EOL 548 ONL - Poli & Cultural Context of Ed

Description:

The political and social environment of public education in the United States; analysis of the power structure and its influence on educational policy making at the district level; examination of the evolving roles of state and federal agencies, the courts, private organizations, and interest groups in school governance. Studies the tension between the ideal of a democratically controlled public school system and the growing power of educational experts. Course Information: Same as EPOL 539. 4 graduate hours. No professional credit.

Special Instructions:

Academic Program Restrictions:

EDM:Ed Pol Org&Ldrshp Onl-UIUC

Option 1

Number of Required Visit(s): 0

Course Level: Graduate

Credit: 4

Term(s): Fall , Spring