Program Overview

Administrative Leadership Program

The Administrative Leadership program at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee offers a comprehensive range of courses and degree options for students interested in pursuing careers in educational administration, leadership, and policy.

Program Overview

The program is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of the principles and practices of administrative leadership, including governance, social, political, and economic influences, and theories of organizations and organizational behavior.

Course Offerings

The program offers a wide range of courses, including:

• AD LDSP 297: Study Abroad
• AD LDSP 497: Study Abroad
• AD LDSP 507: Introduction to Group Leadership
• AD LDSP 517: Introduction to Adult Education Practice
• AD LDSP 537: Leadership and Management of Volunteer Programs
• AD LDSP 547: The Educational Dimensions of Practice with Older Adults
• AD LDSP 557: Foundations and Philosophy of WTCS in Wisconsin
• AD LDSP 567: Supervision and Planning for Vocational and Technical Education
• AD LDSP 577: Adult Literacy and Workforce Development
• AD LDSP 579: Current Topics in Administrative Leadership
• AD LDSP 581: Administration and Supervision in Early Childhood Programs
• AD LDSP 583: Financial Management and Planning in Early Childhood Programs
• AD LDSP 586: Administrative Seminar: Leadership in Early Childhood Programs
• AD LDSP 587: Serving Multicultural and Special Needs Learners
• AD LDSP 591: Early Childhood Leadership: The Personal Disposition of a Leader
• AD LDSP 592: Early Childhood Leadership: Leading in Your Program
• AD LDSP 593: Early Childhood Leadership: Leading in Your Community and the Field
• AD LDSP 594: Early Childhood Leadership: Leading for Change
• AD LDSP 597: Program Development in Occupational Education
• AD LDSP 598: Introduction to Workforce Education and Development
• AD LDSP 605: Survey of Human Resource Development
• AD LDSP 607: Coordination of Staff Development and Training Program
• AD LDSP 617: Leadership in Youth-Serving Organizations
• AD LDSP 630: Field Work in Schools, Agencies and Institutions
• AD LDSP 631: Emerging Research in Human Resource Development
• AD LDSP 632: International Cross-Cultural Experiences in Developing Human Resources
• AD LDSP 647: Evaluation of Adult, Continuing, and Higher Education Programs
• AD LDSP 667: Program Planning in Adult Education
• AD LDSP 687: Instructional Design and Teaching Strategies
• AD LDSP 691: Leadership Ethics in Multicultural Organizations
• AD LDSP 692: Quality Management in Education
• AD LDSP 693: Decision Making in Multicultural Organizations
• AD LDSP 702: Leadership in Educational Organizations
• AD LDSP 703: Resources for Self-directed Learning
• AD LDSP 704: Technologies for Online Student Support
• AD LDSP 706: Professional Development for Online Instruction
• AD LDSP 707: Using Technology With Adult Learners
• AD LDSP 708: Online Support Services in Adult, Continuing, and Higher Education
• AD LDSP 709: Introduction to Higher Education Administration
• AD LDSP 710: Organizational Change and Team Leadership
• AD LDSP 711: Organization and Governance in Higher Education Administration
• AD LDSP 712: Instructional Leadership
• AD LDSP 729: Qualitative Research and Field Studies in Education Settings
• AD LDSP 732: The Politics of Education
• AD LDSP 737: Distance Education for Adults
• AD LDSP 740: Seminar in Innovative Technologies for Learning in Education
• AD LDSP 747: Strategic Planning and Budgeting in Adult, Continuing, and Higher Education
• AD LDSP 750: Internship in Administrative Leadership
• AD LDSP 752: School Law
• AD LDSP 757: Principles and Foundations of Adult Education
• AD LDSP 762: Management of Educational Resources
• AD LDSP 767: Practicum in Program Planning and Implementation
• AD LDSP 777: Leadership in Multicultural Organizations
• AD LDSP 778: Foundations of College Student Services
• AD LDSP 779: Current Topics in Administrative Leadership
• AD LDSP 780: Internship in Student Service Administration
• AD LDSP 782: Principalship Field Practicum
• AD LDSP 787: Administration of Adult Education Programs
• AD LDSP 790: Internship in Instructional Leadership
• AD LDSP 792: Principalship Field Practicum
• AD LDSP 795: Women and Leadership in Education
• AD LDSP 797: College Student Identity and Development
• AD LDSP 798: Seminar in Human Resource Development
• AD LDSP 800: Administration of the School Plant
• AD LDSP 801: Urban Education: Doctoral Seminar
• AD LDSP 802: District Leadership for Learning
• AD LDSP 805: Legislative and Legal Aspects of Special Education
• AD LDSP 812: Educational Personnel Administration and Supervision
• AD LDSP 827: Seminar in Adult and Organizational Learning
• AD LDSP 828: Using Qualitative Data Analysis Software for Educational Research
• AD LDSP 829: Advanced Qualitative Research Techniques for Education Settings
• AD LDSP 832: Educational Politics and Policymaking
• AD LDSP 839: Practicum in Writing from Qualitative Research for Educational Settings
• AD LDSP 842: Program Planning and Evaluation in Education
• AD LDSP 849: Higher Education and the Law
• AD LDSP 850: Supervision of Student Teaching
• AD LDSP 852: Collective Bargaining and Contract Administration in Education
• AD LDSP 861: Foundations in Systems of Educational Equity
• AD LDSP 862: School Finance
• AD LDSP 867: Seminar in Continuing Education in the Professions
• AD LDSP 877: Seminar in Two-Year Post Secondary Institutions
• AD LDSP 880: Proseminar in Urban Education: Administrative Leadership
• AD LDSP 882: Practicum in the School Superintendency
• AD LDSP 886: Developing Your ePortfolio in ACHEA
• AD LDSP 888: Candidate for Degree
• AD LDSP 890: Higher Education Finance
• AD LDSP 892: Specialist Applied Research Project
• AD LDSP 893: Seminar in International Adult Education
• AD LDSP 897: Seminar-Philosophy and History of Adult, Continuing & Higher Education
• AD LDSP 900: Role of the Professoriate
• AD LDSP 955: Seminar in Instructional Supervision
• AD LDSP 960: Seminar in Economics of Education
• AD LDSP 961: Analysis and Design of Special Education and Student Services
• AD LDSP 967: Seminar in Urban Adult, Continuing, and Higher Education
• AD LDSP 970: Policy Issues in Urban Education
• AD LDSP 978: Seminar in Student Personnel Administration
• AD LDSP 990: Research or Thesis
• AD LDSP 999: Independent Reading

Accreditation

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Catalog Disclaimer

The University reserves the right to change the information published in this Catalog without notice. Students are advised to consult with their individual college, school, or department for the most up-to-date information about program requirements.