The student of social studies learns to identify culturally grounded assumptions that have influenced the perception and behavior of people in the past; they also learn to identify those that influence their own perceptions and behavior. They study and critique the theories, concepts, and assumptions that historians and social scientists use to create interpretations of the past.
Through their coursework, they apply theories and frameworks to organize, synthesize, and communicate their own interpretation of history and society. Finally, they design learning and assessment experiences appropriate to elementary/middle school students.
Students in social studies take courses from the areas of history, sociology, and education.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Social Studies Elem Ed-Middle School Beginning | ||
| GLS-200 | Introduction to Global Studies | 3 |
| Social Studies Elem Ed-Middle School Intermediate | ||
| HS-330 | Topics in US History | 4 |
| HS-250 | Ancient World Cultures & Civilizations | 4 |
| or HS-251 | Making of the Modern World | |
| POL-225 | American Politics | 4 |
| Social Studies Elem Ed-Middle School Advanced | ||
| HS-355 | Critical Perspectiv on the American Past | 4 |
| or HS-375 | Historical Analysis | |
| or HS-451 | Crit Prsp/Early Modern World, 1350-1750 | |
| HUM-350 | Alternate World Views | 4 |
| or HUM-351 | Chinese Civilization & Cultures | |
| or HUM-352 | South Asia Civilization | |
| or HUM-353 | Latin American Civilizations | |
| or HUM-355 | Japan: Studies in Civilizations and Culture | |
| or HUM-358 | Middle Eastern Civilization | |