LEAD 7350 - Leadership, Power, and Authority in Educational Policy and Governance

3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

Examine the process of developing policy from perceived need and analyze current educational issues from a policy perspective. Analyze the political relationships among P-16 educational systems, the communities they serve, and governmental entities representing a larger democratic society. Assess the motivation of various political groups for affecting change in public policy. Develop a tool to evaluate policies relative to organizational goals and needs. Open to PhD students only.