CSOCL 4201 Social Issues in Education
This course examines diverse contemporary issues in American education such as class, racial, and gender inequity; school choice, vouchers, and charter schools; multiculturalism; ESL/bilingualism; high-stakes testing; and segregation and inclusion. Students will analyze contemporary issues through a combination of field-based experiences and investigation of the social and historical forces that shape the character of schooling in the United States today.
Prerequisite
One sociology (CSOCL) course or permission of the instructor