Elevating the Profession: Educator Ethics and the Law - EDC-X703Y
Course Description
Credit Validation for NEA Participants Only
Educator uses their knowledge of laws and policies in their day-to-day decision-making to model and promote ethical behavior. The educator investigates FERPA, HIPAA, FOIA, and the First Amendment to analyze how they relate to their current district position.Learner Outcomes
- Examine FERPA
- Explore HIPAA
- Review FOIA
- Analyze the relationship between FERPA, HIPAA, FOIA, and the First Amendment in relation to current district positions
Course Details
Number of Units: 1.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours
Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for NEA Participants.
University of San Diego – Academic Credit Information
The University of San Diego partners with this program to offer graduate-level academic units/credit. To receive units, participants must first register and complete coursework through the external program provider.
Courses offered through the USD's Credit Validation Program are accepted by many school districts and universities throughout the United States. It is the responsibility of the participant to verify district and/or university policies regarding transcript requirements, deadlines, and the applicability of units/credits.
The units provided are graduate-level professional development semester units intended solely for purposes such as salary advancement and credential renewal. These units are not applicable toward a master’s degree or higher degree program at the University of San Diego.
Participants who intend to apply these units toward a degree program at another institution are responsible for confirming that institution’s acceptance of the units prior to enrollment.
Directions to Enroll for Credit
1. Enroll in this course:
- Home Page: National Education Association
- NEA Certification Bank - Home of NEA Micro-Credentials
- Contact to enroll in course: fea.eu.hcrc@gmail.com
2. Complete all course work with NEA
Please Note: USD does not provide course materials, manage instruction, or assign grades. All coursework is evaluated by the program’s instructor or coordinator.
3. Click “Add to Cart” located on the right of this page to purchase units. If this course displays “Request Information,” it means the course is either not yet open for enrollment or has already closed for enrollment.
4. Submit your Certificate of Completion by email to pce-cv@sandiego.edu after enrolling for credit and completing the course.
Transcript Process: Final grades submitted by the program provider will initiate the transcript process. Grades should be submitted within 7 days of the official course end date or the course enrollment deadline—whichever comes last. Participants are responsible for ensuring their mailing address is accurate and up to date in their USD student account to avoid delays in transcript delivery.
Transcript Delivery Timeline:
- U.S. addresses: 2–3 weeks
- International addresses: 3–4 weeks
Prerequisites
All participants must be a NEA/FEA member.Applies Towards the Following Certificate(s), Professional Programs and Series
- Online Credit Validation Courses for Educators : Courses - Choose One or More