EDUC 620 - Legal Issues in Higher Education

3 Hour(s) Credit
Introduction to important legal concepts and case law that influence decision making in post-secondary educational contexts. Topics include a general overview of legal concepts and case law (mainly federal case law) from around the country on the following issues: college governance, faculty freedom and tenure, student rights and responsibilities, liability, disability access, and athletics.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites Admission to graduate study.