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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
EDUCATION
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2103 Social Foundations for the Education of Diverse Populations
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: IDS 2013.
Students will explore the relationship between school and a diverse U.S. society. They will explore the need for an educational philosophy suited for educating a diverse population; the role of ethnicity, gender, and class in the historical construction of schooling as it is today; the interactive effects of culture and economics upon and within schools; and the politics of education. Students will explore the interconnections of the above issues. To receive credit for the course, students must successfully complete a field experience requirement.(Formerly EDU 3103. Credit cannot be earned for both EDU 2103 and EDU 3103.)

4911-3 Independent Study
1 to 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Permission in writing (form available) from the instructor, the student’s advisor, the Department Chair, and Dean of the College in which the course is offered.
Independent reading, research, discussion, and/or writing under the direction of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit, but not more than 6 semester credit hours of independent study, regardless of discipline, will apply to a bachelor’s degree.

4953 Special Studies in Education
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Organized course offering the opportunity for specialized study not normally or not often available as part of the regular course offerings. Special Studies may be repeated for credit when topics vary, but not more than 6 semester credit hours, regardless of the discipline, will apply to a bachelor’s degree.

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