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EDUC 870: Education Policy: Process, Context, and Politics

Important: For the most up-to-date information, refer to the official George Mason Course Catalog

General Information

Credits: 3

Description:

Examines public policy decision-making in education at local, state, and national levels, and its impact on education institutions, students, and public. Focuses on theories and methodological approaches, and resolution of competing policy arguments in political arena. Offered by School of Education. May not be repeated for credit. Equivalent to EDPO 870.
Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment is limited to students with a major in Education.

Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

Semesters taught: fall & Spring semester

Current Sections

This course is not offered this semester.

Prior Sections (partial list)
  • Fall 2021, Section: DL1, CRN 84553, Format: Online, Instructor: David Houston
  • Spring 2021, Section: DL2, CRN 25246, Format: Online, Instructor: Sarah Nagro
  • Fall 2020, Section: DL1, CRN 81480, Format: Online, Instructor: David Houston
  • Spring 2019, Section: 001, CRN 20440, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Nicole Togno
  • Summer 2017, Section: A02, CRN 42217, Format: Hybrid, Instructor: Diana D'Amico
  • Fall 2016, Section: 001, CRN 78373, Instructor: Penelope Earley
  • Spring 2016, Section: 001, CRN 13023, Instructor: Diana D'Amico
  • Spring 2015, Section: 001, CRN 13609, Instructor: Rodney Hopson
  • Fall 2014, Section: 001, CRN 72124, Instructor: Penelope Earley
  • Spring 2014, Section: 001, CRN 14658, Instructor: Diana D'Amico
  • Fall 2013, Section: 001, CRN 72340, Instructor: Diana D'Amico
  • Spring 2013, Section: 001, CRN 17542, Instructor: Diana D'Amico
  • Fall 2012, Section: 001, CRN 72671, Instructor: Penelope Earley
  • Fall 2011, Section: 001, CRN 73167, Instructor: Penelope Earley
  • Spring 2011, Section: 001, CRN 16900, Instructor: Penelope Earley
  • Fall 2010, Section: 001, CRN 74232, Instructor: Penelope Earley
  • Fall 2009, Section: 001, CRN 74580, Instructor: Penelope Earley