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SOC 132: Sociology of Education

Units: 4

Focuses on how social forces (such as politics, economics, demographics and institutional context) create variation in school practices, and how variation in school practices affects individual student achievement and behavior. Students will also become familiar with presenting, interpreting, and discussing public education data.

Course Details
Repeats Allowed for Credit: 0

Normal Letter Grade only

GE Requirements
  • Approaches to Knowledge: Social Science
  • Badge: Scientific Method
  • Badge: Quantitative and Numerical Analysis
  • Badge: Diversity and Identity
  • Upper Division: Writing in the Discipline

Requisites and Restrictions
Instructor Permission Required: No


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