SOC 362 - Sociology of Higher Education

This course is designed to introduce students to the sociological study of higher education in the United States. The course will examine the purpose of college and how inequalities in student pathways through higher education are shaped by individual context and institutional structure. This course will consider a number of critical problems and questions regarding higher education, including those related to preparation and access, forms of capital, campus experience, achievement, and outcomes.

Prerequisites & Notes: Any course from: SOC 221, SOC 234, SOC 251, SOC 255, SOC 260, SOC 268, SOC 269, SOC 271 or instructor permission.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter