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Family & Consumer Sciences Education Master's Programs

Master's Degree Course Information

Education in a Pluralistic Society (Multicultural Education/Human Relations)

University:
Oklahoma State University Oklahoma State University logo
Course Number:
HDFS 5883
Credit Hours:
3 credit hours - $622 per credit
Start/End Dates:
August 17, 2026 - December 11, 2026

Overview

Course Description

This course focuses on educational practices and policies for people from historically oppressed groups in the U.S. foundations of multicultural education. Students discuss contemporary educational issues within the context of multicultural and cultural diversity and critique curricular materials and resources promoting a multicultural perspective.

Contacts

Instructor

Paula Tripp
Office: 405-477-4166
Fax: 405-744-6344
paula.j.tripp@okstate.edu

Campus Coordinator

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Disability Support Services

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Textbooks

Multicultural Education in a Pluralistic Society
Gollnick, Donna M., Chinn, Philip C.
Edition: 12th
ISBN: 9780138167820
Publisher: Pearson Education

Course Access

 
Approximately three weeks prior to the beginning of the semester, students will receive preliminary course information from the Oklahoma State campus coordinator listed below. One week prior to the beginning of the semester, students will receive an email with their login name and password. OSU's online courses are facilitated by Canvas.
 
Brianna Cooper-Kordinak for Agricultural Education, Animal Science, and Grassland Management. 
Rae Ann Montgomery for Dietetics, Early Care & Education, Family & Community Services, Family & Consumer Sciences Education, Family Financial Planning, Gerontology, and Merchandising. 

Exam Proctor

This course does not require an exam proctor.

Synchronous Components

This course does not include synchronous components.

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