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INTRODUCTION TO DEBATES IN HIGHER EDUCATION POLICY

EDPOL 518
Course Description

Critical examination of debates in contemporary higher education policy. Explores the sociocultural tensions among key policy goals such as quality, equity, and efficiency, and the results (including unintended consequences) of those tensions. Examines the theory and research brought to bear on policy debates, and how they are used-or not used-to shape policy agendas.

Prerequisties

Junior standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.94

13.94% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

5.77% from Historical

A Rate
94.12%

72.55% from Historical

Class Size
17

-22.73% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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