EDUC 1031 Family, School, and Society

This is one of two foundational coursesAPSY1030-APSY1031that introduce students to the multiple dimensions of child development, and the place of education in promoting healthy development for all children. This course considers the social and cultural contexts that shape developmental and educational processes. Focuses on understanding the nature of contemporary social problems including racism, sexism, ethnic prejudice, poverty, and violence, as they affect children, families, and schooling. Emphasizes the special role of education in linking community resources for an integrated approach to serving children and families.

Course overview

Department
Teacher Education and Curriculum and Instruction
School
Lynch
Credits
3
Level
Undergraduate
Offered
Every Spring

Catalog details

Corequisites
APSY1033
Satisfies core
Cultural Diversity,Social Science

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Requirements fulfilled

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Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-10-09. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Sections

  • Section 01
    Spring 2027 · Julie Macevoy · Campion Hall 10 MW 10:30AM-11:45AM · Offered
  • Section 02
    Spring 2027 · Lawrence Stevenson · Campion Hall 235 TuTh 10:30AM-11:45AM · Offered
  • Section 03
    Spring 2027 · Alice Mc Intyre · Campion Hall 303 TuTh 01:30PM-02:45PM · Offered
  • Section 05
    Spring 2027 · Selva Lewin-Bizan · Higgins Hall 225 Th 04:30PM-06:50PM · Offered
  • Section 06
    Spring 2027 · Jacqueline Lerner · Campion Hall 235 TuTh 12:00 Noon-01:15PM · Offered
  • Section 07
    Spring 2027 · Brianna C Diaz · Campion Hall 328 MW 03:00PM-04:15PM · Offered
  • Section 08
    Spring 2027 · Rebecca L Schmidtberger · Campion Hall 303 MW 01:30PM-02:45PM · Offered
  • Section 03
    Fall 2026 · Selva Lewin-Bizan · Campion Hall 10 MW 01:30PM-02:45PM · Offered
  • Section 04
    Fall 2026 · Amy Desantis · Gasson Hall 204 TuTh 04:30PM-05:45PM · Offered
  • Section 05
    Fall 2026 · Yilin Wang · Campion Hall 302 TuTh 09:00AM-10:15AM · Offered