EDUC 8340. Methods of Policy Analysis in Education. 3 Credits.
Methods of analysis used in the study of educational policy issues; policy issues and trends, including testing and accountability, school finance, school choice, and the federal role. Prerequisites: EDUC 6116 and EDUC 6371.
CPED 8340. Education Policy, Reform, and Teacher Leadership. 3 Credits.
This online course engages students in the study of education policies and reforms that specifically focus on teaching and teachers. Further, this course examines teacher leadership as it impacts school reform through professional development initiatives that sustain change efforts. Four areas of study ground the focus of this course: education policy, change theories and school reform, teacher leadership, and professional development. Restricted to doctoral students; permission of the instructor required for master's students.