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Is Education Broken? Here’s Your Chance to Fix It

Okay, that sounds dramatic, but it’s true. With the right tools, you can protect and improve education in this country. One of those tools is a Master of Science in Education Law from Nova Southeastern University’s Shepard Broad College of Law. The growth of a whole generation of children is being shaped by conflicts among teacher unions, academic institutions, financial aid providers, and government agencies. What these students need is a professionally trained advocate to safeguard their education. If you are an educator who would like to take your profession to a deeper level of impact, this could be your best next step. Together, we all rise.

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Quick Facts

Curriculum
NSU's Master of Science in Education Law program is 36 credits and can be completed in as little as two years. Choose from three concentrations.
Delivery Options
Classes for the M.S. in Education Law are offered fully online.
Tuition
Visit the  Tuition and Fees page  for more information.
Start Dates
Program start dates are available in September (Fall term), January (Winter term), April (Spring term) and June (Summer term).

Fast-Track Option

If you’re eager to make a difference, NSU Law offers an M.S. in Law Fast-Track option to give you an edge even faster. Work with your admissions adviser to design a custom plan of study and complete any of our four M.S. in Law degree programs in just one year (four terms).

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Graduate Spotlight

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AMY ROSS BRADL
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I would not have been able to attain the deep understanding of the subject matter or enjoy the learning experience as much as I did without the faculty and my fellow students.

AMY ROSS BRADL M.S. '19

Enhance Your Degree with an Education Law Concentration

Uncover legal insights that allow you to enact real change
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Cybersecurity Law
Protect your workplace from dangerous and costly security breaches.
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Education Law Advocacy
Develop plans to implement education legislation in your organization.
 
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Exceptional Education
Ensure students with special needs receive the services and accommodations to which they are entitled.

Master of Science in Education Law Curriculum

Core

Credits

(MLAW 1020
Legal Research Methods and Reasoning
/Credits: 3)
(MLAW 1032
Federal Privacy Law
/Credits: 2)
(MLAW 1035
Professional Communication
/Credits: 2)
(MLAW 1036
Legal Foundations
/Credits: 3)

Program Core

Credits

(MEDL 1040
Ethical Issues in Education Law
/Credits:  )
(MEDL 1070
Federal Legislation in Education
/Credits: 2)
(MEDL 1080
Constitutional Law in the Classroom
/Credits: 2)
(MEDL 1030
Special Education Advocacy Workshop
/Credits: 2)

Capstone

 

(MLAW 3025
Individual Research Project Seminar
/Credits: 4)
(1 Elective
 
/Credits: 2)
(OR
 
/Credits:  )
(MLAW 3028
Individual Research Project Honors Thesis * If a student applies to take the Honors Thesis as part of their Capstone, the total number of electives is reduced to 12.
/Credits: 2)

Electives and Concentrations

 

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Students must complete 12-14 credits of electives to complete their degree. * Students may choose from 14 credits of electives they are interested in or choose a specific combination of electives to earn a concentration.
/Credits:  )
 

Courses

Credits

(MLAW 3005
Principles of Information Security
/Credits: 2)
(MLAW 3006
Cyber and Information Crimes
/Credits: 2)
(MLAW 3007
Electronic Commerce and Digital Trade
/Credits: 2)
(MLAW 3008
Cyber Law and Modern Mass Communications Policy
/Credits: 2)

Courses

Credits

(MLAW 2085
Effective Advocacy Skills
/Credits: 2)
(MEDL 2030
School Discipline Law
/Credits: 2)
(MLAW 3010
Alternative Dispute Resolution
/Credits: 2)

Courses

Credits

(MEDL 1030
Special Education Advocacy Workshop
/Credits: 2)
(MLAW 2035
Response to Intervention
/Credits: 2)
(MEDL 2075
Bullying and Harassment
/Credits: 2)

Courses

Credits

(MEDL 2080
Advanced Topics in School Liability
/Credits: 2)
(MLAW 3010
Alternative Dispute Resolution
/Credits: 2)
(MEDL 2075
Bullying and Harassment
/Credits: 2)
(MEDL 3000
Civil Rights Law
/Credits: 2)
(MEDL 2040
Contemporary Issues in Education
/Credits: 2)
(MLAW 3006
Cyber and Information Crimes
/Credits: 2)
(MLAW 3008
Cyber Law and Modern Mass Communication Policy
/Credits: 2)
(MLAW 2090
Dealing with Whistleblowers and Preventing Retaliation
/Credits: 2)
(MLAW 2085
Effective Advocacy Skills
/Credits: 2)
(MLAW 3007
Electronic Commerce and Digital Trade
/Credits: 2)
(MLAW 2055
Immigration and Naturalization Concerns in Employment
/Credits: 2)
(MLAW 2070
Labor Law: Laws Regulating Unions and Management
/Credits: 2)
(MLAW 2060
Law Regulating Wages and Hours
/Credits: 2)
(MLAW 2030
Preventing Workplace Harassment
/Credits: 2)
(MLAW 3005
Principles of Information Security
/Credits: 2)
(MLAW 2035
Response to Intervention
/Credits: 2)
(MEDL 2030
School Discipline Law
/Credits: 2)
(MLAW 2050
Trends in Employee Relations Law
/Credits: 2)
(MLAW 2095
Workers Compensation
/Credits: 2)
(MLAW 2081
Current Topics in School Law
/Credits: 2)

Note: M.S. in Law degree programs do not prepare students to practice law or sit for a bar examination. Only the professional J.D. degree will prepare you to practice law.

Visit the  M.S. in Education Law  curriculum to view detailed course descriptions.

The Master of Science in Law Program has seven expected  learning outcomes  for students in each program.

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If you are ready to make a world of difference—in your career and in society—think of us as your support team. We’ve created a range of well-respected law degrees that fit into your schedule. Soon you could be driving change in your life and in the wider world. What are you waiting for?