Prerequisite(s): WRIT 105 or HONP 100 or equivalent writing course from an accredited college/university. Restriction(s): Not open to freshmen. This course examines the education of children during their early and elementary school years from historical, political, social, and cultural perspectives. Students critically analyze issues influencing our current public education system to determine their impact on schools, teachers, children families, and society. They examine how our education systems reflect and respond to the changing needs, knowledge, and dispositions of our democratic society. Closed to Freshmen. 25 hours of field experience required. Satisfies SEEDS Political and Civic Life student learning outcome in alignment with Social Justice and Equity value.