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

FC SSCI CD

4 credits
Building upon AAST 221, 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: AAST 221.