Academics

Undergraduate Courses

The Department of Educational Management and Development does not offer a degree program for undergraduate students. The department does offer three undergraduate courses that education majors can take.

Course #	Topics	Descriptions
EMD 101	Freshman Orientation	Introduction to University and College Education. Discussion and planning for individualized education program and field experience. Graded S/U.
EMD250	Introduction to Education	An overview of the American Education system with emphasis on organization, governance, law, demographics , and professional practice.
EMD 350	Introduction to Educational Leadership in a Global Society	Multinational educational systems covered through knowledge of the U.S. system of education promoting critical leadership roles every citizen plays in the success of educational systems.
EMD 411	Foundations for School Library Specialists	Elements of librarianship. Introduction to the history, purpose, and role of the school library. Overview of current issues and legislation affecting school libraries.
EMD 412	Administration of the School Library	Principles and practices related to the functions, structure and management of school libraries.
EMD 413	Curriculum Role of the School Library Specialist	Introduction to the integration of curriculum in school library programs. Current trends in collaborative planning and teaching between the school librarians and teachers.
EMD 414	Collection Management and Development in School Libraries	Principles of identifying, selecting, acquiring, managing, and evaluating information resources for school libraries.