Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2013-2014
EDUC 502 - CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN EDUC
Long Title: CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN EDUCATION
Department: Education
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Senior
Sophomore
Freshman
Junior
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. This course requires five hours of observation in a local secondary school. Additional assignments are required. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: EDUC 202. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for EDUC 502 if student has credit for EDUC 202.