(3,0)3 CreditsPrerequisite(s):Grade of B or higher in ENGL 050 - Introduction to College Reading and Composition I or Grade of B or higher in ENGL 060 - Introduction to College Reading and Composition II or appropriate score on placement test. This course examines the historical and philosophical foundations of the American educational system. Current trends in education will be reviewed and evaluated. Issues affecting the role of the teacher, including school governance and finance, legal foundations, social influences, and educational reform will be explored.