Basic course on
legal theory and practice. A survey course on
legal problems in the school setting. Designed for
Master's Degree candidates or candidates seeking
Arizona State Administrative Certification. Taught by
Dr. Phillip Corkill for
Northern Arizona University's department of
Education Administration in February 1991.
Course Objectives:
To provides students with a knowledgeable acquaintanceship with school law and trends in school law.
To provide students with an understanding of the basic principles and concepts of school law.
To acquaint students with the laws of Arizona as they apply to school so they:
a. will have a basic understanding of school legilation
b. will have an appreciation for the law
c. will be more effective in their classroom and school districts.
Subject Matter Content:
Fifteen Legal Definitions Encountered in Reading School Law
Selected Periodical Summary Related to School Law
Summary of School Law Decided by US Court of Appeals:Part 1
Summary of School Law Decided by US Court of Appeals:Part 2
Report on Arizona Attorney General Opinion
Important Landmark Cases in Educational Law
Chubb and Moe v. The Constitution