FND510 Social Justice Perspectives on the History and Philosophy of American Education

This course critically examines the social, cultural, political, and economic forces, and the philosophies of education that have influenced policy, laws, school structure, and practices throughout the history of American education. Issues addressed include ability and disability, race, ethnicity, gender, socio-economic class, lifestyles, immigration and others. Students lay the foundation for the development of a personal philosophy of education and reflectively examine issues of education from social justice perspectives. This course includes a site-based project requiring at least 15 hours of work outside of class. (For M.A.T. students) Prerequisite(s): None. 3 semester hours