Description: How are globalization, immigration, privatization and the increasing diversity in our student population shaping, and being shaped, by America's schools? We will explore these and other issues from both micro- (student) and macro- (systemic) levels, through the lenses of sociology, psychology and political economy. The course is open to students in these fields and to students exploring a career in teaching, and is recommended for students entering the teacher education program. Graduate version of EDUC 202. Additional assignments are required. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for EDUC 502 if student has credit for EDUC 202.