LAS535 Education and Public Policy

This course will research educational policies and their outcomes. The focus will be on how current and past policies affect student learning and how to use available resources in the most efficient way. It will discuss past experiences in public policies towards education, as well as contemporary ones, such as school vouchers and charter schools. Prerequisite(s): No prerequisites for graduate credit. For undergraduate credit, senior standing with at least six prior social science courses, or department approval. 3 semester hours or 5 quarter hours