Bibliograph

Lower ed, the troubling rise of for-profit colleges in the new economy, Tressie McMillan Cottom

Type

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Lower ed, the troubling rise of for-profit colleges in the new economy, Tressie McMillan Cottom

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Lower ed

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

907190296

Responsibility statement

Tressie McMillan Cottom

Sub title

the troubling rise of for-profit colleges in the new economy

Summary

"Drawing on her personal experience as a former counselor at two for-profit colleges and interviews with students, senior executives and activists, a renowned sociologist reveals how for-profit schools have become so successful and deciphers the benefits, credentials pitfalls and real costs of a for-profit education, "--NoveList

Table Of Contents

Introduction: The Education Gospel -- 1. The Real -- 2. The Beauty College and the Technical College -- 3. Jesus Is My Backup Plan -- 4. When Higher Education Makes Cents -- 5. Where Credit Is Due -- 6. Credentials, Jobs, and the New Economy -- Epilogue

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