Sociology 317 - SEM: INEQUALITY IN HIGH ED

This course will apply a sociological lens to understanding inequality in American higher education. We will examine how the conflicting purposes of higher education have led to a highly stratified system of colleges and universities. We will also address the question of how student's social class, race, ethnicity, and gender affect their chances of successfully navigating this stratified system of higher education. Finally, we will examine selected public policies aimed at minimizing inequality in student's access to and success in college. Prerequisites: SOC 101 and permission of the instructor. Enrollment limited to 12.

Instructor Permission. Not open to first-years, sophomores