SOCI 303 - Sociology of Education

An introduction to current theory and research on the role of education in contemporary US society, focusing specifically on higher education. Students will learn how to use a sociological lens to critically examine education as a social institution. This is a research-intensive course that requires students to conduct original empirical research related to inequality in higher education. (RI)

Credits: 1.00
Corequisite: None
Prerequisites: SOCI 250 or SOAN 210
Major/Minor Restrictions: None
Class Restriction: No First-year
Recommended: Prior completion of at least one research methods course.
Area of Inquiry: Social Relations,Inst.& Agents
Liberal Arts CORE: None
Formerly: SOAN 303

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