Lead Educational Institutions With Expert Management

Gain advanced skills in school leadership, administration, and supervision to drive academic success and effective organizational management.

Build Careers in Educational Leadership Roles

Graduates can pursue positions as school administrators, department heads, or academic coordinators, focusing on operational efficiency and leadership in educational settings. This program emphasizes leadership, policy implementation, and administrative strategies. Career opportunities include K–12 schools, higher education institutions, and educational program management roles. Students develop expertise in staff supervision, curriculum oversight, and institutional planning. Graduates are prepared to lead schools effectively, enhance educational outcomes, and foster positive learning environments while managing resources and supporting faculty development.

Detailed Information About The Course

Basics of Teaching and Learning

Teaching is a profession that can yield something amazing when the right ideas and beliefs are implemented in the classroom. The purpose of this course is to induce you to the concept of teaching as a profession. The course presents various learning methods and role of Education in 21st Century.

Teaching At Different Levels

The course introduces you to the concepts of differentiated instruction, differentiating planning, differentiated assessment and differentiated learning experiences. The course also includes grouping, differentiation, and enrichment of gifted children.

Learning and Development

The course introduces you to the concepts of physical development, cognitive development, emotional and social development and physical and cognitive development. The course also presents tools for learning in real time and online learning activities.

Foundations of Education

The purpose of this course is to enable you to think critically about contemporary education issues, so they can develop creative solutions to difficult problems. This will be accomplished by gaining an understanding of the history of these issues and problems.

Philosophical Foundations of Education

This course explores the underlying principles and philosophical foundations of teaching and education and examines how teachers function on the basis of a set of assumptions and beliefs regarding what they teach, how they teach, and to what end they teach.

Computers in Education

This course prepares educators to use, evaluate, and integrate a variety of computer-based programs into the classroom. The course also covers use of graphic tools in education, how technology is used to provide education to special children and issues and challenges of technology in education.

Essentials of Educational Psychology

This course explains the cognitive, linguistic, personal, social, and moral development of individuals as well as individual and group differences. This lesson also describes behaviorist and social cognitive views of learning, intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, and informal and formal assessments.

Teaching for Special Fields

The course teaching for special fields provides you with a comprehensive overview of major aspects of the field of special education. This course emphasizes how students with special needs can succeed in the general education classroom with the assistance of the teacher and other members of the team.

Introduction to Educational Administration

This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of the concepts, practices, and issues relating to educational administration. It presents a survey of basic principles of administration, the conceptual and structural organization of public education, and the educational governance at the federal, state and local levels.

Introduction to School Finance

This course introduces you to the finance practices in schools. The topics of this course include Legal Aspects of Educational Finance, Taxation for Public Schools, Structure of State Systems of School Finance, The Politics of School Finance, and the Federal Role In Financing Education.

Ethics in Educational Leadership

This course introduces connection between leadership and ethics. The course compares and contrasts one's own code of ethics with that of a professional code of ethics, explores approaches to moral and ethical reasoning and uses these approaches to work through ethical dilemmas related to the practice of educational administration.

Administration and Education Policy

This course examines theories and models of educational policy, policy-making and the contribution of policy analysis to the policy-making and change processes. The course contains an introduction to philosophical, ethical, moral, and legal bases of educational administration, policy decision making, and formulation.

Law in Educational Administration

This course explores the legal aspects of education. It emphasizes on a variety of school law issues faced by school administrators today and expands on the legal implications of recognizing diversity in a multi-cultural society.

Current Trends in Supervision

This course provides you with an opportunity to examine current topics in education. Emphasis is placed on uncovering the underlying the social and ideological philosophies that lie below the surface of each trend.

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Graduates past year

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Received Financial Assistance

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Job Opportunities

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Industry-Relevant Curriculum

Our courses are designed with direct input from industry experts, ensuring that the skills you gain are current, practical, and aligned with real-world demands. You’ll graduate with knowledge that employers are actively seeking, giving you a competitive edge in the job market.

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Flexible Learning Experience

We understand that every student has unique needs and commitments. That’s why our programs offer flexible schedules, online access, and personalized learning paths, allowing you to balance education with your career and personal life.

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Expert Faculty & Support

Our dedicated faculty members bring both academic excellence and professional experience to the classroom. Combined with comprehensive student support services, you will have the guidance, mentorship, and resources you need to succeed at every stage of your learning journey.

We’ve Got Your Back, Every Step of the Way

At CUO, you’re never alone on your academic journey. From day one, you’ll have access to dedicated academic advisors, career counselors, writing and research support, peer tutoring, and mental health resources. Our online learning environments are designed to be interactive and collaborative, ensuring a smooth educational experience. Plus, you’ll benefit from networking events, industry guest lectures, and career workshops that prepare you for life beyond graduation.

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We believe that financial constraints shouldn’t hinder your future. CUO offers a range of merit-based, need-based, and international student scholarships for accounting majors. You may qualify for up to 80% tuition coverage based on your academic achievements or financial need. Additional scholarships are available for working adults, women in business, and underrepresented communities. Apply early to secure your financial aid and make your accounting degree more accessible than ever.

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What You Need to Enroll In This Program

Eligibility Criteria

High School Diploma, GED or equiv. International Education

Course Fee

$18,480

Credit Hours

Depends on subjects

Duration of Program

1 Year (Self-Paced) Program

What Our Students Say

From classroom learning to career breakthroughs, our students have seen it all. Their success stories highlight the impact of our teaching, support, and industry preparation.

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Basics of teaching and learning

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Do i want to be a teacher?
    Developing as a professional.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Helping diverse learners succeed in today's classrooms.
    Changes in american society: their influences on today's schools.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Education in the united states: its historical roots.
    Educational philosophy: the intellectual foundations of american education.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The organization of american schools.
    Governance and finance: regulating and funding schools.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    School law: ethical and legal influences on teaching.
    The school curriculum.
    Creating productive learning environments.
    Instruction in american classrooms.
    Technology in american schools.

Teaching at different levels

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Education in a age of change.
    Becoming a professional educator.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Challenges of school reform.
    Profiles of today's learners.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Responding to diversity.
    Meeting the needs of exceptional learners.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The curriculum.
    Effective instruction.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Classroom management and discipline.
    Assessing learning.
    Social and philosophical perspectives.
    Historical influences.
    Influences of technology.
    Legal issues affecting learners and teachers.

Learning and development

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Literacy and learning
    Theoretical perspectives of literacy development
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Oral language development: foundation for literacy
    Signs of emergent literacy among infants and toddlers: observation and exploration
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Enhancing emergent literacy among infants and toddlers
    Signs of emergent literacy among preschoolers
    Enhancing emergent literacy among preschoolers
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Emergent literacy among kindergartners: signs, standards, and assessment
    Enhancing emergent literacy and beginning reading and writing in kindergartners
    Literacy instruction in first grade: becoming an independent reader and writer
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Literacy instruction in second and third grade: transitioning to fluent reading and writing
    Transitioning to fourth grade-reading and writing to learn

Foundations of Education

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Status of the profession
    Development of the profession
    The major philosophies
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The impact of educational theories on educational practice
    American education: european heritage and colonial experience
    American education: from revolution to the twentieth century
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Modern american education: from the progressive movement to the present
    School and society
    Responding to a diverse and multicultural society
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Students at risk
    Legal framework for the public schools
    Teachers, students, and the law
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Governance and financing of elementary and secondary schools
    The school curriculum: development and design
    Instructional practices in effective schools
    Education for the new millenium

Philosophical Foundations of Education

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Idealism and education
    Realism and education
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Eastern philosophy, religion, and education
    Pragmatism and education
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Reconstructionism and education
    Behaviorism and education
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Existentialism, phenomenology, and education
    Analytic philosophy and education
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Marxism and education
    Philosophy, education, and the challenge of postmodernism

Computers in Education

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Theoretical foundations
    Designing and planning technology-enhanced instruction
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Computers in the learning environment
    Digital technologies in the classroom
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Administrative software
    Academic software
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The internet and the world wide web
    Using the web for teaching and learning
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Audiovisual technologies
    Distance education: using technology to redefine the classroom
    Issues in implementing technology in schools
    Technology, teaching, and you

Essentials of Educational Psychology

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Introduction to educational psychology
    Learning, cognition, and memory
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Learning in context
    Higher-level cognitive processes
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Cognitive development
    Motivation and affect
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Personal and social development
    Instructional strategies
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Classroom management strategies
    Assessment

Teaching for special fields

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Overview of today's special education
    Ensuring progress in the general curriculum through universal design for learning andinclusion
    Today's multicultural, bilingual, and diverseschools
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Today's families and their partnerships with professionals
    Understanding students with learning disabilities
    Understanding students with communicationdisorders
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Understanding students with emotional or behavioral disorders
    Understanding students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    Understanding students with mental retardation
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Understanding students with severe and multiple disabilities
    Understanding students with autism
    Understanding students with physical disabilities and other health impairments
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Understanding students with traumatic brain injury
    Understanding students with hearing loss
    Understanding students with visual impairments
    Understanding students who are gifted and talented

Introduction to Educational Administration

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Evidence based leadership in school district governance.
    Evidence based leadership in school and school district leadership.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The learning community from an evidence based approach.
    Developing best practice through research.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Assessment and interpreting evidence.
    Leading the learning-instructional program.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Leading the pupil services program.
    Financial considerations in evidence based leadership.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Human resources administration and supervision in evidence based leadership.
    Ethical considerations in evidence based leadership.
    Legal considerations in evidence based leadership.

Introduction to School Finance

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The nature of the public school system.
    Legal aspects of educational finance.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Education as an investment in human capital.
    Trends in demand and support for the public schools.
    Taxation for public schools.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Tax revenues and fairness of burden.
    Inequality in educational opportunity.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Fiscal capacity and effort to support public schools.
    Structure of state systems of school finance.
    The measurement of equity.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The politics of school finance.
    The federal role in financing education.
    Personnel policies and teachers salaries.
    Financing capital outlay.
    Management of resources.
    Education production functions and whether money matters.

Ethics in Educational Leadership

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The purpose and structure of the book.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Developing a personal approach to ethics.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    The ethics of power and duty in educational leadership.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Ethical considerations in leadership at the school-district level.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Ethical considerations in school-building leadership.
    The issue of gender and educational leadership.
    Pluralism, justice, discourse ethics, and educational leadership.

Administration and Education Policy

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Policywhat it is and where it comes from.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Power and education policy.
    The economy and demographics.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    The political system and political culture.
    Values and ideology.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The major education policy actors.
    Setting the stage and getting on it: issue definition and agenda setting.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Getting the words and the money: policy formulation and policy adoption.
    Looking at policies: policy instruments and cost effectiveness.
    Policy implementation: getting people to carry out a policy.
    Policy evaluation: determining if the policy works.
    Education policy in the united states: retrospective and prospective.

Law in Educational Administration

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Education under the american legal system.
    Public schools: programs and services.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Public schools: religious controversies.
    Tort liability under state law.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Professional employees: employment rights and obligations.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Professional employees: civil rights.
    Student rights and discipline.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The pyramid of discrimination remedies.
    Private education: alternatives to public schools.

Current trends in Supervision

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Defining the supervisor and rsquo;s job
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Understanding supervisory challenges in today and rsquo;s environment
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Establishing goals
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Organizing an effective department
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Acquiring the right people
    Designing and implementing controls
    Solving problems and making decisions
    Motivating your employees