EDU 785 Field Experience in Educational Leadership

Students are required to observe, participate in, and reflect on activities which deepen understanding and develop skills necessary for effective practice. Field-based experiences are intended to extend coursework to the school setting, providing real-life learning and a critical link between theory and practice. The set of planned experiences involves at least 150 clock hours of participation. Students are required to begin field work during their first year of the program. The requirements for this capstone course include taking the Praxis II test in Leadership and Administration (Test #5411) and producing a 20-25 page scholarly paper which includes a literature review. Students should register for EDU 785 during their final year of study in the program. The final notebook for this course is due March 1 of the semester the student intends to graduate. Prerequisite(s): EDU 720. 3 hours

Instructor: Drexler