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GENDER, SEXUALITY, AND EDUCATION POLICY

EDPOL/GEN&WS 160
Course Description

Explores how gender, sexuality, and gender identity are conceptualized, practiced, protected, and policed in K-12 schools and in out-of-school contexts in the United States and globally. Examines how gender, sexuality, and gender identity intersect with race, class, language, nationality, and religion to shape the experiences of school-age children and youth.

Prerequisties

None

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Not Applicable

Grade Point Average
3.78

No change from Historical

Completion Rate
95.56%

No change from Historical

A Rate
77.78%

No change from Historical

Class Size
45

No change from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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