EDS 1001 - Educational (In)Equality in the 21st Century

Credits: 3

Description: The purpose of this course is to introduce historical, sociological, and cultural principles that account for school experiences of diverse groups in public education. Students learn how issues of multicultural education interact with communities and schools. Students examine issues of race, class, gender, sexuality, ability, language, and the intersections between these categories in educational settings. This course includes a service learning component in which students apply the material from class in an educational setting and critically reflect on their service experience.

Note: Some sections of this course may be taught as Service Learning.

General Studies: Social and Behavioral Sciences

Guaranteed Transfer: GT-SS3

University Requirement(s): Ethnic Studies & Social Justice