Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2027
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SOCI 537 001 (CRN: 23657)
SOCIOLOGY OF EDUCATION
Long Title: SOCIOLOGY OF EDUCATION
Department: Sociology
Instructor: Turley, Ruth
Meeting: 9:00AM - 11:50AM F (11-JAN-2027 - 23-APR-2027)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Sociology
Section Max Enrollment: 5
Section Enrolled: 0
Total Cross-list Max Enrollment: 19
Total Cross-list Enrolled: 0
Enrollment data as of: 2-NOV-2026 2:16AM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Description: Analyzing educational inequality in the U.S. using concepts of educational equality and inequality and analysis of the factors that shape schooling outcomes. Addressing the role of students, families, neighborhoods, schools, school organizations and teachers. Special topics: education of immigrants, school segregation, accountability, higher education and the future of educational inequality. Cross-list: SOCI 437. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for SOCI 537 if student has credit for SOCI 337/SOCI 437.