Courses
EDL 702 SOCIAL JUSTICE FOR EDUCATION LEADERS 3.0 Credit(s)
This course is designed to prepare students to think critically about how key elements of social justice - fairness, equity, excellence for all - intersect with public education. Students analyze the effectiveness of efforts to improve access to high quality schooling and learning outcomes for all students. Using a social justice lens, students examine case studies and initiatives at the school, district and state/federal policy level. They identify strategies that can be applied to advance fairness and equity of opportunity for all students, focusing on opportunity gaps between historically privileged and underserved populations
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
ODC 771 QUALIFYING EXAMINATION #2 0.0 Credit(s)
Upon completion of course requirements, all students undertake the Qualifying Examination #2, in the form of a qualifying paper. The qualifying paper is an exercise that expands upon the work completed in ODC-765 and includes the knowledge of the coursework completed throughout the entirety of the program. Students will develop their dissertation research prospectus, which is essentially the first full working draft of the dissertation research proposal. Prerequisite: Take ODC-765
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
ODC 731 QUALIFYING EXAMINATION #1 0.0 Credit(s)
At the end of year 1 coursework, students are required to write a general review paper of key journals in the fields of organization development and change management. One major objective of this assignment is to familiarize students with these premier journals. The other major objective of this assignment is to give students early exposure to the kinds of topics that are being researched in the fields of organization development and change management, the logic that underlies constructing research questions and developing hypotheses, the various methods being employed to conduct the research, the techniques and approaches utilized to collect, analyze and interpret data, and the art of drawing conclusions from research.
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
EDL 710 SPECIAL ED FOR EDUCATIONAL LEADERS 3.0 Credit(s)
This course prepares students to lead and support special education efforts in schools and districts. Students learn about federal legislation for the education of individuals with disabilities and examine the relationship between legislation and special education procedures. Students also examine leadership practices for the continuous improvement of systems that serve all learners.
Offered: Summer Semester All Years
EDL 708 FOSTERING FAMILY & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT 3.0 Credit(s)
This course provides students with strategies for engaging with families and the larger community beyond a school or district. Successful leaders establish strong relationships and develop partnerships with families and community interest holders.
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
EDL 706 LEADING PROFESSIONAL LEARNING 3.0 Credit(s)
This course explores effective professional learning as a lever for continuous improvement in educational settings. Students will learn about leading professional learning and models for building the capacity of educators through collaborative approaches to meet the needs of adult learners.
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
DMSC 821 ADVANCED CLINICAL PRACTICE MANAGEMENT 3.0 Credit(s)
Advanced Clinical Practice Management - Covers leadership strategies in clinical operations, including workforce development, clinical efficiency, and patient experience. Students analyze case studies to propose solutions for real-world management challenges.
Offered: All Semesters All Years
DMSC 803 EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE & CLINICAL DECI 3.0 Credit(s)
Evidence-Based Practice & Clinical Decision Making - Provides advanced training in the appraisal and synthesis of medical literature. Students apply evidence to clinical leadership problems, guideline development, and quality improvement initiatives.
Offered: All Semesters All Years
DMSC 811 CURRICULUM DESIGN & INSTRUCTIONAL METHO 3.0 Credit(s)
Curriculum Design & Instructional Methods - Examines principles of curriculum development and instructional design in health professions education. Students develop a module or course plan integrating active learning strategies and evidence-based teaching methods
Offered: All Semesters All Years
DMSC 813 TECHNOLOGY, SIMULATION, & INNOVATION IN 3.0 Credit(s)
Technology, Simulation, & Innovation in Teaching -Explores the use of digital tools, simulation, and innovative pedagogies in PA education. Students design technology-enhanced learning experiences and consider ethical and accessibility implications.
Offered: All Semesters All Years
DMSC 805 QUALITY IMPROVEMENT & PATIENT SAFETY 3.0 Credit(s)
Quality Improvement & Patient Safety - Focuses on continuous quality improvement (CQI) and safety science. Students apply root cause analysis, PDSA cycles, and outcome measurement tools to real-world practice problems.
Offered: All Semesters All Years
DMSC 804 POPULATION & PUBLIC HEALTH IN PRACTICE 3.0 Credit(s)
Population & Public Health in Practice - Explores epidemiology, health disparities, and population health strategies relevant to PAs. Emphasis on community-based interventions, social determinants of health, and program design to improve patient and population outcomes.
Offered: All Semesters All Years
DMSC 801 FOUNDATIONS OF HEALTH SYSTEMS & LEADERS 3.0 Credit(s)
Examines the structure, financing, and regulation of the U.S. healthcare system in comparison to global models. Emphasis on systems thinking, interprofessional leadership, and strategies for PA leaders to navigate evolving practice environments.
Offered: All Semesters All Years
DMSC 802 HEALTH POLICY & ADVOCACY FOR PAS 3.0 Credit(s)
Health Policy & Advocacy for PAs - Introduces legislative and regulatory processes influencing PA practice. Students analyze current policy debates, develop advocacy strategies, and engage in applied exercises to prepare for effective leadership in professional organizations and health systems.
Offered: All Semesters All Years
DMSC 812 ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION IN HEALTH PROF 3.0 Credit(s)
Assessment & Evaluation in Health Professions - Covers learner assessment, program evaluation, and accreditation standards. Students design assessment tools and evaluation plans for diverse learning environments.
Offered: All Semesters All Years