Theories of Social and Educational Change

Analyzes social theories explaining social change, the role of education in that process, and implications for educational policy in contemporary society.

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2023: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades); Spring 2024: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=11 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.98 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=21 letter grades).

What you’ll be able to do

  • Map central theoretical traditions and contemporary innovations in the field of education

  • Apply, analyze, and evaluate the key concepts from these traditions

  • Compare and contrast social theories

  • Connect theoretical arguments and empirical education research

  • Engage diverse theoretical perspectives to analyze relationships between education and society

  • Analyze education policies and practices from diverse theoretical perspectives

  • Develop specific skills in theoretical discourse, including in writing

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EDPOL 870

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2023: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades); Spring 2024: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=11 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.98 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=21 letter grades).

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Topics

  • Explanation of social change
  • Role of education in the change process
  • Implications for educational policy in contemporary society
  • Central theoretical traditions and contemporary innovations in education

Skills

  • Apply, analyze, and evaluate key concepts from theoretical traditions
  • Connect theoretical arguments with empirical education research
  • Engage diverse theoretical perspectives to analyze education-society relationships
  • Develop skills in theoretical discourse, including writing

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