EDAD 8125 - Educational Politics and Policymaking in the United States
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section A02, CRN 42540,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Robert Marino
Email: rlmarino@ysu.edu
Course Description
8125. Educational Politics and Policymaking in the United States. Reviews professional literature on politics and policy making at the local, state, and federal level, including the values, institutional actors, processes, and interest groups that shape educational policy. Explores means of identifying problems, analyzing policy alternatives, and measuring policy outcomes. Admission to the Ed.D program required. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Public policy: A concise introduction (3rd ed.) | Rinfret, S. R., Scheberle, D., & Pautz, M. C. | 978-1-0719-6287-9 |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Module 1: Rinfret, S. R., Scheberle, D., & Pautz, M. C. (2027). Public policy: A concise introduction (3rd ed.). CQ Press. Chapter 1 & 2 | Task 1: Effective Board Governance and Leadership (Paper) Task 2: Policy, Advocacy, and Engagement (Paper) |
Task 1: Last day of Module 1. (100 points) Task 2: Last day of Module 1. (100 points) |
| 8/31 | Module 2: Rinfret, S. R., Scheberle, D., & Pautz, M. C. (2027). Public policy: A concise introduction (3rd ed.). CQ Press. Chapter 3 & 4 | Task: Governance Systems and Policy Analysis (Paper) | Task due the last day of the module. (200 Points) |
| 9/7 | Module 3: Rinfret, S. R., Scheberle, D., & Pautz, M. C. (2027). Public policy: A concise introduction (3rd ed.). CQ Press. Chapter 5 & 6 | Task 1: Federal Impact on Schools (Discussion Post) Task 2: Educational Advocacy (Interviews & Paper) |
Task 1: Last day of Module 3. (100 points) Task 2: Last day of Module 3. (100 points) |
| 9/14 | Module 4: Rinfret, S. R., Scheberle, D., & Pautz, M. C. (2027). Public policy: A concise introduction (3rd ed.). CQ Press. Chapters 7 & 8 | Task 1: Policy and Staffing (Discussion Post) Task 2: Policy and Public Meetings (Paper) |
Task 1: Last day of Module 4. (100 Points) Task 2: Last day of Module 4. (150 Points) |
| 9/21 | Module 5: Rinfret, S. R., Scheberle, D., & Pautz, M. C. (2027). Public policy: A concise introduction (3rd ed.). CQ Press. Chapter 9 | Task 1: Policy and Conflict (Paper) Task 2: Navigating Policy (Infographic) |
Task 1: Last day of Module 5. (150 points) Task 2: Last day of Module 5. (100 points) |
| 9/28 | Module 6: Critical Task | Critical Task: Part 1 (Paper) Critical Task: Part 2 (Presentation) |
Task 1: Last day of Module 6. (600 points) Task 2: Last day of Module 6. (150 points) |
| 10/5 | Module 7: Federal/State and Local Policies | Task 1: AI and Education (Discussion Post) Task 2: Comprehensive Practice Exam Task 3: Comprehensive Exam |
Task 1: Last day of Module 7 (200 Points) Task 2: Last day of Module 7. (250 Points) Task 3: Comprehensive Exam (REQUIRED) |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.