MED 7610 Leadership and Advocacy
MED 7610 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.
Cross Listed Courses
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Prerequisite
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Corequisite
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Course Types
This is a core course in the M.Ed. Program.
Course Outcomes
- Candidates in MED 761 will
LO 1. define leadership as a behavior rather than a position - LO 2. identify their own leadership behavior
- LO 3. explore a mentoring role
- LO 4. exercise leadership
- LO 5. become familiar with the advocacy process
- LO 6. determine an issue needing their advocacy for meaningful, student-focused, progressive reforms
- LO 7. take action to influence policy