Catholic School Leadership Program

Courses

6361. The Catholic School Principal. This course addresses the unique mission of the Catholic school and the special demands placed upon the Catholic school administrator. The roles and responsibilities of an administrator in a Catholic school are examined. The expectations of the position and the competencies required to meet the challenges they present are analyzed with special attention being paid to the role of spiritual leader.

6362. Instructional Leadership. This course includes a study of the major issues, problems and trends in curriculum and instruction. Special emphasis is given to the leadership skills required in the areas of instructional supervision, curriculum development, and staff development in a private or parochial school.

6363. Organizational Leadership and Planning. This course is a study of the administrative behaviors and organizational structures as they relate to non-public schools. Models for strategic planning and decision making are examined. Issues like diversity, changing demographics, financial crisis and church-school relations are also considered.

6364. Non-Public School Finance and Development. This course reviews the processes and systems used in the financial management of Catholic and non-public schools. An examination is made of the processes required in planning, developing and implementing a fiscal plan. Discussions also include other aspects of private school finance, including marketing, development and quality management.

6365. Non-Public School Law. This course reviews the legal issues related to the administration of Catholic and non-public schools, including an analysis of relevant court decisions and case studies.

6366. Internship. This is a field-based experience in school administration. The intern will be assigned to an administrator in an appropriate school for a minimum of 90 hours. In cooperation with a University advisor, the administrator will provide the intern with opportunities to observe and experience all aspects of school administration.