ESS 43202 - Inequality, Schooling and Higher Education

Institution:

University of Notre Dame

Subject:

Education

Description:

This course is concerned with the association of social inequality with higher education. More specifically, it will examine the gap in enrollment, retention, and completion of college across gender, race, and social classes. Main topics include the study of educational stratification, educational transition to higher education, high school effects on college attendance, college retention, and the effects of going to college on earnings. Most parts of the course are devoted to review and discussion of a variety of theoretical perspectives and empirical studies related to the topics. Also, knowledge and skills in the area of quantitative methodology for research on higher education will be addressed.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nd.edu

Phone Number:

(574) 631-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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