Urban Education and Social Policy

3 credits · Peabody College - Professional

This course explores the interaction between contemporary social issues and education policy. The course is designed to examine the complex relationships between schools and American society by: 1) analyzing the role of socio-economic and racial factors in schooling; 2) exploring the differential impact of schooling on individuals; and 3) unpacking the influence of neighborhood characteristics and housing policy on school outcomes. The course also introduces students to the use and application of qualitative research methods in education policy. [3]