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School & Society: American School from its Origins to the Global Era

Education Caspersen School of Graduate Studies

Course Subject Code

EDUC

Course Number

500

Status

Active

Course Attributes

ULVL: Upper Level UG Course

Course Short Title

School & Soc:Org - Global Era

Course Long Title

School & Society: American School from its Origins to the Global Era

Course Description

Provides students with an overview of the historical, social, philosophical, and political foundations of education in the United States. Investigates key issues such as literacy, diversity, equity, the education of teachers, professionalism, and school reform from historical and contemporary social-cultural perspectives. Major educational philosophies are studied as they develop and change in various historical eras. Also examines how globalization and large-scale immigration have affected and continue to affect schooling and youth.

Min

3

Repeatable

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Course Restrictions

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Equivalent Course(s)

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