EDU 520
Leadership and Organizational Behavior
Online Course
EDU 520 Leadership and Organizational Behavior
3 Semester Units
Leadership and Organizational Behavior examines major leadership behavior patterns and strategies that promote effectiveness in organizations. Focus will be placed on the principles of school leadership, as well as specific theories behind organizational behavior. Students will be challenged to become more self-aware of their personal leadership style and will be able to develop their abilities to influence others.
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Define leadership and explain the emergence of Professional Standards for Educational Leaders.
- Examine theories and approaches to school leadership and address organizational influences on leadership.
- Discuss the role of communication in enhancing leadership effectiveness.
- Evaluate best practices for managing conflict in today’s schools.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of instructional change and addressing the needs of students.
- Demonstrate proficiency with academic writing related to leadership and organizational behavior.
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The Study Guide includes 4 unit exams equally spaced throughout the instructional materials, four writing assignments per unit, and the final multiple choice examination.
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Students are also welcome to obtain textbooks in their local areas or through online sources if they do not wish to utilize the California Coast University rental library. There are many resources on the web for renting, purchasing, and selling textbooks. If you would like to purchase your textbooks, or are interested in exploring other delivery methods (digital or pdf versions), we have compiled a handy Textbook Resource Page for students who wish to explore other options.
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