Course Details
Course Code: EDUC670 Course ID: 2816 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Graduate
This course explores legal, ethical, and political issues related to PreK-12 U.S. education. Topics include NCLB/ESSA, district liability, rights of students and teachers, and issues related to employment and technology. Emphasis is given to federal and state statutes and case law affecting due process, liability, equal protection, and the rights of teachers and students in order to better understand risks and possible strategies to reduce those risks. Ethical and political contextual aspects are explored in relation to public education decision and policy making at the classroom and school levels. (Prerequisite: EDUC503)
Course Schedule
| Registration Dates | Course Dates | Start Month | Session | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registration12/30/2024 - 05/30/2025 | Course Dates06/02/2025 - 07/27/2025 | Start Month June | SessionSpring 2025 Session D | Weeks8 Week session |
| Registration01/27/2025 - 07/04/2025 | Course Dates07/07/2025 - 08/31/2025 | Start Month July | SessionSummer 2025 Session B | Weeks8 Week session |
| Registration03/31/2025 - 08/29/2025 | Course Dates09/01/2025 - 10/26/2025 | Start Month September | SessionSummer 2025 Session D | Weeks8 Week session |