HIST 485 - The Past and Future of Higher Education

Semester Offered: First Semester
Full Course
Credits: 4 credits
Attribute: 4SS

This course will examine the past promises of U.S. higher education and investigate the forces shaping its future. We will explore the ideals of a liberally educated public, the role of public education in a privatized world, the challenges of new pedagogies and technologies to traditional modes of educational delivery, the student debt crisis, and how to construct an integrated educational model. This discussion-based course will be open to students, faculty, and alumni.
Enrollment Limit: 15
Instructor: S. Volk
Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes