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Historical, Philosophical, and Comparative Studies in Education (H P C)

Courses

Courses primarily for graduate students, open to qualified undergraduates:

H P C 504. Studies in the Foundations of American Education.

(3-0) Cr. 3. F.SS. Prereq: Admission to graduate licensure program in teacher education or permission of instructor
An exploration of the social, historical, and philosophical context of American education today. Emphasis is given to reflection on the varying perspectives on the goals of schooling, roles of teachers, curricular and pedagogical issues, and educational policy and reform proposals. Note: This course does not meet the requirements of the M.Ed., M.S., or Ph.D. core.

H P C 581. Philosophy of Education.

(3-0) Cr. 3. SS. Prereq: Graduate classification
The bases of American educational theory and practice. Philosophical analysis of the viewpoints on education of selected individuals and groups.

H P C 588. History of American Education.

(3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: Graduate classification
Historical analysis of selected educational policies, such as equal educational opportunity, governance, discipline, and teacher education. Biographies, school records, and government reports are examined. Antecedents to current issues are stressed.

H P C 590. Special Topics.

Cr. 1-5. F.S. Prereq: 9 graduate credits in education

H P C 590A. History of Education.

Cr. 1-5. F.S. Prereq: 9 graduate credits in education

H P C 590B. Philosophy of Education.

Cr. 1-5. F.S. Prereq: 9 graduate credits in education

H P C 590C. Comparative Education.

Cr. 1-5. F.S. Prereq: 9 graduate credits in education

H P C 599. Creative Component.

Cr. 1-3. F.S.

Courses for graduate students:

H P C 615B. Philosophy of Education.

(1-3) Cr. 1-3. Repeatable.

H P C 615C. Comparative Education.

(1-3) Cr. 1-3. Repeatable.

H P C 690. Advanced Special Topics.

Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. F.S.
Advanced special topics.

H P C 699. Research.

Cr. arr. Repeatable.