EDU 646 - School Law and Ethical Principles (3)

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This course engages candidates in the practice of school law as it relates to legal policies, practice, politics, the relationship of a school district’s organization to other units of government, various state boards of education, and the appellate functions of the state and federal court systems. Candidates study school law through a process of reviewing and discussing the federal and state constitutions, statutes, regulations, board of education policies, and case law. Consideration and discussion is given to policies regarding “freedom issues” for Christian educators and students in the public school system. This course explores the ethical dimensions of leadership behavior and the state of Mississippi’s Professional Code of Ethics. Candidates examine various ethical dilemmas that educational leaders confront and apply ethical frameworks to resolve those dilemmas. Candidates will read, discuss, analyze, and apply frameworks of professional ethical leadership and decision making to gain the knowledge and Audits Not Allowed