May 05, 2024  
2019-2020 University Bulletin 
    
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EDUA 579 - School and Society: Critical Issues in Education

3 hours
This course examines the sociological impact and history of education in the United States along with the locations and institutions of schooling within our society. Students examine how schools are organized and operate and explore factors of student success, access and equity. Topics include: historical, philosophical and sociological concepts and contexts in education; analysis of the school as a specific social institution in society; the effects of social class, stratification, caste, role, status and peer group relationships in education.



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