SOCI 483: The Sociology of Higher Education
SOCI 483-001: The Sociology of Higher Educ
(Spring 2022)
03:00 PM to 04:15 PM TR
Exploratory Hall (formerly Science and Tech II) L003
Section Information for Spring 2022
Exposes students to sociological theory and research on evolution of higher learning in United States. Explores social forces that have shaped the distinctively American approach toward higher education and have led to transformation of higher education in contemporary society. Particular attention to relation between universities and elites within surrounding society, linkage between education and industry, norms and values that are presupposed by educational institutions, and bearing of sports on values and traditions of higher education. This course fulfils Mason Core synthesis requirement.
Course Information from the University Catalog
Credits: 3
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
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