AMST 2256

Schooling and Society

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

This course examines K-12 and higher education in the United States through a sociological lens. To accomplish this, we examine how schools and schooling relate to broader social structures and institutions, including neighborhoods, families, and the legal system. Throughout the course we will explore theoretical perspectives and empirical findings that grapple with educational institutions as both engines of social mobility and reflections of societal inequality. Throughout the course, students will learn how sociological frameworks intersect with education policy and will be encouraged to engage with their own educational biographies. Students will investigate a topic of their choice in the sociology of education for the final project.

Distribution Requirements (SBA-AG), (SSC-AS)

Exploratory Studies (CU-SBY)

Last 4 Terms Offered 2023FA, 2022SP, 2019SP, 2018SP

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