| 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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| SS 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. |
