A foundations course that is multidisciplinary in content and method, this course involves the examination of childhood and the world of children from the diverse perspectives of school, family and societal influences, combining a historical overview with an investigation of the world and lived experiences of children from diverse backgrounds today. A required field experience component is built into this course, in addition to time spent in class. This course is a prerequisite for the MAT program. This course satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement in Experiencing the Liberal Arts in the World.
2016-2017 Course Catalog / Courses / Education in America: Social Foundations of Education