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EDPS 567 - Education and Community

Course Career Graduate
Units 3
Approved Hours 3-0-0
Fee index 6
Faculty Education
Department Education
Typically Offered either term

Description
Drawing where appropriate from the perspective of sociology, this course focuses on the relationship between education (formal and informal) and the community. In addition to examining sociological theories of community, we will consider strategies for forging better linkages between educational institutions, other social agencies and the wider community. Special focus will be on differing models of “community education” that offer both organizational and practical guidelines for integrating education and community. Topics and issues are pertinent not only to graduate students in education programs, but also to students in other human service programs. Students may not receive credit for both EDFN 561 and EDPS 567.