Courses
EDPP 4040 American Politics and Education
Introduction to the basic analytical categories of political science as they apply to the politics of education, including the influence of federal, state, and local governments in school policy-making, decentralization, school finance, and desegregation.
EDPP 4500
We consider education to be a crucial component to democracy. Yet rarely do we explore the full depths of that relationship. What does democracy mean to a quality education system and vice versa? This course fills that gap by guiding students through an extended probe into what makes institutions democratic. Meanwhile, we explore the various entry-points into a democracy for an education system. We do this with an eye towards democratic innovation and educational equity and justice. This is a course for learning and applying big ideas of democratic theory from the field of political science. We look at democracy within a global context and develop bold ideas for local education reform. Week-by-week, we do the work of reimagining and redesigning better, more equitable communities and school systems. This course is recommended for master’s degree level graduate students and 1st and 2nd year doctoral students across Teacher’s College and Columbia University. This course should be particularly useful for graduate students with an interest in politics, education, or improving the society at the systems level.
EDPP 4900 Research & Independent Study: Politics & Education
For masters students who wish to pursue an independent study or original research with a specific research focus (the topic of the study must be approved by the academic advisor for the student's program of studies.) Instructor's permission is required.
EDPP 5041 Pltcs of Cntrlztn & Decntrlztn
Analyzes the political underpinnings and consequences of centralization versus decentralization at various levels of governance with special but not exclusive attention to educational decision-making.
EDPP 5042 Urban Politics and Education
Politics in the nation's largest cities with a particular focus on educational politics and policy.
EDPP 5045 Race, Ethnicity, and U.S. Educational Policy
Examination of the impact of race and ethnicity on the formation and implementation of policies such as desegregation, affirmative action, bilingual education, and choice.
EDPP 5500 Educational Activism in New York City Since the 1930s
What have New Yorkers wanted from their schools, and how have they sought to achieve these goals? How have different communities – from Black mothers to Puerto Rican activists to queer youth to interracial coalitions of leftist teachers and many others – sought to make change in New York City schools? How did they understand the nature and operation of the city school system, and what can we learn from their perspectives? This course explores the forces that shaped inequality in the New York City public schools by focusing on the experiences, knowledges, and visions of those who criticized the system and sought to remake it to better serve their schools and their community's needs.
EDPP 6540 Seminar in Politics of Education
Selected topics in the politics of education.
EDPP 6900 Research and Independent Study in Politics and Education
For doctoral students wishing to pursue independent study or original research as they prepare for their doctoral certification examination and/or dissertation proposal. Permission required.
EDPP 8900 Dissertation Advisement in Politics and Education
Individual advisement on doctoral dissertations. Fee to equal 3 points at current tuition rate for each term. For requirements, see section in catalog on Continuous Registration for Ed.D./Ph.D. degrees.