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SS |
3375 |
Introduction to Social Science Inquiry (3) |
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Principles of pure and
applied research for the social sciences. Special emphasis is given to the
types of research methods employed by social scientists including survey
techniques, field research, quasi-experimental designs and analytical
procedures currently used in the social sciences. Prerequisite: general studies math. |
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3376 |
Applications of Social Science Inquiry
(3) |
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A detailed description of
what social scientists do with the information they gather. Particular
attention is given to descriptive and inferential statistics, the
relationship between research and policy, evaluation research, and research
ethics. Prerequisite: general studies
math. |
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SS |
4474 |
Internship in Secondary Social Science
Education (9) |
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The Professional Internship
Program is the culminating clinical field-based experience for students
seeking certification in a teaching field. The Professional Internship
Program provides the student with the opportunity to conduct classes and
assume the role of a teacher while receiving supervision from a classroom
teacher and a university supervisor for a period of one full semester. The
student will demonstrate skills of the informed, reflective decision maker
throughout the internship experience.
Prerequisite: Admission to TEP. Co-requisite: SED 4454. |
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SS |
4481 |
Methods and Materials for the Secondary
Teacher (3) |
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A survey of teaching
methods and materials appropriate for teaching in the content areas for
grades 6-12. Topics addressed will include teacher evaluation in the public
schools, collaboration with special education teachers, and lesson planning
formats. In addition, teaching methods, selections organization and use of
history/social science materials for grades 6-12 will be covered in detail.
A professional laboratory experience is included in this course. Prerequisite: Admission to TEP. |
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SS |
4498 |
Social Science Theory (3) |
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A survey of the major
theorists in the social sciences, emphasizing those who made critical
contributions influencing the several social science disciplines and
contemporary theorists whose works have an interdisciplinary element. |
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SS |
4499 |
Senior Seminar (3) |
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In this course, the
senior-level social science student prepares for the transition to graduate
school/career. The student explores himself/herself as a person and as a
social scientists in an effort to choose a fulfilling career path. In
addition to career exploration, students conduct a senior project in an area
of interest consistent with their academic program. |
