Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education degree programs

Social and philosophical foundations of education is an academic study of how education works as an institution, drawing on history, philosophy, sociology, and policy rather than on classroom teaching methods. Students examine questions about the purpose of schooling, how education shapes and is shaped by society, and the ideas behind reform and equity debates. This is not a teacher preparation major and does not by itself lead to a teaching license, so the ranking below covers accredited bachelor's programs for people drawn to the ideas behind education and to careers in policy, advocacy, research, and related fields.