POLI 308 - Education Policy

Institution:

College of Charleston

Subject:

Political Science

Description:

This course is designed to introduce students to the major federal policy decisions-represented in judicial decisions and federal laws and statues, 1954 to the present- that serve as principal guidelines for the organization and administration of American public schools. Particular attention will be paid to the impact of these federal policies on the governance, implementation and outcomes of public education at the state and local levels. Issues of access, accountability, delivery systems, funding and quality will be explored. The actors, institutions, processes and influences that help to inform these policy decisions will be explored. NOTE: Please refer to the appropriate academic catalog for additional course information concerning prerequisites, co-requisites and course restrictions..

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.cofc.edu

Phone Number:

(843) 953-5500

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.