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Educational Policy and Leadership Studies
College of Education
| Chair | Kenneth G. Brown |
|---|---|
| Location | N491 LC (Lindquist Center) |
| Phone | 319-335-5302 |
| Registration Email | COE-EPLS@uiowa.edu |
| Website | https://education.uiowa.edu/about/administration/department-educational-policy-and-leadership-studies |
| General Catalog | https://catalog.registrar.uiowa.edu/education/educational-policy-leadership-studies/ |
College of Education Interdepartmental course offerings are listed under EALL and EHOP.
58 courses found, displaying all courses.
| Course # | Title | Hours | Notes | Enrollments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPLS:1029:0001 |
Course Title is
First-Year Seminar
Try on Someone Else's Shoes: Building Capacity for Perspective Taking
This course has specific requirements
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Subsession: Off-cycle
Tue Aug 25 00:00:00 CDT 2026 -
Tue Oct 27 00:00:00 CDT 2026
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1 s.h.
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Restricted to new first-year undergraduates.
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Open
19
of 20 enrolled
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| EPLS:1240:0001 |
Course Title is
Student Success in College
This course has specific requirements
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3 s.h.
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Registration Information:
This is an introductory course tailored to undergraduate students in any major.
more
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Waitlist
25
of 25 enrolled
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| EPLS:1240:0002 |
Course Title is
Student Success in College
This course has specific requirements
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3 s.h.
|
Registration Information:
This is an introductory course tailored to undergraduate students in any major.
more
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Waitlist
25
of 25 enrolled
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| EPLS:3000:0001 |
Course Title is
Foundations of Education
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3 s.h.
|
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Open
42
of 65 enrolled
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| EPLS:3000:0002 |
Course Title is
Foundations of Education
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3 s.h.
|
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Waitlist
65
of 65 enrolled
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| EPLS:3000:0003 |
Course Title is
Foundations of Education
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3 s.h.
|
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Open
37
of 65 enrolled
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| EPLS:3240:0EXS |
Course Title is
Undergraduate Topics in Education
Research Skills for Public Policy
Subsession: Off-cycle
Mon Nov 16 00:00:00 CST 2026 -
Fri Dec 11 00:00:00 CST 2026
Arranged Time
Asynchronous Online
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1 s.h.
|
DOE Distance Course (EX*)
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Open
0
of 20 enrolled
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| EPLS:3240:0EXT |
Course Title is
Undergraduate Topics in Education
Research Skills for Public Policy
Subsession: Off-cycle
Mon Oct 19 00:00:00 CDT 2026 -
Fri Nov 13 00:00:00 CST 2026
Arranged Time
Asynchronous Online
|
1 s.h.
|
DOE Distance Course (EX*)
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Open
0
of 20 enrolled
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| EPLS:3240:0EXV |
Course Title is
Undergraduate Topics in Education
Survey Research and Public Policy
Subsession: Off-cycle
Mon Nov 16 00:00:00 CST 2026 -
Fri Dec 11 00:00:00 CST 2026
Arranged Time
Asynchronous Online
|
1 s.h.
|
DOE Distance Course (EX*)
|
Open
2
of 20 enrolled
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| EPLS:3240:0EXW |
Course Title is
Undergraduate Topics in Education
Survey Research and Public Policy
Subsession: Off-cycle
Mon Oct 19 00:00:00 CDT 2026 -
Fri Nov 13 00:00:00 CST 2026
Arranged Time
Asynchronous Online
|
1 s.h.
|
DOE Distance Course (EX*)
|
Open
0
of 20 enrolled
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| EPLS:4020:0EXW |
Course Title is
Being in Civic Dialogues
Start and end times:
5:00P - 7:45P
M
Online
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3 s.h.
|
DOE Distance Course (EX*)
|
Waitlist
25
of 25 enrolled
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| EPLS:4111:0EXW |
Course Title is
Evaluation of Advanced Programs
Subsession: Off-cycle
Mon Aug 24 00:00:00 CDT 2026 -
Fri Sep 25 00:00:00 CDT 2026
Arranged Time
Asynchronous Online
|
1 s.h.
|
DOE Distance Course (EX*)
|
Waitlist
20
of 20 enrolled
|
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EPLS:4180:0AAA
Lecture |
Course Title is
Human Relations for the Classroom Teachr
This section is automatically added.
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0 s.h.
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Registration Information:
Restriction override granted only to students in approved education-related licensure programs. Contact Education Services, 335-5360 (N310 LC) to override restriction.
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Closed
121
of 121 enrolled
|
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EPLS:4180:0A01
Discussion |
Course Title is
Human Relations for the Classroom Teachr
EPLS:4180:0AAA will be automatically added with this section
|
3 s.h.
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Restricted to those admitted to the Teacher Education Program. Contact ask-education@uiowa.edu or Student Services, N201 LC to override restriction. Overrides granted only to students in approved education-related licensure programs..
Registration Information:
Contact Education Services, 335-5360 (N310 LC) to override restriction. Overrides granted only to students in approved education-related licensure programs.
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Waitlist
30
of 30 enrolled
|
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EPLS:4180:0A02
Discussion |
Course Title is
Human Relations for the Classroom Teachr
EPLS:4180:0AAA will be automatically added with this section
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3 s.h.
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Restricted to those admitted to the Teacher Education Program. Contact ask-education@uiowa.edu or Student Services, N201 LC to override restriction. Overrides granted only to students in approved education-related licensure programs..
Registration Information:
Contact Education Services, 335-5360 (N310 LC) to override restriction. Overrides granted only to students in approved education-related licensure programs.
more
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Waitlist
30
of 30 enrolled
|
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EPLS:4180:0A03
Discussion |
Course Title is
Human Relations for the Classroom Teachr
EPLS:4180:0AAA will be automatically added with this section
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3 s.h.
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Restricted to those admitted to the Teacher Education Program. Contact ask-education@uiowa.edu or Student Services, N201 LC to override restriction. Overrides granted only to students in approved education-related licensure programs..
Registration Information:
Contact Education Services, 335-5360 (N310 LC) to override restriction. Overrides granted only to students in approved education-related licensure programs.
more
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Waitlist
31
of 31 enrolled
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EPLS:4180:0A04
Discussion |
Course Title is
Human Relations for the Classroom Teachr
EPLS:4180:0AAA will be automatically added with this section
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3 s.h.
|
Restricted to those admitted to the Teacher Education Program. Contact ask-education@uiowa.edu or Student Services, N201 LC to override restriction. Overrides granted only to students in approved education-related licensure programs..
Registration Information:
Contact Education Services, 335-5360 (N310 LC) to override restriction. Overrides granted only to students in approved education-related licensure programs.
more
|
Waitlist
30
of 30 enrolled
|
| EPLS:4200:0EXW |
Course Title is
Athletic Admin in Educational Settings
Arranged Time
Asynchronous Online
|
3 s.h.
|
DOE Distance Course (EX*)
|
Open
26
of 35 enrolled
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| EPLS:4250:0002 |
Course Title is
Education in Black America
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3 s.h.
|
|
Waitlist
24
of 24 enrolled
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| EPLS:4250:0003 |
Course Title is
Education in Black America
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3 s.h.
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Waitlist
24
of 24 enrolled
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| EPLS:5090:0EXW |
Course Title is
Instr Coaching for Teaching Excellence
This course has specific requirements
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Subsession: Off-cycle
Mon Oct 19 00:00:00 CDT 2026 -
Fri Dec 18 00:00:00 CST 2026
Arranged Time
Asynchronous Online
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3 s.h.
|
Restricted to Teaching, Leadership & Cultural Competency MA students.
Registration Information:
Please contact bobbie-bevins@uiowa.edu to override restriction.
DOE Distance Course (EX*)
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Open
1
of 20 enrolled
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| EPLS:5250:0001 |
Course Title is
Intro to Higher Educ & Student Affairs
This course has specific requirements
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3 s.h.
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Restricted to majors.
TILE
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Open
11
of 20 enrolled
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| EPLS:5251:0001 |
Course Title is
College Environments
This course has specific requirements
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3 s.h.
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Open
8
of 18 enrolled
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| EPLS:5253:0001 |
Course Title is
Assessmnt Higher Ed & Student Affairs
This course has specific requirements
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3 s.h.
|
Restricted to majors.
Registration Information:
Non-majors may contact Wayne Jacobson, instructor, to override restriction.
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Open
14
of 18 enrolled
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| EPLS:6201:0EXW |
Course Title is
Foundations of School Administration
Start and end times:
4:30P - 7:00P
T
Online
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3 s.h.
|
Registration Information:
This section will meet on the World Wide Web via a virtual classroom. Students who participate are required to be logged on to their computer and have USB headset/microphone/webcam with internet access to participate in the virtual classroom meetings.
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DOE Distance Course (EX*)
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Open
12
of 25 enrolled
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| EPLS:6206:0001 |
Course Title is
Research Process and Design
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3 s.h.
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Closed
12
of 12 enrolled
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| EPLS:6218:0EXW |
Course Title is
The Law and Higher Education
Start and end times:
9:00A - 3:00P
08/29/2026 Sat
Online
Start and end times:
9:00A - 3:00P
10/03/2026 Sat
Online
Start and end times:
9:00A - 3:00P
10/31/2026 Sat
Online
Start and end times:
9:00A - 3:00P
12/05/2026 Sat
Online
Arranged Time
Asynchronous Online
|
3 s.h.
|
DOE Distance Course (EX*)
|
Open
16
of 20 enrolled
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| EPLS:6236:0EXW |
Course Title is
Special Education Administration
Start and end times:
4:30P - 7:00P
Th
Online
|
3 s.h.
|
Registration Information:
This section will meet online via a virtual classroom. Students enrolled in this section are required to be logged on to their computer on Thursday from 4:30-7:00 p.m. (Central time zone). If you're located in a different time zone, please make appropriate time adjustments.
An USB headset/microphone/webcam with internet access is required to participate in the virtual classroom meetings.
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DOE Distance Course (EX*)
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Open
11
of 25 enrolled
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| EPLS:6242:0EXW |
Course Title is
Research for Effective School Leaders
Arranged Time
Asynchronous Online
|
3 s.h.
|
DOE Distance Course (EX*)
|
Closed
1
of 1 enrolled
|
| EPLS:6266:0EXW |
Course Title is
Program Evaluation
Start and end times:
4:30P - 7:00P
W
Online
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3 s.h.
|
DOE Distance Course (EX*)
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Open
40
of 41 enrolled
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| EPLS:6270:0EXW |
Course Title is
Policy and Politics
Start and end times:
4:30P - 7:00P
T
Online
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3 s.h.
|
Registration Information:
A USB headset/microphone/webcam with internet access is required to participate in the virtual classroom meetings.
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DOE Distance Course (EX*)
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Open
9
of 20 enrolled
|
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EPLS:6290:0IND
Independent Study |
Course Title is
Master's Project
Arranged Time
Arranged Location
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ARR
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Registration Information:
Instructor permission required. If you do not have permission, you will be dropped from the course.
more
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Open
0
of Unlimited enrolled
|
|
EPLS:6293:0IND
Independent Study |
Course Title is
Individualized Instruction
Arranged Time
Arranged Location
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ARR
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Registration Information:
Instructor permission required. If you do not have permission, you will be dropped from the course.
more
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Open
0
of Unlimited enrolled
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| EPLS:6298:0EXW |
Course Title is
Legal Aspects of School Personnel
Start and end times:
4:30P - 7:00P
W
Online
|
3 s.h.
|
Registration Information:
This section will be offered on the World Wide Web via a virtual classroom; students who participate are required to be logged on to their computer every Wednesday from 4:30-7:00 p.m (Central time zone). A USB headset/microphone/webcam with internet access is required to participate in the virtual classroom meetings.
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DOE Distance Course (EX*)
|
Open
15
of 25 enrolled
|
| EPLS:6301:0001 |
Course Title is
Professional Seminar I
This course has specific requirements
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1 s.h.
|
Restricted to majors.
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Open
10
of 15 enrolled
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| EPLS:6307:0EXW |
Course Title is
Proseminar for EdD: Orientation to EdD
This course has specific requirements
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Start and end times:
5:00P - 7:00P
M
Online
|
2 s.h.
|
Restricted to majors.
DOE Distance Course (EX*)
|
Open
20
of 25 enrolled
|
| EPLS:6311:0001 |
Course Title is
Seminar: Research Topic in Education
Transformative Learning in Education
This course has specific requirements
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|
3 s.h.
|
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Open
5
of 10 enrolled
|
| EPLS:6317:0EXY |
Course Title is
Operational Leadership and Management
Start and end times:
4:30P - 6:30P
Th
Online
Arranged Time
Asynchronous Online
|
2 s.h.
|
DOE Distance Course (EX*)
|
Open
4
of 10 enrolled
|
| EPLS:6332:0001 |
Course Title is
College Student Development
This course has specific requirements
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3 s.h.
|
Restricted to majors.
Registration Information:
Non-majors requires consent of instructor, Jodi Linley, at jodi-linley@uiowa.edu, to override restriction.
more
|
Open
10
of 22 enrolled
|
| EPLS:6333:0001 |
Course Title is
Practicum in Higher Ed & Student Affairs
This course has specific requirements
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Arranged Time
Arranged Location
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ARR
|
Restricted to majors.
Registration Information:
Practicum arranged.
|
Open
4
of 16 enrolled
|
| EPLS:6353:0EXW |
Course Title is
Advanced Applied Research
Prerequisites:
EPLS:6352
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Start and end times:
5:00P - 7:30P
W
Online
|
3 s.h.
|
DOE Distance Course (EX*)
|
Open
12
of 25 enrolled
|
| EPLS:6396:0001 |
Course Title is
Professional Seminar III
|
1, 2 s.h.
|
Registration Information:
Students enrolled in 2 s.h. will engage the content and learning from HESA Proseminar II in addition to Proseminar III.
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Open
12
of 18 enrolled
|
| EPLS:6400:0EXW |
Course Title is
Early Childhood Leadership Clinical
This course has specific requirements
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Start and end times:
7:00P - 8:30P
08/24/2026 Mon
Online
Start and end times:
7:00P - 8:30P
09/21/2026 Mon
Online
Start and end times:
7:00P - 8:30P
10/26/2026 Mon
Online
Start and end times:
7:00P - 8:30P
11/30/2026 Mon
Online
Arranged Time
Asynchronous Online
|
1, 2, 3 s.h.
|
Registration Information:
The clinical component of this course will be offered online using Zoom; students who wish to participate in this course are required to be logged on to their computer for online meetings on the following dates and time. These dates are subject to change; please check dates before semester begins for possible updates. A USB headset/microphone/webcam with internet access is required to participate in the virtual classroom meetings.
more
DOE Distance Course (EX*)
|
Open
3
of 15 enrolled
|
| EPLS:6401:0EXW |
Course Title is
Elementary Leadership Clinical
This course has specific requirements
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Start and end times:
7:00P - 8:30P
08/24/2026 Mon
Online
Start and end times:
7:00P - 8:30P
09/21/2026 Mon
Online
Start and end times:
7:00P - 8:30P
10/26/2026 Mon
Online
Start and end times:
7:00P - 8:30P
11/30/2026 Mon
Online
Arranged Time
Asynchronous Online
|
2, 3 s.h.
|
Registration Information:
A USB headset/microphone/webcam with internet access is required to participate in the virtual classroom meetings.
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DOE Distance Course (EX*)
|
Open
0
of 15 enrolled
|
| EPLS:6402:0EXW |
Course Title is
Secondary Leadership Clinical
This course has specific requirements
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Start and end times:
7:00P - 8:30P
08/24/2026 Mon
Online
Start and end times:
7:00P - 8:30P
09/21/2026 Mon
Online
Start and end times:
7:00P - 8:30P
10/26/2026 Mon
Online
Start and end times:
7:00P - 8:30P
11/30/2026 Mon
Online
Arranged Time
Asynchronous Online
|
2, 3 s.h.
|
Registration Information:
A USB headset/microphone/webcam with internet access is required to participate in the virtual classroom meetings.
more
DOE Distance Course (EX*)
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Open
4
of 15 enrolled
|
| EPLS:6403:0EXW |
Course Title is
Special Education Leadership Clinical
This course has specific requirements
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Start and end times:
7:00P - 8:30P
08/24/2026 Mon
Online
Start and end times:
7:00P - 8:30P
09/21/2026 Mon
Online
Start and end times:
7:00P - 8:30P
10/26/2026 Mon
Online
Start and end times:
7:00P - 8:30P
11/30/2026 Mon
Online
Arranged Time
Asynchronous Online
|
2, 3 s.h.
|
Registration Information:
A USB headset/microphone/webcam with internet access is required to participate in the virtual classroom meetings.
more
DOE Distance Course (EX*)
|
Open
5
of 15 enrolled
|
| EPLS:6404:0EXW |
Course Title is
Central Administration Clinical
This course has specific requirements
view
Start and end times:
5:00P - 6:00P
08/24/2026 Mon
Online
Start and end times:
5:00P - 6:00P
10/05/2026 Mon
Online
Start and end times:
5:00P - 6:00P
11/09/2026 Mon
Online
Start and end times:
5:00P - 6:00P
12/07/2026 Mon
Online
Arranged Time
Asynchronous Online
|
2, 3 s.h.
|
Registration Information:
A USB headset/microphone/webcam with internet access is required to participate in the virtual classroom meetings.
more
DOE Distance Course (EX*)
|
Open
1
of 15 enrolled
|
| EPLS:6405:0EXW |
Course Title is
Supt Entry Plan & Portfolio Development
This course has specific requirements
view
Start and end times:
6:30P - 7:30P
08/24/2026 Mon
Online
Start and end times:
6:30P - 7:30P
10/05/2026 Mon
Online
Start and end times:
6:30P - 7:30P
11/09/2026 Mon
Online
Arranged Time
Asynchronous Online
|
1 s.h.
|
Registration Information:
This section is offered through Distance and Online Education. Visit our Courses page to learn more about Distance and Online Education courses at the UI. Contact 319-335-2575 or doe-reg@uiowa.edu for assistant. A USB headset/microphone/webcam with internet access is required to participate in the virtual classroom meetings.
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DOE Distance Course (EX*)
|
Open
2
of 10 enrolled
|
| EPLS:6406:0EXW |
Course Title is
School Improvement Plan
Arranged Time
Asynchronous Online
|
1 s.h.
|
DOE Distance Course (EX*)
|
Open
0
of 10 enrolled
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| EPLS:6417:0EXW |
Course Title is
Operational Leadership Clinical
Arranged Time
Asynchronous Online
|
1 s.h.
|
Registration Information:
This class has virtual meetings via Zoom, a web conferencing software.
DOE Distance Course (EX*)
|
Open
3
of 10 enrolled
|
| EPLS:7373:0001 |
Course Title is
Qualitative Research Design and Methods
This course has specific requirements
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|
3 s.h.
|
TILE
|
Open
10
of 20 enrolled
|
| EPLS:7373:0EXW |
Course Title is
Qualitative Research Design and Methods
This course has specific requirements
view
Start and end times:
1:30P - 4:00P
W
Online
|
3 s.h.
|
Registration Information:
This section will meet online via a virtual classroom. (Central time zone). A USB headset/microphone/webcam with internet access is required to participate in the virtual classroom meetings.
more
DOE Distance Course (EX*)
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Open
1
of 20 enrolled
|
|
EPLS:7380:0IND
Independent Study |
Course Title is
Practicum in College Teaching
Arranged Time
Arranged Location
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ARR
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Registration Information:
Instructor permission required. If you do not have permission, you will be dropped from the course.
more
|
Open
0
of Unlimited enrolled
|
| EPLS:7385:0001 |
Course Title is
Teaching & Learning in Higher Education
|
3 s.h.
|
|
Open
13
of 18 enrolled
|
|
EPLS:7395:0IND
Independent Study |
Course Title is
Educational Specialist Research
Arranged Time
Arranged Location
|
ARR
|
|
Open
0
of Unlimited enrolled
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| EPLS:7483:0EXW |
Course Title is
EdD Dissertation in Practice Proposal
This course has specific requirements
view
Start and end times:
5:00P - 7:30P
Th
Online
|
3 s.h.
|
Restricted to majors.
DOE Distance Course (EX*)
|
Open
1
of 25 enrolled
|
|
EPLS:7485:0IND
Independent Study |
Course Title is
EdD Dissertation in Practice
Prerequisites:
EPLS:7483
more
Arranged Time
Arranged Location
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1, 2, 3, 4 s.h.
|
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Open
0
of Unlimited enrolled
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EPLS:7493:0IND
Independent Study |
Course Title is
PhD Thesis
Arranged Time
Arranged Location
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ARR
|
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Open
0
of Unlimited enrolled
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58 courses found, displaying all courses.