Education of Black Children and Youth

EDUCATION 4607

This course provides an overview of the education of Black children and youth in the United States. Covering both pre- and post-Brown eras, students in this course offers a deep examination of the research focused on Black education. The social, political, and historical contexts of education, as essential aspects of American and African-American culture and life, will be placed in the foreground of course inquiries. Prerequisite: Completion of any 1000, 2000, or 3000-level Education course, graduate standing, or permission of instructor. Enrollment Note: All students are enrolled onto the waitlist. Undergraduate students must enroll in Educ. 4607, and graduate students must enroll in Educ. 5607.
Course Attributes: BU Hum; BU BA; AS HUM; AS SD I; FA HUM; AR HUM; EN H

Section 01

Education of Black Children and Youth
INSTRUCTOR: Michelle Purdy
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