EDLD 6590 - Higher Education Law and Ethics

This course will explore legal and ethical issues in higher education from multiple perspectives and points of view. Topics include those necessary for effective college leadership and administration. Historical and current legal issues affecting higher education will be discussed and monitored throughout this course. Ethical codes of conduct, integrity and commitment to ethical practice will be the foundation of the course discussions. Topics may include: ethical codes, professional standards of practice, federal/state/province laws that effect policy development, legal theories, issues impacting public and private college campuses, human resources, contracts, risk management, discrimination, constitutional provisions, case law, and other topics determined by instructor.

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Advisor approval.

Credits: 3 hours

Restrictions Restricted to the following students: Educational Leadership Higher Education and Student Affairs Masters, Student Affairs in Higher Education Graduate Certificate program, Educational Leadership in Higher Education PhD. Others may register with instructor approval.