EDUC - 225. Sociology of Education

3 credit(s)
Students in this course will examine the relationship between education and society from a sociological perspective. The course will examine the work of educational theorists over the last 100 years in an effort to understand the purpose of education and the various explanations for differential educational outcomes. Specifically, the readings focus on the role that class, race, language and gender play in students educational experiences and outcomes. By the end of the course, students will have increased their theoretical repertoire and will be able to analyze and discuss patterns of student achievement from a variety of perspectives.

Equivalent: Same as SOCI 225.
Attribute: ARTS, AMSC, CFJ, PCST