EDS 8860 Principles of Law, Policy, and Ethics

This course explores legal and ethical issues that arise in schools. It provides educators with the knowledge necessary to understand and prevent legal problems in professional practice and helps candidates reflect on questions of educational policy and ethics. Candidates should gain an understanding of legal principles and interpretations of constitutional and statutory laws. Additionally they work to model effective collaboration, leadership, and professionalism in decision-making. There is a focus on the school-based decision-making process at the local school level.

Registration Name

Law, Policy, and Ethics

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 mandates of educational law (e.g., Constitution law, case law, etc.) and ethical principles.
2. Evaluate scenarios representing a variety of educational law principles (e.g., student rights, teacher rights, religious rights, etc.). 
3. Apply relevant research to anticipate and address future issues of law according to established legal principles.