Education and Social Policy

3 Credits · Level: Undergraduate

How does education fit into broader social policy, both in the U.S. and internationally? In the U.S., schools are often seen as the primary engine of social progress and upward social mobility. How has education policy developed? Social policy encompasses a range of concerns from hunger and poverty reduction to housing concerns. This course examines education and schooling as a key part of social policy, exploring how education intersects with other policy arenas. In addition to interdisciplinary course readings drawn from history, sociology, and law, students will volunteer in a nearby public school that addresses many of these concerns.