Academic Calendar 2017/2018 - Sociology for Educators II: Social Issues in Education

SOCI 2092  Sociology for Educators II: Social Issues in Education

Antirequisites:

SOCI 2095

Restrictions:

This course may not be credited toward a program or minor in Sociology.

Hours:

Three hours of lecture per week for one term.

Credits:

3

Description:

Students explore social issues related to the education system, from a sociological perspective. They study the social goals behind a formal education system, the influence of school structure, race and culture, gender, family influence, inequality of educational opportunity, and the relationship between teachers and students.