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General Information

Credits: 3

Description:

Examines the historical, philosophical, and sociological foundations of education as they relate to U.S. schools. Explores the relationship between society and education, teaching as a profession, as well as professionalism and ethical standards. Note: This course is not designed to be transferable or eligible to count towards a degree program. Offered by School of Education. May not be repeated for credit.
Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.

Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.

Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

Current Sections

  • Spring 2025, Section: 6A1, CRN 19997, Format: Online, Instructor: Rocio Quiroga Velasquez
  • Spring 2025, Section: DL1, CRN 13271, Format: Online, Instructor: Rocio Quiroga Velasquez

Upcoming Sections

  • Summer 2025, Section: 001*, CRN 41626, Format: Online, Instructor: Tom Opfer

*These sections are available to non-degree seeking students as well. To take courses without applying to a degree program, you'll need to submit an application as a non-degree seeking student. If you're interested in applying a course to a degree in the future, set up a call with an admissions counselor. All courses available in Summer 2020 will be offered online.

Prior Sections (partial list)
  • Fall 2024, Section: 6A1, CRN 83234, Format: Online, Instructor: Tom Opfer
  • Fall 2024, Section: DL1, CRN 73822, Format: Online, Instructor: Tom Opfer
  • Summer 2024, Section: 001, CRN 40668, Format: Online, Instructor: Tom Opfer
  • Summer 2024, Section: 6A1, CRN 43398, Format: Online, Instructor: Tom Opfer
  • Summer 2024, Section: P01, CRN 43054, Format: Online, Instructor: Tom Opfer
  • Fall 2023, Section: 6A1, CRN 83654, Format: Online, Instructor: Tom Opfer
  • Fall 2023, Section: DL1, CRN 74599, Format: Online, Instructor: Tom Opfer
  • Fall 2023, Section: DP1, CRN 83310, Format: Online, Instructor: Tom Opfer
  • Summer 2023, Section: 001, CRN 40852, Format: Online, Instructor: Tom Opfer
  • Summer 2023, Section: 6P1, CRN 43625, Format: Online, Instructor: Tom Opfer
  • Spring 2023, Section: 6P1, CRN 24405, Format: Online, Instructor: Tom Opfer
  • Spring 2023, Section: DL1, CRN 17522, Format: Online, Instructor: Tom Opfer
  • Fall 2022, Section: 6P1, CRN 85274, Format: Online, Instructor: Tom Opfer
  • Fall 2022, Section: DL1, CRN 76094, Format: Online, Instructor: Tom Opfer
  • Summer 2022, Section: 001, CRN 41153, Format: Online, Instructor: Tom Opfer
  • Spring 2022, Section: DL1, CRN 21717, Format: Online, Instructor: Kelley Webb
  • Fall 2021, Section: DL1, CRN 80535, Format: Online, Instructor: Virginia Doherty
  • Summer 2021, Section: 001, CRN 42323, Format: Online, Instructor: Virginia Doherty
  • Fall 2020, Section: DL1, CRN 83587, Format: Online, Instructor: Virginia Doherty
  • Summer 2020, Section: 002, CRN 43492, Format: Online, Instructor: April Mattix Foster