Sociology 297E - ST- Sociology of Higher Ed

This course uses a sociological framework to understand the various aspects that impact the four year college experience: race; class; gender; sexuality; institutional structure, resources, and priorities; social networks; academic preparedness; work; participation in athletics, mental health; etc. We will pay particular attention to the ways in which certain characteristics can support or inhibit successful and timely completion of a four-year college degree. Students will gain a better informed appreciation of their own college experiences as well as a more nuanced understanding of the role of higher education in modern society.