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College of Education

ED 216 – +Purpose, Structure, and Function of Education in a Democracy (3)

Explores the historical, social, philosophical, political, legal, and economic foundations of education in Oregon and the United States. Emphasizes the changing role of public education in our democracy and legal and cultural shifts towards including and valuing all voices. Examines contemporary education issues through discussions of evolving educational practices and personal K-12 experiences. This course may be subject to Enforced Prerequisites that restrict registration into the course. Check the offerings below for more information.

Course Attributes
CoreEd-Diff, Power&Oppression
Core, Difference/Power/Disc

For more information, contact OSU Ecampus at 800-667-1465 (option 1) or ecampus.ess@oregonstate.edu.

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TermCRNSecCrP/NInstructorTypeStatusCapAvailWL CapWL Avail
Sp26546504003Eisenberg, R.Online Open35200
Syllabus: Available in Canvas to students enrolled in this course.
Sp26575434013Morris, J.Online Closed35000
Syllabus: Available in Canvas to students enrolled in this course.
Find textbooks for ED 216 at the OSU Beaver Store (current term only). For questions related to course materials, contact the OSU Beaver Store.

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Legend
= Signifies the course as a Baccalaureate Core Course.
= Signifies that fees may apply to the course.
+ = Include restriction.
- = Exclude restriction.
* = Prereq may be taken prior to or simultaneously with this course.