EDL 9860: Politics, Power, and Practice for Educational Leaders

3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to Ed.D. program in Educational Leadership
This course introduces students to the conceptual framework, theories, and research methods used to study educational policy, political culture, critical theory, and current policy trends at the state and national levels. Students will gain skills in understanding and identifying the roles, purposes, and decision-making authority of educational stakeholders, including governmental agencies, policy issue networks, and interest groups that affect educational policymaking. Additionally, students will focus on the process of policy development and the impact of outside forces on the operation of schools and school districts with the goal of becoming informed practitioners.