PSC 281 - Issues in American Education

Course Units: 1

(Spring; Wiener) The analysis of current conflicts over education policy at all levels of government including the funding of education, increased testing for accountability, the impact of charter schools and choice, bilingual education, religion and prayer, tenure laws and the role of teacher unions. Most of the focus will be on K-12 education but we will also address higher education and the recent concerns about tuition costs, financial aid, and the mission of colleges and universities. Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing and PSC 111 or SOC 100 or ANT 110 or PSY 100.