Cognate in Education Policy, Politics, & Diverse Contexts
The constellation of courses in the Education Policy, Politics, & Diverse Contexts encompass a comprehensive and critical examination of public education as a political institution of a democratic society that is culturally and ethnically diverse. Courses critically examine the socio-cultural, historical, and philosophical foundations of education, in addition to local, state, and federal education policies and the progression of education reform.
15-24
Required Cognate Courses (Basic)
For the 15 credits , the following 5 courses are required:
EDFO 631 Philosophy of Education (3 credits)
EDFO 641 History of American Education (3 credits)
EDFO 651 Educational Sociology (3 credits)
EDMU 670 Social and Cultural Minorities in American Education (3 credits)
EDFO 700 Critical Educational Policy Studies and Analysis (3 credits)
These courses identify the problems and kinds of inquiries that are the purview of CEPS. They provide background scholarship, the ethical standards and critical/theoretical frameworks that constitute this interdisciplinary field and research area. Substitutions can be made with approval of cognate committee member or director of the program.
| EDFO 631 | Philosophy of Education | 3 |
| EDFO 641 | History of American Education | 3 |
| EDFO 651 | Educational Sociology | 3 |
| EDMU 670 | Social and Cultural Minorities in American Education | 3 |
| EDFO 700 | Critical Educational Policy Studies and Analysis | 3 |
Required Cognate Course (Advanced)
Students who major in the Education Policy, Politics, & Diverse Contexts cognate in the Ph.D. in Educational Studies are required to complete 24 credits. All other students complete the 15 credits that are required.
| EDFO 621 | Education and Ethics | 3 |
| EDFO 631 | Philosophy of Education | 3 |
| EDFO 632 | Seminar in the Philosophy of Education | 3 |
| EDFO 641 | History of American Education | 3 |
| EDFO 642 | Seminar in the History of Educational Thought | 3 |
| EDFO 651 | Educational Sociology | 3 |
| EDFO 652 | Seminar in Educational Sociology | 3 |
| EDMU 670 | Social and Cultural Minorities in American Education | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 15-24