Change processes and models, the dynamics of change within the organization, and external factors affecting change. Prerequisite: Twelve hours of graduate study.

Adult development and group dynamics theory provide the knowledge base for collaborating with parents and teachers to meet the diverse needs of students with disabilities. Cross-listed with: EDSP 6130.

Designed to build a learning community among students and faculty to explore issues related to careers and research in educational policy; provides opportunities for collaboration, planning, academic research, relevant practical experiences and site visits. Pre/Co-requisite: Educational Policy and Leadership Studies Doctoral student.

Improvement science is a framework to facilitate educational and organizational improvements through applied research. Provides a comprehensive overview of improvement science philosophies, research designs, methods that center equitable outcomes for learning communities. Students will develop skills to evaluate institutional problems of practice, identify possible interventions, and operationalize planned improvements.

Research for the Doctoral Dissertation.