MED 761 Leadership and Advocacy

MED 761 is designed for candidates to explore both formal and informal leadership roles for the purpose of constructing supportive learning environments for all learners. The course focuses on the complexities of communicating, negotiating, and planning for successful implementation of constructive change. It includes opportunities and expectations that candidates will advocate for meaningful change.

Credits

Credits 3 sh

Cross Listed Courses

N/A

Prerequisite

N/A

Corequisite

N/A

Course Types

This is a core course in the M.Ed. Program.

Offered

• Spring

Course Outcomes

1. Candidates in MED 761 will
   LO 1. define leadership as a behavior rather than a position
2. LO 2. identify their own leadership behavior
3. LO 3. explore a mentoring role
4. LO 4. exercise leadership
5. LO 5. become familiar with the advocacy process
6. LO 6. determine an issue needing their advocacy for meaningful, student-focused, progressive reforms
7. LO 7. take action to influence policy