Administrative Leadership (AD LDSP)
Administrative Leadership Courses
1-12 cr. Undergraduate.
Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work level, content, and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work.
Prerequisites: cons instr; acceptance for Study Abroad Prog.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-12 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work level, content, and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work.
Prerequisites: jr st; cons instr; acceptance for Study Abroad Prog.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-12 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work level, content, and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work.
Prerequisites: jr st; cons instr; acceptance for Study Abroad Prog.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Concepts and theories of group and organizational leadership applied to problems of youth-serving organizations and student activities in secondary and post-secondary schools and colleges.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Last Taught: Fall 2019.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Concepts and theories of group and organizational leadership applied to problems of youth-serving organizations and student activities in secondary and post-secondary schools and colleges.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Last Taught: Fall 2019.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Objectives, organization and practices of postsecondary programs of lifelong learning, adult and continuing education, and community and public service programs.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Last Taught: Fall 2016, Fall 2015.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Objectives, organization and practices of postsecondary programs of lifelong learning, adult and continuing education, and community and public service programs.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Last Taught: Fall 2016, Fall 2015.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Introduction to volunteers and organizations which utilize them. Course emphasizes practical application of leadership skills needed for effective management and training of volunteers.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Last Taught: Spring 2018, Spring 2016.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Introduction to volunteers and organizations which utilize them. Course emphasizes practical application of leadership skills needed for effective management and training of volunteers.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Last Taught: Spring 2018, Spring 2016.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Current problems, issues and research relating to the development and organization of educational programs for older adults.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Last Taught: Spring 2021, Spring 2019.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Current problems, issues and research relating to the development and organization of educational programs for older adults.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Last Taught: Spring 2021, Spring 2019.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
History, philosophy, objectives, organization and legal bases for vocational education, with special emphasis given the movement in Wisconsin.
Prerequisites: jr st or vocational teachers or cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2014, Spring 2012.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
History, philosophy, objectives, organization and legal bases for vocational education, with special emphasis given the movement in Wisconsin.
Prerequisites: jr st or vocational teachers or cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2014, Spring 2012.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Social, economic, philosophical, and historical foundations of career education. Exploration of past, present and projected models. Strategies for program selection, community involvement, evaluation and management.
Prerequisites: jr st or cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2013, Fall 2009.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Social, economic, philosophical, and historical foundations of career education. Exploration of past, present and projected models. Strategies for program selection, community involvement, evaluation and management.
Prerequisites: jr st or cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2013, Fall 2009.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Analyzes the problem of adult low literacy and its effects on work force development; presents alternative procedures for providing educational programs.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Last Taught: Spring 2012, Spring 2010.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Analyzes the problem of adult low literacy and its effects on work force development; presents alternative procedures for providing educational programs.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Last Taught: Spring 2012, Spring 2010.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Current problems, issues and research in administrative leadership and supervision and their implications for practitioners.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to max of 9 cr.
Last Taught: Fall 2011, Spring 2011.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Current problems, issues and research in administrative leadership and supervision and their implications for practitioners.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to max of 9 cr.
Last Taught: Fall 2011, Spring 2011.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Analyzes, from a quality perspective, the administrative roles and responsibilities of various early care and education programs, and the groups with whom they have relationships.
Prerequisites: junior standing.
Last Taught: Spring 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Analyzes, from a quality perspective, the administrative roles and responsibilities of various early care and education programs, and the groups with whom they have relationships.
Prerequisites: junior standing.
Last Taught: Spring 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Identifies the principles of sound financial management and develops the ability to apply those principles to the financial planning and management of early childhood programs.
Prerequisites: junior standing & AD LDSP 581(P); or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Spring 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Identifies the principles of sound financial management and develops the ability to apply those principles to the financial planning and management of early childhood programs.
Prerequisites: junior standing & AD LDSP 581(P); or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Spring 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Integrates and applies the concepts and skills acquired in the first five courses as demonstrated in the development of a major project by each student.
Prerequisites: junior standing & AD LDSP 581(P); AD LDSP 582(P) or ED POL 582(P); AD LDSP 583(P); ED POL 584(P); and CURRINS 585(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2021, Fall 2020.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Integrates and applies the concepts and skills acquired in the first five courses as demonstrated in the development of a major project by each student.
Prerequisites: junior standing & AD LDSP 581(P); AD LDSP 582(P) or ED POL 582(P); AD LDSP 583(P); ED POL 584(P); and CURRINS 585(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2021, Fall 2020.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Examines the needs of multicultural and adult vocational special needs learners; explores strategies for revising instructional methods/approaches and program development.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Last Taught: Fall 2012, Fall 2010.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Examines the needs of multicultural and adult vocational special needs learners; explores strategies for revising instructional methods/approaches and program development.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Last Taught: Fall 2012, Fall 2010.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Leadership definitions and skills and the role of vision, emotional intelligence, resilience, optimism and reflective practice for successful early childhood leaders.
Prerequisites: junior standing; completion of childcare credentials or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Fall 2020, Spring 2020.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Leadership definitions and skills and the role of vision, emotional intelligence, resilience, optimism and reflective practice for successful early childhood leaders.
Prerequisites: junior standing; completion of childcare credentials or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Fall 2020, Spring 2020.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Leadership roles, responsibilities and skills necessary for leadership in staff development and excellence in early childhood programs.
Prerequisites: junior standing; completion of childcare credentials or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Spring 2021, Summer 2020.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Leadership roles, responsibilities and skills necessary for leadership in staff development and excellence in early childhood programs.
Prerequisites: junior standing; completion of childcare credentials or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Spring 2021, Summer 2020.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Leadership skills necessary for leadership in communities and the profession with a focus on collaboration, interconnections, relationships, transformation and advocacy.
Prerequisites: junior standing; completion of childcare credential or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Spring 2021, Spring 2020.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Leadership skills necessary for leadership in communities and the profession with a focus on collaboration, interconnections, relationships, transformation and advocacy.
Prerequisites: junior standing; completion of childcare credential or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Spring 2021, Spring 2020.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Transformational leadership, theories on change, action research, and advocacy strategies. Completion of action research project to effect change.
Prerequisites: junior standing; completion of childcare credential or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Summer 2021, Summer 2020.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Transformational leadership, theories on change, action research, and advocacy strategies. Completion of action research project to effect change.
Prerequisites: junior standing; completion of childcare credential or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Summer 2021, Summer 2020.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Technical, administrative, organizational, and participatory skills and knowledge associated with program development in occupational education for adults and adolescents.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Technical, administrative, organizational, and participatory skills and knowledge associated with program development in occupational education for adults and adolescents.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Foundations of workforce education and development; nature and role of education in preparing individuals for work.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Last Taught: Spring 2022, Spring 2020.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Foundations of workforce education and development; nature and role of education in preparing individuals for work.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Last Taught: Spring 2022, Spring 2020.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Introduction to human resource development theories, principles, concepts, and practices.
Prerequisites: sr st.
Last Taught: Fall 2018, Fall 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Introduction to human resource development theories, principles, concepts, and practices.
Prerequisites: sr st.
Last Taught: Fall 2018, Fall 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Provides knowledge and skills required for the design, coordination and administration of staff development and training programs.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Last Taught: Summer 2020, Summer 2019.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Provides knowledge and skills required for the design, coordination and administration of staff development and training programs.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Last Taught: Summer 2020, Summer 2019.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Introduction to the philosophy and operations of youth-serving organizations, administration of programs, and the role of youth-serving organizations in the larger community.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Last Taught: Fall 2017, Fall 2016.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Introduction to the philosophy and operations of youth-serving organizations, administration of programs, and the role of youth-serving organizations in the larger community.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Last Taught: Fall 2017, Fall 2016.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2-6 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Field inquiry and experience in applied problems of administrative leadership in school administration, supervision or adult education in conjunction with seminar sessions to relate theory to practice.
Prerequisites: Ad Ldsp 517(P) or 702(P) or 757(657)(P); cons instr.
Course Rules: May be retaken to max of 6 cr.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Spring 2020.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2-6 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Field inquiry and experience in applied problems of administrative leadership in school administration, supervision or adult education in conjunction with seminar sessions to relate theory to practice.
Prerequisites: Ad Ldsp 517(P) or 702(P) or 757(657)(P); cons instr.
Course Rules: May be retaken to max of 6 cr.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Spring 2020.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Examines the role of research in Human Resource Development (HRD).
Prerequisites: jr st.
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of Ad Ldsp 779 with similar title.
Last Taught: Spring 2015, Spring 2014.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Examines the role of research in Human Resource Development (HRD).
Prerequisites: jr st.
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of Ad Ldsp 779 with similar title.
Last Taught: Spring 2015, Spring 2014.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Examining Human Resource Development (HRD) in international and global contexts.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of Ad Ldsp 779 with similar title.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Examining Human Resource Development (HRD) in international and global contexts.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of Ad Ldsp 779 with similar title.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Provides an awareness, analysis, and synthesis of the purposes, methods, and procedures for evaluating diverse types of adult, continuing, and higher education programs, e.g., HRD, extension/outreach, etc.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of Ad Ldsp 579 with similar title.
Last Taught: Summer 2020.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Provides an awareness, analysis, and synthesis of the purposes, methods, and procedures for evaluating diverse types of adult, continuing, and higher education programs, e.g., HRD, extension/outreach, etc.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of Ad Ldsp 579 with similar title.
Last Taught: Summer 2020.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Principles and processes affecting programming of adult education. Focus on planning, execution, and evaluation dimensions of the programming process.
Prerequisites: jr st; Ad Ldsp 517(P) or 757(657)(P).
Last Taught: Fall 2025.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Principles and processes affecting programming of adult education. Focus on planning, execution, and evaluation dimensions of the programming process.
Prerequisites: jr st; Ad Ldsp 517(P) or 757(657)(P).
Last Taught: Fall 2025.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Using an instructional design approach, students develop skills in selecting, using, and evaluating instructional strategies and procedures appropriate to particular domains of adult learning.
Prerequisites: jr st; Ad Ldsp 517(P); or cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Using an instructional design approach, students develop skills in selecting, using, and evaluating instructional strategies and procedures appropriate to particular domains of adult learning.
Prerequisites: jr st; Ad Ldsp 517(P); or cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Introduction to the concept of ethics and leadership in multicultural organizations.
Prerequisites: jr st
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of Ad Ldsp 579 with similar title.
Last Taught: Summer 2025.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Introduction to the concept of ethics and leadership in multicultural organizations.
Prerequisites: jr st
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of Ad Ldsp 579 with similar title.
Last Taught: Summer 2025.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Introduction to the principles of quality management in education.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of Ad Ldsp 579 with same topic.
Last Taught: Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Introduction to the principles of quality management in education.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of Ad Ldsp 579 with same topic.
Last Taught: Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Introduction to individual planning and decision making in multicultural organizations.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of Ad Ldsp 579 with title 'Planning and Decision Making Skills'.
Last Taught: Summer 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Introduction to individual planning and decision making in multicultural organizations.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of Ad Ldsp 579 with title 'Planning and Decision Making Skills'.
Last Taught: Summer 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Governance; social, political, and economic influences; theories of organizations and organizational behavior related to the administration of elementary and secondary schools.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Graduate.
Resources for self-directed learning to help students succeed in online courses and programs.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Graduate.
Synchronous and asynchronous technologies for conducting online sessions for advising, teaching, academic, and student support.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Graduate.
Prepares both current and future instructors of adults to understand online instruction as it relates to pedagogy, professional development, and institutions.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Last Taught: Summer 2022, Summer 2021, Summer 2020, Summer 2019.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Design and management of web-based instructional programs/classes applying principles of instructional design, media, and software applications for adult learners.
Prerequisites: grad st; Ad Ldsp 757.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Assessment of trends, theory, and research for online student support; development of a plan for an online student support program.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Contemporary issues of higher education focusing on historical, philosophical and sociological forces that affect higher education from an administrative perspective.
Prerequisites: grad st
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Organizational change and team leadership is designed to introduce theories and concepts in organizational change and the interpersonal dynamics of working with and leading teams.
Prerequisites: grad st; Ad Ldsp 702 or 757(657) or cons instr.
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Summer 2024, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Overview of higher education institutions focusing on models of institutional governance, academic organization and higher education constituencies and their respective roles.
Prerequisites: grad st
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Personnel functions of the building principals recruitment, induction, staff development, supervision, and evaluation. Field experience integrated into course activities.
Prerequisites: grad st; Ad Ldsp 702 or cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Examination of qualitative techniques as applied to educational research and evaluation in schools, classrooms, and other educational settings.
Prerequisites: graduate standing and ED PSY 528(P) or equivalent.
Course Rules: AD LDSP 729 and CURRINS 729 are jointly offered and count as repeats of one another. Students may not receive credit for both.
Last Taught: Summer 2010, Summer 2006, Summer 2005, Spring 2005.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
School-level politics of education and school-community relations. Focus on effective communication. Community assessment, partnerships, parent education, and related issues.
Prerequisites: grad st; Ad Ldsp 702 or cons instr.
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Summer 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Analysis of concepts, theories, and research in distance teaching and learning focusing on adult learners, program development and assessment of distance teaching and learning.
Prerequisites: Ad Ldsp 757 or cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2017, Fall 2016.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Examines innovative educational technologies and potential of these technologies for individuals, groups, and organizations; purpose and impact in organizational change; implementation in an organization.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Last Taught: Spring 2020, Spring 2018, Spring 2016, Spring 2014.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Examines theoretical models and research literature on both strategic and operational planning, and the budgeting processes for adult, continuing, and higher education organizations.
Prerequisites: grad st; Ad Ldsp 667(P) or cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-6 cr. Graduate.
Field experience in school and social agency sellings under guidance of an experienced administrator and a faculty member.
Prerequisites: grad st; Ad Ldsp 710 & cons advisor.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Authority, power, liability of school personnel, legal status of school districts, officers, pupils. Legal controls on curriculum, property, finances. Emphasis on state, federal court decisions.
Prerequisites: grad st; Ad Ldsp 702 or cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Summer 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
A study of concepts, theories and principles of adult education, the nature of adult processes, and factors that influence and facilitate adult learning.
Prerequisites: grad st or cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Building level school finance and fiscal management. Federal, state, and local taxation policies; equity; budgeting, purchasing, and fiscal control of public and student funds.
Prerequisites: grad st; Ad Ldsp 702 or cons instr.
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Summer 2024, Summer 2023, Summer 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Application of program planning principles including program development, budgeting, marketing, facilities management and evaluation in the implementation of an education program.
Prerequisites: grad st, Ad Ldsp 667 or 702 (705).
Last Taught: Spring 2013, Summer 2007, Summer 2005, Spring 2002.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
In-depth seminar examining the problems and issues of school administration at the building level.
Prerequisites: grad st; completion common core.
Last Taught: Summer 2007, Spring 2007, Fall 2006, Summer 2006.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Analyzes concepts and theories of leadership, issues of diversity in organizations, and explores techniques for managing differences that comprise today's multicultural workforce.
Prerequisites: grad st; Ad Ldsp 757(657) or 702(705) or cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Introduces foundational concepts in college student services. Examines theoretical frameworks, organizational structures, multicultural competence, and strategies to support diverse learners. Explores historical roots and emerging trends shaping student success in higher education.
Prerequisites: graduate standing.
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Summer 2024, Summer 2023, Summer 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-3 cr. Graduate.
Current problems, issues and research in administrative leadership and supervision and their implications for practitioners. Specific topics and any additional prerequisites will be announced in the schedule of classes each time the course is offered.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Course Rules: May be repeated with change in topic to max of 9 cr.
Last Taught: Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, UWinteriM 2010.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Students will work with selected administrators in the field of special education administration.
Prerequisites: grad st; or cons instr. EXCEDUC 961 or AD LDSP 961 (P)
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of EXCEDUC 780.
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Summer 2024, Spring 2024, Summer 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-3 cr. Graduate.
Field application of knowledge, concepts and skills learned in principal accreditation course work. Seminar attendance required.
Prerequisites: grad st; compl common core & Ad Ldsp 772.
Course Rules: Retakeable to max of 3 cr.
Last Taught: Summer 2008, Spring 2008, Fall 2007, Spring 2007.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Current behavioral concepts, theories, and processes of administration, supervision, and coordination as applied in adult education organizations and agencies.
Prerequisites: grad st; Ad Ldsp 757 or writ cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Relevant field experience for candidates seeking the WI DPI Director of Instruction administrative license.
Prerequisites: grad st; completion of common core
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Summer 2024, Summer 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Roles, responsibilities, and operational tasks of principals with practical application of knowledge, theories, systems, and processes. Field experience component and seminar component.
Prerequisites: grad st; compl common core
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Issues of women's leadership within the field of education in the United States.
Prerequisites: grad st
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Summer 2023, Summer 2021, Summer 2019.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Explores how identity and context shape college student development. Examines major theories and their application to diverse student populations. Emphasizes inclusive, equity-centered practice in supporting holistic student learning and success across higher education settings.
Prerequisites: graduate standing.
Course Rules: AD LDSP 797 and ED PSY 797 are jointly offered and count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Analyzes the concepts, current research, issues, and trends in the area of human resource development and how these issues influence organizational performance.
Prerequisites: grad st; Ad Ldsp 607.
Last Taught: Spring 2015, Spring 2013, Spring 2011, Spring 2009.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-3 cr. Graduate.
For graduate students unable to secure needed content in regular courses.
Prerequisites: grad st; cons instr & advisor.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2-3 cr. Graduate.
Determination of school plant needs based upon educational program, population, and utiligation studies. Evaluation of existing school plant.
Prerequisites: grad st; Ad Ldsp 705 & 706.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Administrative leadership and policy development in urban education.
Prerequisites: grad st; admis to Ph.D. prog in Urban Educ; Educ 701(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2012.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
A study of the special problems and opportunities involved in administering school districts, focusing on the role of the district administrator.
Prerequisites: post masters st; or cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Legislative and legal factors involved in educating individuals with disabilities and other nondiscrimination legislation.
Prerequisites: grad st, AD LDSP 861 or EXCEDUC 861 (P).
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of EXCEDUC 805.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2023, Fall 2021, Fall 2019.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Focus on major concepts, functions and problems of personnel administration in education including recruitment, assignment, evaluation and motivation.
Prerequisites: grad st; Ad Ldsp 802 or cons instr.
Last Taught: Summer 2023, Summer 2022, Summer 2021, Summer 2020.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Application of transformative, critical, and action learning concepts to personal and professional development.
Prerequisites: grad st; Ad Ldsp 710(P).
Last Taught: Fall 2017, Fall 2015, Fall 2013, Fall 2011.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1 cr. Graduate.
Explores technical and theoretical issues associated with using qualitative data analysis software packages.
Prerequisites: grad st; Ad Ldsp 829(C)
Last Taught: Summer 2012.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Advanced examination of qualitative research techniques in three areas; conceptual design; data collection methods and data analysis and reporting.
Prerequisites: AD LDSP 729(P) or CURRINS 729(P) or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: AD LDSP 829 and CURRINS 829 are jointly offered and count as repeats of one another. Students may not receive credit for both.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
An examination of political sources of decision making in education. The role of interest groups in shaping educational policy and implementation at local, state, and national levels.
Prerequisites: post-master's st; Ad Ldsp 802 or cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2022, Fall 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Practice in writing from qualitative research data and analysis of qualitative text.
Prerequisites: grad st; Ad Ldsp or CurrIns 729(P) & 829(P).
Course Rules: Not open to students who have cr in CurrIns 839 which is identical to Ad Ldsp 839.
Last Taught: Fall 2005, Fall 1996, Summer 1995, Summer 1994.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Theory, research, and practice regarding role of the superintendent in planning and evaluating education programs. Case studies, simulations, and field applications.
Prerequisites: grad st; Ad Ldsp 802 or cons instr.
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Summer 2024, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Designed for aspiring college or university administrators to provide knowledge and skills in the area of higher education law and policy.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
The role and responsibilities of the supervising teacher in planning, guidance and evaluation of the learning experiences of prospective teachers.
Prerequisites: grad st; Ad Ldsp 705 or cons instr.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Study of theory and practice of collective bargaining in educational systems. Prepares educators to manage the bargaining process and administer the contract.
Prerequisites: postmaster's st; Ad Ldsp 802 or cons instr.
Last Taught: Summer 1996, Spring 1995, Spring 1994, Summer 1993.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Sets the foundation for leadership in special education and student services in the context of integrated comprehensive services and student diversity.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of EXCEDUC 861.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Theoretical/contemporary bases for raising/distributing local, state, federal funds for public education. Problems, issues of public school financial support. Analysis of Wisconsin school support.
Prerequisites: post-master's st, Ad Ldsp 802 or cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2020, Fall 2019.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Analysis of the role and nature of continuing education in professions; current issues affecting the development of this field of adult education practice.
Prerequisites: grad st; Ad Ldsp 667 or cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2012, Summer 2012, Fall 2010, Fall 2008.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Present status, development, functions, organizational and curriculum trends in postsecondary nonbaccalaureate institutions.
Prerequisites: grad st; Ad Ldsp 657 or cons instr.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
An examination of selected problems and issues in urban education.
Prerequisites: grad st; admis to the urban education doctoral prog.
Last Taught: Summer 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2009, Spring 2007.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-3 cr. Graduate.
Field application of the knowledge, concepts, and skills learned in concurrent course work. Seminar attendance required.
Prerequisites: post-master's st; admis to District Administrator Cert Prog; cons instr.
Course Rules: Repeatable to 3 cr.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Summer 2023, Spring 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Reflection on learning and creation of the capstone eportfolio in alignment with professional standards to represent student learning in the ACHEA program.
Prerequisites: graduate standing and completion of 27 credits or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
0 cr. Graduate.
Available for graduate students who must meet minimum credit load requirement.
Prerequisites: graduate standing.
Course Rules: Fee for 1 cr assessed; unit does not count towards credit load for Fin Aid. Repeatable to 3 cr max. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Introduction to financing higher education and analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of that system.
Prerequisites: grad st
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of Ad Ldsp 779 with same topic.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2-6 cr. Graduate.
Specialist project and inquiry in applied problems of administration and supervision.
Prerequisites: postmaster's st; completion of 15 cr in specialist sequence; cons advisor.
Last Taught: Spring 2014, Fall 2012, Summer 2012, Spring 2012.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Introduction to the foundations, context, global, political, socio-economic, and educational issues for international adult education.
Prerequisites: grad st
Last Taught: Summer 2012.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Philosophical foundations related to the historical movement of adult, continuing, and higher education and implications for future directions.
Prerequisites: graduate standing; AD LDSP 657(P) or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: AD LDSP 897 and ED POL 897 are jointly offered and count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Spring 2021, Spring 2017, Spring 2015.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Analysis of traditional faculty responsibilities of teaching, research, and service and the professional context in which they are conducted.
Prerequisites: doctoral status; counts as repeat of EDUC 900 with same topic.
Last Taught: Fall 2014, Fall 2011.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Problems of teacher-learner and supervisory relationships in improvement of instructional programs and development of personnel. Analysis of selected problems.
Prerequisites: postmaster's st; elgibility for building administrator or supervisor cert.
Last Taught: Summer 2007, Spring 2006, Spring 1992, Spring 1989.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Financing public education. Efficient allocation and use of facilities and material. Theoretical bases and premises of public education financial support. Federal, state, and local relationships.
Prerequisites: grad st; Ad Ldsp 862.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Advanced analysis and design of organization and leadership of integrated comprehensive servcies for all learners.
Prerequisites: grad st; EXCEDUC 861 or AD LDSP 861(P).
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of EXCEDUC 961.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2022, Spring 2020.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Examines adult, continuing, and higher education programs provided in the urban environment and discusses issues related to the development and delivery of those programs.
Prerequisites: grad st; Ad Ldsp 657(P)
Last Taught: Spring 2022, Spring 2016, Spring 2014, Spring 2012.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-3 cr. Graduate.
Examines recent policy developments in education, socio-political forces which have defined policy direction, and major points of controversy surrounding educational policies.
Prerequisites: postmaster's st or cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Summer 2022, Summer 2020, Summer 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Overview of current skills and competencies needed by student affairs professionals with an emphasis on standards, retention, debt, crisis management, accountability and assessment.
Prerequisites: grad st
Last Taught: Spring 2013.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-3 cr. Graduate.
Prerequisites: grad st; cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-3 cr. Graduate.
For the benefit of postmaster's students unable to secure needed content in regular courses.
Prerequisites: grad st; cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/