy, school management, and leadership strategies. They gain the knowledge and skills necessary to lead schools, districts, and educational organizations, shaping the future of education.

Pedagogical Foundations And Teaching Methods:

The College of Education begins with a focus on pedagogical foundations and teaching methods. Students delve into the principles of education, child development, and innovative teaching techniques. This foundational knowledge equips them with the skills necessary to inspire and educate future generations.

Classroom Experience And Student Engagement:

Beyond the theoretical framework, our College of Education places a strong emphasis on classroom experience and student engagement. Students have opportunities to participate in teaching practicums, work with diverse student populations, and collaborate with local schools. These experiences not only enhance their teaching skills but also provide valuable insights into effective education strategies.

Global Education Perspectives And Cross-Cultural Teaching:

The College of Education at Mid Island University is committed to promoting global education perspectives and cross-cultural teaching. Our curriculum explores international approaches to education and encourages students to engage in cross-cultural teaching experiences through study abroad programs and collaborations with educators from around the world. This global perspective equips students to excel in diverse educational settings.

Introduction to Educational Administration

This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of the concepts, practices, and issues relating to educational administration. It presents a survey of basic principles of administration, the conceptual and structural organization of public education, and the educational governance at the federal, state and local levels.

Introduction to School Finance

This course introduces you to the finance practices in schools. The topics of this course include Legal Aspects of Educational Finance, Taxation for Public Schools, Structure of State Systems of School Finance, The Politics of School Finance, and the Federal Role In Financing Education.

Ethics in Educational Leadership

This course introduces connection between leadership and ethics. The course compares and contrasts one's own code of ethics with that of a professional code of ethics, explores approaches to moral and ethical reasoning and uses these approaches to work through ethical dilemmas related to the practice of educational administration.

Administration and Education Policy

This course examines theories and models of educational policy, policy-making and the contribution of policy analysis to the policy-making and change processes. The course contains an introduction to philosophical, ethical, moral, and legal bases of educational administration, policy decision making, and formulation.

Law in Educational Administration

This course explores the legal aspects of education. It emphasizes on a variety of school law issues faced by school administrators today and expands on the legal implications of recognizing diversity in a multi-cultural society.

Current Trends in Supervision

This course provides you with an opportunity to examine current topics in education. Emphasis is placed on uncovering the underlying the social and ideological philosophies that lie below the surface of each trend.

Cost of Attendance

Tuition Fee Breakdown Cost
UNDERGRADUATE DIPLOMA $3,240
Medical Insurance $0.00
Personal Expenses $0.00
Study Materials $0.00
Food Cost $0.00
Total Tuition Fee $3,240
WHERE AFFORDABILITY

Meets Opportunity

At Mid Island University, we believe in where affordability meets opportunity. Our commitment to accessible education ensures that quality learning doesn't come with a hefty price tag. We open the doors to knowledge, offering students the chance to thrive without the burden of overwhelming tuition fees, empowering them for a brighter future.

Our Eligibility Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

High School Diploma, GED Or Equiv. International Education

Credit Hours

36 Hours

Course Duration

6 Months (Self-Paced) Program

Courses Offered

6

Introduction to Educational Administration

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Evidence based leadership in school district governance.
    Evidence based leadership in school and school district leadership.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The learning community from an evidence based approach.
    Developing best practice through research.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Assessment and interpreting evidence.
    Leading the learning-instructional program.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Leading the pupil services program.
    Financial considerations in evidence based leadership.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Human resources administration and supervision in evidence based leadership.
    Ethical considerations in evidence based leadership.
    Legal considerations in evidence based leadership.

Introduction to School Finance

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The nature of the public school system.
    Legal aspects of educational finance.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Education as an investment in human capital.
    Trends in demand and support for the public schools.
    Taxation for public schools.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Tax revenues and fairness of burden.
    Inequality in educational opportunity.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Fiscal capacity and effort to support public schools.
    Structure of state systems of school finance.
    The measurement of equity.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The politics of school finance.
    The federal role in financing education.
    Personnel policies and teachers salaries.
    Financing capital outlay.
    Management of resources.
    Education production functions and whether money matters.

Ethics in Educational Leadership

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The purpose and structure of the book.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Developing a personal approach to ethics.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    The ethics of power and duty in educational leadership.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Ethical considerations in leadership at the school-district level.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Ethical considerations in school-building leadership.
    The issue of gender and educational leadership.
    Pluralism, justice, discourse ethics, and educational leadership.

Administration and Education Policy

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Policywhat it is and where it comes from.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Power and education policy.
    The economy and demographics.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    The political system and political culture.
    Values and ideology.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The major education policy actors.
    Setting the stage and getting on it: issue definition and agenda setting.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Getting the words and the money: policy formulation and policy adoption.
    Looking at policies: policy instruments and cost effectiveness.
    Policy implementation: getting people to carry out a policy.
    Policy evaluation: determining if the policy works.
    Education policy in the united states: retrospective and prospective.

Law in Educational Administration

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Education under the american legal system.
    Public schools: programs and services.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Public schools: religious controversies.
    Tort liability under state law.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Professional employees: employment rights and obligations.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Professional employees: civil rights.
    Student rights and discipline.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The pyramid of discrimination remedies.
    Private education: alternatives to public schools.

Current trends in Supervision

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Defining the supervisor and rsquo;s job
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Understanding supervisory challenges in today and rsquo;s environment
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Establishing goals
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Organizing an effective department
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Acquiring the right people
    Designing and implementing controls
    Solving problems and making decisions
    Motivating your employees
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