AAST 222 - Historic and Contemporary Debates in African American Education II

FC SSCI CD

4 credits
Building upon AAST 221, (Historic and Contemporary Debates in African American Education) this highly interactive, discussion-based course explores the evolution of African American education through a thorough examination of important debates of the 20th and 21st centuries that have impacted its development. We will examine topics such as the school to prison pipeline, scarcity of Black male identifying educators, racial disparities in school discipline, increased enrollment in and stigma around attending historically Black colleges and universities, and the imposter syndrome.
Prerequisites & Notes: Students must have successfully completed AAST 221 to be enrolled in this class.
Course Last Offered/Scheduled: Spring 2020