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  • 3.00 Credits

    Built upon the principles of the national ISLLC standards (6 and 7), this course focuses on effective, efficient, equitable, and ethical management of schools and districts and monitoring and addressing internal and external regulatory requirements. A project/problem-based approach provides hands-on activities to understand laws, policies, and practices that govern schools and districts. (Spring - 1st Session, Spring - 2nd Session, Summer - 1st Session, Summer - 2nd Session) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): None
  • 3.00 Credits

    Built upon the principles of the national ISLLC standards (3), focuses on the use of the development of the professional skills of educators to involve such activities as coaching, creating supportive conditions, and fostering a learning environment. A project-/problem-based approach provides hands-on activities to develop staff members? professional skills and practices in order to drive student learning and achievement. (Fall - 1st Session, Fall - 2nd Session, Spring - 1st Session, Spring - 2nd Session) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): None
  • 3.00 Credits

    Built upon the principles of the national ISLLC standards (2 and 9), this course focuses on the ethical management of school operations and resources to promote each student?s academic success and well-being. A project-/problem-based approach provides hands-on activities to understand policies and practices in the ethical management of resources. (Fall - 1st Session, Fall - 2nd Session, Summer - 1st Session, Summer - 2nd Session) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): None
  • 3.00 Credits

    Addressing all ten of the national Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (December 2015) and the four standards of the Nevada Educator Performance Framework: Administrator Evaluation (2015), this course focuses on the effective, efficient, equitable, and ethical leadership and management of schools and districts. This internship course reflects on the experiences of the seven prerequisite courses and facilities the development of real-world application materials for administrative positions. (Fall, Spring) [Pass/Fail] Prerequisite(s): Department permission Registration Restriction(s): None Prerequisite:    ELPP 6050 A ELPP 6150 A ELPP 6250 A ELPP 6350 A ELPP 6450 A ELPP 6650 A ELPP 6850
  • 3.00 Credits

    Built upon the principles of the national PSEL standards (1), this course addresses theories in instructional leadership including school vision and management as they apply to the principal?s role in the context of leadership in the 21st century. Using a seminar approach, this course addresses the complex issues facing educators in urban and rapidly changing school communities. The course challenges educators to understand the characteristics of urban learners and teachers and explore strategies and methods for improving school climate, instruction, and programming. In addition to the text, several articles, reports, and selected readings by educational researchers and practitioners will be used to guide participants through this course. (Summer - 1st Session, Summer - 2nd Session) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): None
  • 3.00 Credits

    Built upon the principles of the national ISLLC standards (5), in this course critical thinking and methods of ethical decision making will be examined and applied to current educational issues. The main emphasis for this course is on the philosophical, social, and moral standards and codes and values focusing on how decisions impact educational leaders. Ethical decision-making is underscored by social and moral values and these form the basis for understanding the relationship between one?s values and decision-making. (Summer - 1st Session, Summer - 2nd Session) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): None
  • 3.00 Credits

    Built upon the principles of the national ISLLC Standards (5). Students that complete this course will effectively lead and oversee a technology integration team at the school level. Upon completion the student will demonstrate knowledge of process management functions, resource management functions in the classroom, and define and set appropriate goals for technology-mediated instructional project. Students will also make recommendations for activities and techniques, identify variables, establish communication systems, adapt current systems, and compare various technology instructional models. (Fall - 1st Session, Fall - 2nd Session, Spring - 1st Session, Spring - 2nd Session) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): None
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course aligns with Standard 4.f. and 4.g. of the National Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (December 2015), Standard 2 of the Nevada Educator Performance Framework: Administrator Evaluation (2015), and prepares aspiring administrators on Praxis Topic C: Assessment and Accountability. This course explores the roles of assessment in teaching. It investigates both classroom assessments and standardized tests, including how to interpret results and reports to guide instructional planning. It includes projects which could address any aspect of assessment, including assessing special needs students or non-cognitive skills or any aspects related to measurement of student performance. (Summer - 1st Session, Summer - 2nd Session) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): None
  • 3.00 Credits

    ? Watch a video about the course The first of the required GE writing courses introduces students to academic composition. Students will engage in writing as a process, pre-drafting strategies, multiple drafts, peer review, and large and small-scale revisions. Students with ACT English scores between 17 and 28 must take 1010 before ENGL 2010; those with scores below 17 must enroll in ENGL 1010E. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Prerequisite(s): ENGL 0990 or ACT English Subscore or Accuplacer Next Generation score - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C Prerequisite Test: ACT English or Accuplacer Next Generation - Prerequisite Test Score: 17 or 250 Registration Restriction(s): Intensive English Program majors may not enroll General Education Category: Written Communication Prerequisite:    O O O ENGL 0990
  • 5.00 Credits

    The first of the required GE writing courses introduces students to academic composition. Students will engage in writing as a process, pre-drafting strategies, multiple drafts, peer review, and large and small-scale revisions. This extended version of 1010 is designed to provide extra support for students whose placement scores suggest they might need extended writing practice. Students with ACT scores below 17 or Accuplacer Next Generation scores below 250 must enroll in ENGL 1010E. Students with ACT English scores below 29 must take 1010 before ENGL 2010. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): None General Education Category: Written Communication