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EL 713 - History of Education in the U.S.

(3 units)
Factors and conditions which have been influential in the shaping of educational thought, ideals, theories and practices of current American education.

Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. describe the basic outline of the history of American education.
2. describe and analyze student culture and experience.
3. explain how the people, forces and movements have made American higher education what it is today.
4. critique the role tradition has played in contemporary education.
5. explain how education has evolved and investigate why it is difficult to make changes.
6. critique the role of the federal government in the development of American higher education.


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