This course presents the historical understandings of Lasallian pedagogy, which have formed the basis of modern education in most countries in the western world. Students draw on the writings of De La Salle (patron saint of teachers), in particular The Conduct of Schools, and identify a range of underpinning pedagogies of the Lasallian tradition.

Upon completion of the course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Identify the pedagogical underpinnings of the Lasallian tradition.
2. Analyze the historical and social contexts that gave rise to the development of Lasallian pedagogies.
3. Examine the implications for the application of these pedagogies for the contemporary Catholic school in a pluralist society.

In this course, the implications for the leadership and management of the Catholic School in a pluralist society are explored. The relevance and application of Lasallian pedagogies in the contemporary Lasallian school are critically examined, particularly in the context of religious education and the application of teaching and learning strategies.

Upon completion of the course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Evaluate traditional Lasallian pedagogies in the light of contemporary educational and curriculum development.
2. Analyze an inclusive model of education, based on the Lasallian tradition, encompassing contemporary brain theory, knowledge of learning style, and the development of effective learning centers.
3. Develop a personal position on appropriate delivery of learning in the context of the Lasallian school within the Catholic tradition.

This course explores the spirituality of the teacher through examining a number of De La Salle's texts, and the Scriptures on which they are based. Particular emphasis is given to studying the text, Meditations for the Time of Retreat. Contemporary views of spirituality are examined, with particular emphasis on Catholic education, and the ways in which an authentic Lasallian Catholic culture can be developed in today's pluralistic school or workplace.

Upon completion of the course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Analyze the spirituality of the teacher through various Lasallian and scriptural texts.
2. Integrate Lasallian spirituality into own practice.

This course presents a range of skills, attitudes and behaviors directed toward personal, group and organizational levels that contribute to, or detract from, socially responsible and professional leadership. Strategies for developing high levels of personal and institutional integrity and authenticity are presented.

Upon completion of the course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Analyze styles and models of leadership in the light of the Lasallian tradition and gospel values.
2. Examine the characteristics of a system's or organization’s culture as represented by different models of educational leadership in the Lasallian Catholic school.
3. Address the challenges for leaders in implementing and sustaining change in entrenched cultures.
4. Develop strategies and actions to promote high levels of personal and institutional integrity in a leadership role.

This course focuses on the skills and methods required by leaders to facilitate communication with various constituencies. Included are academic writing skills, public speaking, presentation skills and utilizing technology to facilitate communication.

Upon completion of the course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Create leadership communications in a variety of formats
2. Critique the effectiveness of various types of technology to facilitate communication
3. Synthesize academic literature into written communications
4. Analyze communication methods targeted to a variety of audiences
5. Critique communication strategies in a Lasallian context.

This course presents the components of non-profit finance and investigates various forms of ministry funding. Fund raising strategies, alternative sources of funding, and budget development are discussed.

Upon completion of the course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Critique fund raising methods.
2. Analyze alternative sources of funding
3. Create a ministry budget
4. Synthesize the principles of fund raising into a strategic funding plan

Curriculum design models and assessment principles appropriate for Lasallian ministries are discussed. Design, articulation and assessment of curriculum for adult and student audiences are explored.

Upon completion of the course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Compare and contrast curriculum designed for adult and student learners.
2. Evaluate curriculum models
3. Evaluate the appropriateness of various forms of assessment
4. Integrate assessment into curriculum development.
5. Synthesize curriculum into an articulated whole.
    

This course explores supervising staff in Lasallian ministries. Formative supervision, accompaniment, and adult learning principles are presented.

Upon completion of the course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Evaluate adult learning principles
2. Integrate Lasallian pedagogy into the process of formative supervision.
3. Synthesize accompaniment into supervisory practices.
4. Analyze the components of supervision in the context of a Lasallian ministry.

This course explores the process of school (ministry) planning. Topics include stakeholder analysis, facilitating change, project management and planning models.

Upon completion of the program, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Critique a variety of planning models.
2. Analyze stakeholders in a Lasallian context.
3. Evaluate the processes of organizational change
4. Synthesize the processes of project management into the planning process.

The capstone project includes a reflective portfolio that documents the learning in each course. Students create an on-line portfolio as they progress through the program. Upon completion of the program, this portfolio is reviewed and synthesized into a leadership model for a Lasallian ministry and personal development.