Certificate in Education Law (Online)

Education Policy and Law

Certificate in Education Law (Online)

Grow in your profession with a program that respects your busy schedule. This 12-credit hour program will help you increase your legal literacy. Learn how to respect and advocate for the rights of students and school employees. Become more empowered to solve the myriad of legal and ethical dilemmas that arise in schools.

Have you ever wondered:

  • Can students be disciplined for social media posts and other online speech?
  • What happens when schools and families disagree about an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for a student with disabilities?
  • Can teachers address political issues in the classroom?

These and many other questions are explored in the ELC program.

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No GRE Required

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Kimbria Jackson

I wouldn't trade my journey through education law for anything. I had the best professors who not only presented the content well by providing engaging assignments but also cared about my well-being.

Kimbria Jackson, Ed.D., Assistant Principal, D.C., Education Law Certificate Graduate
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Our program is unique in that a majority of our faculty members are lawyers with doctorates in education, so you'll learn from people with practical expertise in the courtroom as well as the classroom.

The certificate is valuable for a wide variety of school professionals including public and private school teachers; school leaders including special education directors, principals, department heads, and superintendents; coaches, social workers, school nurses, school counselors, higher education faculty; and higher education staff and administrators, particularly those in student affairs, admissions, and executive offices.

Non-school-related professionals can also benefit, including graduate students seeking a specialization in education law, advocates for students with disabilities and other student populations, as well as attorneys and policymakers who seek expertise in this area.

Our Faculty

Contact Us

Hannah Gahimer
hgahime@iu.edu