Description: Examines a set of diverse, discipline-based conceptual perspectives and analytic frameworks used to interpret policy purposes, processes, contents, and outcomes. Focuses on the political dimensions of education policy issues. Also explores the conceptual frameworks and skills required in studying politics and exercising leadership in organizational settings. May be taken Satisfactory (S) or No Credit (NC) with consent of instructor and graduate advisor. Course is repeatable as content changes to a maximum of 12 units.