EDLD 9332 - Organizational Behavior in Education (3 Credit Hours)

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
In this course, candidates will review theoretical assumptions and empirical studies in organizational behavior in education. Candidates will be able to describe how assumptions/empirical claims have led (or not led) to dominant structures in American schools (political, economic, and legal dimensions). From the study of three perspectives of organizational culture, including integration, differentiation, and fragmentation, candidates will explore the usefulness of the three-perspective approach in analysis of their school/district culture. In addition, candidates will understand organizational identity to acquire skills to lead school/district to adapt to problems, performance expectations, and global challenges from the external environment that affect culture. Finally, approaches to help manage and change organizational culture will be assessed for utility in school/district settings.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to Tier II Ed.D. cohort in Educational Leadership (P-12 Education).
Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students