Program Overview

Program Overview

Colorado State University Online offers various academic programs, including Bachelor's Degrees, Master's Degrees, Ph.D. & Doctoral Degrees, Grad Certificates, Courses, and Professional Education.

Academic Programs

• Bachelor's Degrees
• Master's Degrees
• Ph.D. & Doctoral Degrees
• Grad Certificates
  • Undergraduate Minors, Certificates, & Training
  • Professional Development & Training
• Courses
  • Credit Courses
  • Noncredit Courses
  • All-University Core Curriculum
  • Free Online Courses
  • Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
• Professional Education

Course Details

EDUC 275 - Schooling in the United States (GT-SS3)

• Summer 2025
• Fall 2025
• Spring 2026
• 3 credits This course explores the social, political, historical, and economic forces that shape the U.S. system of public schooling (P-12). It meets the All-University Core Curriculum (AUCC) requirements for Social/Behavioral Sciences (Category 3C) and is approved under gtPathways in the content area of Human Behavior, Culture, or Social Frameworks (GT-SS3).

Important Information

• Course requires weekly submission of assignments.

Textbooks and Materials

Please check the CSU Bookstore for textbook information. Textbook listings are available at the CSU Bookstore about 3 weeks prior to the start of the term.

Instructors

• Duan Ruff

Section Details

Section 801 (Online)

• Registration ends: Sunday, January 25, 2026
• Date: Jan 20 - May 10, 2026 (16 wks.)
• Time: Asynchronous
• Drop and withdrawal deadlines:
  • 100% tuition and fees refunded: February 4, 2026
  • 50% tuition refunded with 'W' grade: March 23, 2026
  • No tuition refunded and 'W' grade: April 17, 2026
• Instructors: Duan Ruff
• Tuition: $1,470

Quality Course Seal

The Green Quality Course seal of approval is given to an undergraduate course that passes our rigorous review process to ensure accessibility and design standards are met through an internal Quality Matters (QM) review, which evaluates course design.