EDU 550 History and Philosophy of American Education

A course designed to provide an overview of the leading ideas and institutional developments that have shaped the character of American education. Of particular interest are the influences of Puritanism on education, the rise of the public school movement, the legacy of John Dewey and the progressive movement, and the Christian school movement. Students consider educational developments within their social, intellectual, and political contexts. $6.00 fee. Prerequisite(s): EDU 510 . Undergraduate students who are planning to enter the MAT program will be allowed to take EDU 550 during their senior year, without completing the prerequisite course EDU 510 first. A minimum grade of B must be earned in order to receive graduate credit. 3 hours