EDD 8862E Educational Law, Ethics, and Policy

This course promotes understanding of constitutional, statutory, and judicial provisions as a basis for the legal operation of public schools. It addresses traditional and emerging issues of school case law and litigation as they pertain to school/student safety; student/teacher relationships; instructional issues; administrative authority/oversight; taxation; religious practices; and other relevant issues. A graduate of this course should be confident in planning for and responding to legal and ethical issues in the educational environment and confident in his/her abilities to deal confidently, effectively, and appropriately with legal issues.

Registration Name

Educational Law and Policy

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

0

Credits

3

Offered

TBA

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Identify the connections between school law and decision-making and the impact on stakeholders. 
2. Present evidence of knowledge and understanding of the mandates of Constitutional law, statutory law, case law, and other requirements regarding due process and equal protection procedures for students.
3. Present evidence of knowledge and understanding of mandates of Constitutional law, statutory law, case law, and other requirements regarding professional expectations and behaviors of educators.
4. Articulate a series of personal belief statements regarding significant issues of law and ethics. 
5. Predict future issues of law based on current trends in education.