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Winter 2022
May 17, 2024 |
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| EDUC 110 - Education in American Society Grades PreK-6 |
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A consideration of education in the United States in its social, political, and economic contexts. Lectures and seminars include an analysis of the historical, philosophical, and social foundations of education and of school organization and purpose. The course deals with the origins of schools in the United States, other agencies of education, and how the present educational structure has taken shape. Consideration of contemporary issues is of major importance, including the roles of the American school in a democratic, multicultural society. The course is intended to help students determine whether the teaching profession is suited to their individual interests and abilities. Note: Students cannot receive credit for both this course and EDUC 200 Education in American Society with Field Study I.
1.000 Credit hours 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Non-Matriculated, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Directed Study, Lecture Education Department Course Attributes: Undergraduate Level Course |
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