SOC 458: Education, Inequality and Equity

Course Description

This class considers the role that schools play in society and how social forces outside of schools impact student learning experiences and outcome. It explores dynamic interrelationships between schools, society, teachers and students, examining the connection between schools as institutions that contribute to social stability while also reflecting conflict and driving (or resisting) social change. Students will become familiar with sociological theories that help them analyze educational contexts and develop policy responses to problems encountered in school settings. Students cannot receive credit for bothSOC 458andSOC 558. (OC).