EDPOL 150 examines educational policies, practices, and issues within social, cultural, historical, and political economic contexts in the U.S. and globally.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The workload consists of easy short papers and a group poster final, alongside significant reading homework that must be submitted.
Examines the interplay between schools and society, including cultural influences on pedagogy and policy.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The workload centers on approximately five papers with flexible timing for completion and no exams, while lectures and readings are sometimes viewed as optional compared to graded discussions and essays.
EDPOL/HISTORY 412 examines the history of education in America from colonization to the present, covering topics like common schools, teacher training, and desegregation.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The course is reading and writing intensive, requiring multiple papers and a final paper instead of exams. While most reviewers describe the readings as intense, one student reported skipping them entirely and completing work during class.
HISTORICAL STUDIES introduces historical studies at the research university with an emphasis on interpretation and critical thinking.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Assignments include weekly readings, one-page papers, and a long research paper. Workload varies from minimal attendance to mandatory participation and strict deadlines under historical instructors like Claire Taylor.