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THE HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSITY IN THE WEST

EDPOL/HISTORY 107
Course Description

Traces the development of higher education and, specifically, the institution known as the "university," in the United States and Europe since the Middle Ages. Concentrates on the intellectual, political, and social history of higher education, focusing particularly on the history of the "university" as an IDEA, an INSTITUTION, and as a community of PEOPLE, including students and faculty.

Prerequisties

None

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Fall, Spring, Summer

Grade Point Average
3.4

4.73% from Historical

Completion Rate
96.15%

3.68% from Historical

A Rate
46.15%

-3.81% from Historical

Class Size
26

-5.65% from Historical

2025 Fall Grade Distribution

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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