EDLE 60013 Leadership: Theory and Practice
Prerequisites: Admission to a TCU College of Education Graduate Program. If not admitted to a graduate program in the College of Education, students must obtain permission of the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies in the College of Education and of the instructor prior to enrolling. Note: This course is designed to develop educational leaders. It is strongly advisable that students have a keen interest in leadership and in particular, an interest in pursuing the principal ship or other significant role as an educational leader. This course will serve to develop insight into what constitutes an effective leader and the distinctions between management and leadership. Participants will explore the major aspects of leadership and school organizations. Opportunities to read about and interact with exceptional leaders will increase understanding of those personal qualities and the professional skill set required to mobilize people and move organizations through times of stability and change.