EDU 725 - School Finance, Administration and Technology

Credits: 3

Provides students with comprehensive overview of school budgeting and business administrative functions. Specific emphasis given to program, school and district-level budget development and implementation. Financial support is critical to success of public schools. School leaders are required to be adept at assessing school needs and developing financial plan to successfully address needs. Needs are identified as those financial, human or material resources necessary to advance goals of district, school or department. Prepares future educational leaders to understand federal, state and local context of school finance. Students will be able to identify major types of budgeting models utilized and become directly involved in preparation of actual school budget. Examines other related issues regarding operation and maintenance of facilities, acquisition and maintenance of instructional equipment and materials (including educational technology), transportation management, and other ancillary student health and counseling services.

Field experience required.