SOCI 384 - Sociology of Education

Institution:

Francis Marion University

Subject:

Sociology

Description:

This course examines the structure and operation of the education system, primarily in the United States. Several issues will be addressed including: theoretical perspectives on education's role in society; how schools interact with other social institutions, such as the family, economy, politics, and religion; funding sources and variety of educational institutions; factors affecting student performance; issues of access and inequality among different social and demographic groups; and public policies affecting educational outcomes.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

SOCI 201

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.fmarion.edu

Phone Number:

(843) 661-1362

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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