EDU 210Diversity and Equity in Education

Catalog

Students will examine the historical context and current issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the United States education system as they relate to ethnicity/culture, social class, religion, gender, sexual orientation, race, diverse languages, and exceptionality. This course will provide opportunities for students to explore strategies that support diversity, equity, and inclusion for individuals and groups in an educational setting. Part of the course will be field-based school experiences. Students must meet the requirements of the fieldwork sites which will often include a criminal background check including fingerprinting. Failure to meet these requirements may result in non-completion of the course. Prerequisite: EDU 102