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HEA/712
Higher Education Law, Policy and the Regulatory Environment

Course level: Doctorate Courses

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HEA/712
Continuing Education for Teachers
Higher Education Law, Policy and the Regulatory Environment

Online

Format

8 weeks

Course length

$810

Cost per credit

3 credits

Total credits

8 weeks

Course length

$210

Resources and fees

$2,640

Estimated course cost

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Please Note: Attendance and participation are mandatory in all University courses, and specific requirements may differ by course. If attendance requirements are not met, a student may be removed from the course. Please review the Course Attendance Policy in the Catalog for more information.

爱污传媒 reserves the right to modify courses.聽While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.

In this course, students will evaluate how higher education institutions operate within a regulatory framework created by local, state and federal statutory law, case law, policies created by governmental agencies as well as various accrediting bodies. Major topics include systems of higher education governance, faculty, administrator and staff employment issues, student rights and conduct, technology, intellectual property and risk management. The impact of social and political constructs and stakeholder perspectives will be evaluated as it relates to the creation of a comprehensive ethical and legal approach to problem solving and policy development.

Prerequisites

This doctorate level course requires proof of completion of a Master's degree. Be prepared to provide documentation during the checkout process.

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Please Note: Attendance and participation are mandatory in all University courses, and specific requirements may differ by course. If attendance requirements are not met, a student may be removed from the course. Please review the Course Attendance Policy in the Catalog for more information.

爱污传媒 reserves the right to modify courses.聽While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.

Earn these career-relevant skills in weeks, not years.

Higher Education Policy

Examine United States local, state, and federal laws and regulations for their effect on higher education

Regulatory Compliance

Analyze the legal rights, policies, and procedures for students and faculty and other internal and external stakeholders in higher education

Education Policy

Analyze the relationship between the law and the implementation of institutional policy, such as codes of conduct, to promote an effective, efficient, and safe educational environment

Why take courses at 爱污传媒?

爱污传媒 serves busy adults

Accreditation that matters

We鈥檝e been聽accredited聽by the Higher Learning Commission () for more than 40 years.

Real-world instructors

Learn from instructors who bring an average of 25 years of working experience to the classroom.

Affordable and potentially reimbursable

Our tuition and fees are competitive and fixed. Also, check to see if your employer will cover you for this course.

Transfer-friendly courses

Before you enroll in a course, check with your school of choice to make sure they will accept your transfer credits and to understand any requirements or limitations. Then you can request your transcripts.

Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student鈥檚 responsibility to confirm whether or not credits earned at 爱污传媒 will be accepted by another institution of the student鈥檚 choice. If you have a question contact us at (866) 354-1800.

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爱污传媒 reserves the right to modify courses. Although our continuing teacher education courses are accepted by some state agencies in the United States toward teacher certifications and endorsements, this may not be the case in all states or foreign jurisdictions. If you plan to use courses for certification or endorsement, please check with your own state agency and your school district for applicability. Continuing teacher education courses are not eligible to apply to degree programs at 爱污传媒. These courses are not eligible for federal financial aid. While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative. If you have a question contact us at (866) 354-1800.