SOC 307: Sociology of Education

Credits 3

A sociological study of education. Particular emphasis will be given to the underlying factors affecting student values and conceptions of the world as well as the relationships between schools and other institutions of society, the relationships among managers, teachers and “consumers” of education in school organizations, and the effect of the school social system and culture on learning. (every spring or as needed)

Prerequisites

Junior or Senior status, or permission of instructor