This 15-credit online program is designed for professionals who want to develop a deeper knowledge base of educational legal issues. The program includes four required courses and one elective course. Special education is the most litigious area of school law. As a result, A675 Leadership in Special Education is a required course in this program.

The Graduate Certificate in Education Law is NOT the equivalent of a state teaching license nor preparation to earn a teaching license.

If you choose to purse a master's degree in Educational Leadership, these certificate courses may apply to your degree requirements.  Completion of the certificate programs does not guarantee admission to the master's program.

For more information regarding this certificate program, please contact the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at elps@indiana.edu.

Required Courses (12 cr.)

• A600 Problems in Educational Leadership (3 cr.)
• A608 Legal Perspectives in Education (3 cr.)
• A615 Advanced School Law (3 cr.)
• A675 Leadership in Special Education (3 cr.)
  • If you would like to subsitute A675 for another course that is narrowly tailored to your area of interest or future career plans, you may submit a petition to your faculty advisor.

Elective Courses (3 cr.)

You may choose a graduate-level course offered through the School of Education, School of Public and Environmental Affairs or Maurer School of Law.  Select a course that is focused on your research or career interests.  Some courses may not be offered online.  Please see delivery method in the course listing to confirm.