EDL 605 Leading Change

In this course candidates will be introduced to a systems approach to design, implement, and support transformational changes required for improved teaching and learning. Candidates will examine the conditions, competencies, culture, and context that affect organizational change as well as critical skills required to lead a change initiative. Additionally, candidates will have the opportunity to use the framework that works best for their individual study (e.g., Wagner, Bolman & Deal). Candidates will also identify the barriers to change and strategies to build capacity, develop high-functioning teams, improve decision-making, and assess progress to sustain change initiatives. Pre-requisite(s): Admission to an NLU doctoral program or permission of the EDL Doctorate program coordinator. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours

Credits

3