Courses
AD LDSP 507 Introduction to Group Leadership 3 cr U/G
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. Prerequisite: junior status.
AD LDSP 517 Introduction to Adult Education Practice 3 cr U/G
Objectives, organization and practices of postsecondary programs of lifelong learning, adult and continuing education, and community and public service programs. Prerequisite: junior status.
AD LDSP 537 Leadership and Management of Volunteer Programs 3 cr U/G
Introduction to volunteers and organizations which utilize them. Course emphasizes practical application of leadership skills needed for effective management and training of volunteers. Prerequisite: junior status.
AD LDSP 547 The Educational Dimensions of Practice with Older Adults 3 cr U/G
Current problems, issues and research relating to the development and organization of educational programs for older adults. Prerequisite: junior status.
AD LDSP 557 Foundations and Philosophy of WTCS in Wisconsin 2-3 cr U/G
History, philosophy, objectives, organization and legal bases for vocational education, with special emphasis given the movement in Wisconsin. Prerequisite: junior status or vocational teachers or consent of instructor.
AD LDSP 567 Supervision and Planning for Vocational and Technical Education 3 cr U/G
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. Prerequisite: junior status or consent of instructor.
AD LDSP 577 Adult Literacy and Workforce Development 3 cr U/G
Analyzes the problem of adult low literacy and its effects on work force development; presents alternative procedures for providing educational programs. Prerequisite: junior status.
AD LDSP 579 Current Topics in Administrative Leadership (Subtitled) 1-3 cr U/G
Current problems, issues and research in administrative leadership and supervision and their implications for practitioners. May be repeated with change in topic to max of 9 cr. Prerequisite: junior status.
AD LDSP 587 Serving Multicultural and Special Needs Learners 3 cr U/G
Examines the needs of multicultural and adult vocational special needs learners; explores strategies for revising instructional methods/approaches and program development. Prerequisite: junior status.
AD LDSP 607 Coordination of Staff Development and Training Program 3 cr U/G
Provides knowledge and skills required for the design, coordination and administration of staff development and training programs. Prerequisite: junior status.
AD LDSP 617 Leadership in Youth-Serving Organizations 3 cr U/G
Introduction to the philosophy and operations of youth-serving organizations, administration of programs, and the role of youth-serving organizations in the larger community. Prerequisite: junior status.
AD LDSP 647 Evaluation of Adult and Continuing Education Programs 3 cr U/G
Provides an awareness, analysis, and synthesis of the purposes, methods, and procedures for evaluating diverse types of adult education programs, e.g., HRD, extension/outreach, etc. Counts as repeat of AD LDSP 579 with similar title. Prerequisite: junior status.
AD LDSP 667 Program Planning in Adult Education 3 cr U/G
Principles and processes affecting programming of adult education. Focus on planning, execution, and evaluation dimensions of the programming process. Prerequisite: junior status; AD LDSP 517(P) or 757(657)(P).
AD LDSP 677 Issues in Adult Basic Education 3 cr U/G
Analysis of research and practice relative to current issues in adult basic education. Prerequisite: junior status; AD LDSP 577.
AD LDSP 687 Instructional Design and Teaching Strategies 3 cr U/G
Using an instructional design approach, students develop skills in selecting, using, and evaluating instructional strategies and procedures appropriate to particular domains of adult learning. Prerequisite: junior status; AD LDSP 517(P); or consent of instructor.
AD LDSP 707 Using Technology With Adult Learners 3 cr G
Design and management of web-based instructional programs/classes applying principles of instructional design, media, and software applications for adult learners. Prerequisite: graduate status; AD LDSP 757.
AD LDSP 710 Organizational Change and Team Leadership 3 cr G
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. Prerequisite: graduate status; AD LDSP 702 or 757(657) or consent of instructor.
AD LDSP 729 Qualitative Research and Field Studies in Education Settings 3 cr G
Examination of qualitative techniques as applied to educational research and evaluation in schools, classrooms, and other educational settings. Not open to students who have credits in CURRINS 729, which is identical to AD LDSP 729. Prerequisite: graduate status; ED PSY 528 or equivalent.
AD LDSP 737 Distance Education for Adults 3 cr G
Analysis of concepts, theories, and research in distance teaching and learning focusing on adult learners, program development and assessment of distance teaching and learning. Prerequisite: AD LDSP 757 or consent of instructor.
AD LDSP 747 Strategic Planning and Budgeting in Adult Education 3 cr G
Examines theoretical models and research literature on both strategic and operational planning, and the budgeting process for adult and continuing education organizations. Prerequisite: AD LDSP 667 or consent of instructor.
AD LDSP 750 Internship in Administrative Leadership. 1-6 cr G
Field experience in school and social agency settings under guidance of an experienced administrator and a faculty member. Prerequisite: graduate status; AD LDSP 710 and consent of advisor.
AD LDSP 757 Principles and Foundations of Adult Education 3 cr G
A study of concepts, theories and principles of adult education, the nature of adult processes, and factors that influence and facilitate adult learning. Prerequisite: graduate status or consent of instructor.
AD LDSP 767 Practicum in Program Planning and Implementation 3 cr G
Application of program planning principles including program development, budgeting, marketing, facilities management and evaluation in the implementation of an education program. Prerequisite: graduate status, AD LDSP 667 or 702 (705).
AD LDSP 777 Leadership in Multicultural Organizations 3 cr G
Analyzes concepts and theories of leadership, issues of diversity in organizations, and explores techniques for managing differences that comprise today's multicultural workforce. Prerequisite: graduate status; AD LDSP 757 or 702 or consent of instructor.
AD LDSP 787 Administration of Adult Education Programs 3 cr G
Current behavioral concepts, theories, and processes of administration, supervision, and coordination as applied in adult education organizations and agencies. Prerequisite: graduate status; AD LDSP 757 or written consent of instructor.
AD LDSP 798 Seminar in Human Resource Development 3 cr G
Analyzes the concepts, current research, issues, and trends in the area of human resource development and how these issues influence organizational performance. Prerequisite: graduate status; AD LDSP 607.
AD LDSP 799 Independent Reading 1-3 cr G
For graduate students unable to secure needed content in regular courses. Prerequisite: graduate status; consent of instructor and advisor.
AD LDSP 801 Urban Education: Doctoral Seminar in Administrative Leadership 3 cr G
Administrative leadership and policy development in urban education. Prerequisite: graduate status; admission to Ph.D. program in urban education; EDUC 701.
AD LDSP 827 Seminar in Adult and Organizational Learning 3 cr G
Application of transformative, critical, and action learning concepts to personal and professional development. Prerequisite: graduate status; AD LDSP 710(P).
AD LDSP 829 Advanced Qualitative Research Techniques for Education Settings 3 cr G
Advanced examination of qualitative research techniques in three areas; conceptual design; data collection methods and data analysis and reporting. Not open to students who have credits in CURRINS 829, which is identical to AD LDSP 829. Prerequisite: AD LDSP729 or consent of instructor.
AD LDSP 839 Practicum in Writing from Qualitative Research for Educational Settings 3 cr G
Practice in writing from qualitative research data and analysis of qualitative text. Not open to students who have credits in CURRINS 839 which is identical to AD LDSP 839. Prerequisite: graduate status; AD LDSP or CURRINS 729(P) & 829(P).
AD LDSP 857 Seminar in Leadership for Change 3 cr G
A critical examination of problems and issues in change theory and practice and their implications for administrative leadership. Prerequisite: graduate status; AD LDSP 657 or 705 or written consent of instructor.
AD LDSP 867 Seminar in Continuing Education in the Professions 3 cr G
Analysis of the role and nature of continuing education in professions; current issues affecting the development of this field of adult education practice. Prerequisite: graduate status; AD LDSP 667 or consent of instructor.
AD LDSP 877 Seminar in Two-Year Post Secondary Institutions 3 cr G
Present status, development, functions, organizational and curriculum trends in postsecondary non-baccalaureate institutions. Prerequisite: graduate status; AD LDSP 657 or consent of instructor.
AD LDSP 888 Candidate for Degree 0 cr G
Available for graduate students who must meet minimum credit load requirement. Fee for one credit will be assessed. Repeatable to three credits. Prerequisite: graduate status.
AD LDSP 897 Seminar in the Philosophy and History of Adult Education 3 cr G
Philosophical foundations related to the historical movement of adult education and implications for future directions. Prerequisite: graduate status; AD LDSP 657 or consent of instructor.
AD LDSP 967 Seminar in Urban Adult Education 3 cr G
Critical survey of problems and issues in adult education in the urban context. Analysis of selected problems in designing and implementing effective programs. Prerequisite: graduate status; AD LDSP 657.
AD LDSP 990 Research or Thesis 1-3 cr G
Prerequisite: graduate status; consent of instructor.
AD LDSP 999 Independent Reading 1-3 cr G
For the benefit of post-master's students unable to secure needed content in regular courses. Prerequisite: graduate status; consent of instructor.
