EPSY 460: Black Families in Schools

Course Description

This course examines the experiences of Black families in K-12 schools. Historical, social, and contextual factors influencing these experiences will be considered. Topics such as racial identity, racial socialization, parent engagement in schools, parent-child relationships, critical consciousness, and how they relate to school experiences will be covered. The aim of this course is to think critically about education as a social institution, how it relates to Black families’ experiences, and how race plays a factor. Same as HDFS 460. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours.