EDTHP 115Education in American Society
This course introduces students to the historical, political, philosophical, and sociological forces that have shaped the course of schooling in the United States. Through a semester-long analysis of a range of educational policies, practices, reforms, and developments, students will develop a stronger knowledge of American schooling and strengthen their skills in finding, interpreting, and presenting evidence in such a way so as to inform and guide both teaching and policy making.
Prerequisites
None listed in the catalog.
General education
Social & Behavioral Sciences (GS)
Where it sits in degree plans
Suggested plans most often put it in Year 1 · Fall (4 programs).
Required in (7)
- Education and Public Policy, B.S.
- Education and Public Policy, Minor
- Elementary and Early Childhood Education, B.S.
- Middle Level Education, B.S.
- Special Education, B.S.
- Workforce Education and Development, B.S.
- World Languages (K-12) Education, B.S.
One of the options in (4)
- Elementary and Kindergarten Education, B.S. (Altoona)
- Elementary and Kindergarten Education, B.S. (Berks)
- Elementary and Kindergarten Education, B.S. (Education)
- Public History, Minor