Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2013-2014
SOCI 337 - SOCIOLOGY OF EDUCATION
Long Title: SOCIOLOGY OF EDUCATION
Department: Sociology
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Graduate
Description: This course provides a sociological lens for analyzing educational inequality in the US. The course begins with an introduction of the concepts of educational equality and inequality, then turns to an analysis of the factors that shape schooling outcomes. In addition to addressing the role of students, we carefully consider the role of families, neighborhoods, and schools, including school organization and teachers, as well as the interaction of these influences. In this course, we will discuss a variety of special topics, including the education of immigrants, school segregation, accountability, higher education, and the future of educational inequality. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: SOCI 537.