EDUC 504: Foundations of Education
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General Information
Credits: 3
Description:
Examines the historical, philosophical, and sociological foundations of education as they relate to U.S. schools. Explores the relationship between society and education, teaching as a profession, as well as professionalism and ethical standards. Note: This course is not designed to be transferable or eligible to count towards a degree program. Offered by School of Education. May not be repeated for credit.
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
Current Sections
- Summer 2025, Section: 001, CRN 41626, Format: Online, Instructor: Tom Opfer
- Summer 2025, Section: 6A1, CRN 42541, Format: Online, Instructor: Tom Opfer
Upcoming Sections
- Fall 2025, Section: 6A1*, CRN 80753, Format: Online, Instructor: Rocio Quiroga Velasquez
- Fall 2025, Section: DL1*, CRN 77783, Format: Online, Instructor: Rocio Quiroga Velasquez
*These sections are available to non-degree seeking students as well. To take courses without applying to a degree program, you'll need to submit an application as a non-degree seeking student. If you're interested in applying a course to a degree in the future, set up a call with an admissions counselor. All courses available in Summer 2020 will be offered online.