EDHE 589 - Higher Education Law

Description:
Examination of legal issues relevant to American colleges and universities to provide students with the fundamental knowledge of higher education law for administrators.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: enrolled in master of higher education.

Credits:
(4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student/candidate will be able to:

Explain how the legal structure and governance of higher education and the judicial system affect policies and practices.
Recognize key Constitutional and statutory provisions in the law.
Articulate the key court rulings that establish legal parameters (students will be expected to outline or “brier• each of the assigned cases).
Demonstrate the ability to apply legal concepts from an administrative perspective, and be able to use basic legal terminology.
Explain how institutional regulations/directives translate the law into on-the-job requirements.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
10/17/13