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Social Science

http://www.uni.edu/csbs/social-science-and-history-education

There is no social science department as such. The programs and the general courses in social studies are offered under the jurisdiction of the Social Science Education Committee and the general supervision of the Dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. Inquiries should be directed to the Social Science Education Coordinator, Social Science Program, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences.

The following programs are offered in social science:

Undergraduate Majors (B.A.)

The social science teaching major is a single program with three emphasis areas; Plan A for students planning to teach specific areas of social science, Plan B for students wishing to teach in all areas of social science, and Plan C for students wanting to teach US History, World History, American Government and one other social science area. Students should consult with the program advisor regarding the appropriate emphasis.

Graduate Major (M.A.)

Bachelor of Arts Degree Programs

Social Science Major-Teaching - Plan A - Specialist

The Social Science Teaching major Plan A-Specialist requires a minimum of 120 total hours to graduate. This total includes UNIFI/General Education requirements, the Professional Education Requirements, and the following specified major requirements to complete the minimum of 120 hours.

This major is intended for students who wish to teach three of the following social sciences: American Government, American History, Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Psychology, Sociology, and World History. Because of the number of courses required for this major, it cannot be completed in eight semesters of normal work. It will require a longer time or additional work during summers.

Required
Social Science:
SOCSCIED 2190Introduction to Teaching Social Studies1
SOCSCIED 4190Methods of Teaching Social Studies3
Three areas of study in the social sciences are required. 15 hours in each area except Psychology which requires 16 hours. Only one field of history (American or World) may be selected. *45-46
Total Hours49-50
*

Only one field of history (American or World) may be selected as one of the three areas of the major.

Students unable to meet minimum grade point requirements for full admission to the Teacher Education Program and student teaching must seek an alternative major.

American Government

Political Science
POL AMER 1014Power & Politics in the U.S.3
AND
POL INTL 1024International Relations3
or POL COMP 1040 Comparative Politics
Plus 9 hours in American Government.9
Eligible American Government courses
American State Politics
Law, Politics, and Society
Campaigns and Elections
Community Politics
Congress: The First Branch
Constitutional Law
Civil Rights and Liberties
Judicial Politics and Policy-making
Public Opinion and Voting Behavior
Modern Presidency
Political Parties and Interest Groups
Iowa Politics
Politics and Public Policy
United States Foreign Policy
American Political Thought

American History

History
HIST 1110United States History to the Civil War and Emancipation3
HIST 1120United States History since the Civil War and Emancipation3
Plus 9 hours in American History from the following courses: 9
Introduction to Historical Skills
Readings in History
American Colonial History
The Early Republic, 1785-1850
Civil War and Reconstruction
Foundations of Modern America: The United States, 1877-1929
U.S. History from 1929 to 1960
Recent United States History
History of Iowa
History of the American West
History of American Thought
African-American History
Religion in America
United States Women's History
American Indian History
United States Constitutional History

Anthropology

ANTH 1001Bones & Stones: The Science of Human Origins3
ANTH 1002Introduction to Cultural Anthropology3
Plus 9 hours in Anthropology9

Economics

ECON 1041Principles of Macroeconomics *3
ECON 1051Principles of Microeconomics *3
ECON 2112Intermediate Microeconomic Theory3
ECON 2122Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory3
Plus 3 hours in Economics **3
*

ECON 1041 or ECON 1031 will satisfy the Quantitative Reasoning requirement of the UNIFI/General Education program.

**

Except ECON 2090, ECON 1031, ECON 1011.

Geography

GEOG 1110Global Geography3
GEOG 1120Peoples, Cultures, and Environments3
GEOG 1210Planet Earth3
Plus 6 hours in Geography from the following courses: 6
Digital Earth
Modern Climate Change: Evidence and Predictions
Economic Geography
North American Cities
Natural Hazards and Disasters
Environmental Geography: Variable Topic
Geographic Information Systems I
Cultural Geography
Demography and Population Geography
Regional Geography: (Variable Topic)
Soils and Landscapes
Rivers
Science of Scenery

Psychology

PSYCH 1001Introduction to Psychology3
PSYCH 3002Research Methods4
9 hours required in Psychology from the following courses:9
Developmental Psychology
Social Psychology
Biopsychology
Abnormal Psychology
Cognitive Psychology

Sociology

Sociology
SOC 1000Introduction to Sociology3
OR
SOC 1060Social Problems3
SOC 2010Research Methods3
9 hours required in Sociology or Criminology from the following courses:9
Social Sciences Statistics
Sociology of Families
Social Movements
The Self in Social Context
Social Gerontology
Race, Ethnicity and Social Justice
Social Inequality
Men and Masculinities
Sociology of Culture
Sociological Theory
Immigration and Transnationalism
Quantitative Research
Sociology of Gender
Social Deviance and Control

World History

One course from Category A, one course from Category B and one from Category C:
Category A:
History of Ancient Greece
History of Ancient Rome
Greek and Roman Life and Culture
Barbarians, Saints, and Pestilence: The Middle Ages
Rebirth, Reform, and Rebellion: The Beginnings of the Modern World
Age of Absolutism and the Enlightenment
History of Ireland
Kings, Heretics, Witches, and Revolutionaries: England to 1688
History of Germany to 1648
The Ancient Near East
Category B:
Europe from the French Revolution to World War I
Europe from World War I to the Present
English History since 1688
History of Germany Since 1648
History of Imperial Russia
History of Soviet Russia
Great Power Diplomacy from the Congress of Vienna to the Present
Military History from Napoleon to the Present
Modern European Women's History
Category C:
Modern Latin American History
African Kingdoms & Societies
Modern African History
Modern Middle East History
Sanskrit and Sovereigns; Sultans and Sufis: A History of South Asia to 1526 CE
Mughals and Marauders; Merchants and Mahatmas: A History of South Asia since 1526 CE
Pre-Modern Chinese History
Modern Chinese History
Courtiers, Warriors, and Merchants: Japan to 1800
The Legacy of the Samurai: Japan since 1800
Plus 6 hours in European, Asian, Latin American and/or African history from the following courses:6
Readings in History
Senior Seminar in Advanced Historical Skills
History of Ancient Greece
History of Ancient Rome
Greek and Roman Life and Culture
Barbarians, Saints, and Pestilence: The Middle Ages
Rebirth, Reform, and Rebellion: The Beginnings of the Modern World
Age of Absolutism and the Enlightenment
History of Ireland
Kings, Heretics, Witches, and Revolutionaries: England to 1688
History of Germany to 1648
The Ancient Near East
Europe from the French Revolution to World War I
Europe from World War I to the Present
English History since 1688
History of Germany Since 1648
History of Imperial Russia
History of Soviet Russia
Great Power Diplomacy from the Congress of Vienna to the Present
Military History from Napoleon to the Present
Modern European Women's History
Modern Latin American History
African Kingdoms & Societies
Modern African History
Modern Middle East History
Sanskrit and Sovereigns; Sultans and Sufis: A History of South Asia to 1526 CE
Mughals and Marauders; Merchants and Mahatmas: A History of South Asia since 1526 CE
Pre-Modern Chinese History
Modern Chinese History
Courtiers, Warriors, and Merchants: Japan to 1800
The Legacy of the Samurai: Japan since 1800

Social Science Major-Teaching - Plan B - All Social Science

The Social Science Teaching major Plan B-All Social Science requires a minimum of 120-134 total hours to graduate. This total includes UNIFI/General Education requirements, the Professional Education Requirements, and the following specified major requirements to complete the minimum of 120-134 hours.

This major leads to endorsement #186 - 5-12 All Social Sciences. It is intended for students who wish to teach in the State of Iowa in all areas of social sciences: American Government, American History, Economics, Geography, Psychology, Sociology, and World History. Area of study will count for one endorsement area. Because of the number of courses required for this major, it cannot be completed in eight semesters of normal work. It will require a longer time or additional work during summers.

Required
Social Science:
SOCSCIED 2190Introduction to Teaching Social Studies1
SOCSCIED 4190Methods of Teaching Social Studies3
Completion of 7 areas of social sciences below *51
Total Hours55
*

Students are strongly advised to declare a minor in one of the social science areas.

Students unable to meet minimum grade point requirements for full admission to the Teacher Education Program and student teaching must seek an alternative major.

American Government

Political Science
POL AMER 1014Power & Politics in the U.S.3
Plus 6 hours in American Government:6
American State Politics
Campaigns and Elections
Community Politics
Congress: The First Branch
Constitutional Law
Judicial Politics and Policy-making
Public Opinion and Voting Behavior
Modern Presidency
Political Parties and Interest Groups
Iowa Politics
United States Foreign Policy

American History

HIST 1110United States History to the Civil War and Emancipation3
HIST 1120United States History since the Civil War and Emancipation3
Plus 3 hours in American History from the following courses: 3
Introduction to Historical Skills
Readings in History
Conflict and Justice in History: (Topic)
American Colonial History
The Early Republic, 1785-1850
Civil War and Reconstruction
Foundations of Modern America: The United States, 1877-1929
U.S. History from 1929 to 1960
U.S. Environmental History
History on Film
Recent United States History
The American Revolution and Its War
History of Iowa
History of the American West
Popular Culture in the United States
History of American Thought
African-American History
Religion in America
United States Women's History
American Indian History
United States Constitutional History
The American Radical Tradition

Economics

6 hours from6
Economics of Social Issues
Introduction to Business Economics
Principles of Macroeconomics
Principles of Microeconomics

Geography

GEOG 1110Global Geography3
or GEOG 1120 Peoples, Cultures, and Environments
GEOG 1210Planet Earth3

Psychology

PSYCH 1001Introduction to Psychology3
PSYCH 2000/3000 Level Course3

Sociology

Sociology/Criminology
SOC 1000Introduction to Sociology3
Plus 3 hours of Sociology or Criminology from the following courses: 3
Social Problems
Introduction to Human Rights
Research Methods
Social Sciences Statistics
Sociology of Families
Social Movements
The Self in Social Context
Social Gerontology
Medical Sociology
Race, Ethnicity and Social Justice
Social Inequality
Men and Masculinities
Sociology of Culture
Sociological Theory
Immigration and Transnationalism
Society and Mental Illness
Conflict Resolution
Refugees and Humanitarianism
Quantitative Research
Sociology of Gender
Feminist Theories in the Social Sciences
Childhood Inequalities
Social Deviance and Control

World History

HIST 1210Making the Modern World3
6 hours required from the following6
Problems & Perspectives in Global History: (Topic)
From Mesopotamia to the Middle Ages: The Premodern West
Conflict and Justice in History: (Topic)
History of Ancient Greece
History of Ancient Rome
Greek and Roman Life and Culture
Barbarians, Saints, and Pestilence: The Middle Ages
Rebirth, Reform, and Rebellion: The Beginnings of the Modern World
Age of Absolutism and the Enlightenment
History of Ireland
Kings, Heretics, Witches, and Revolutionaries: England to 1688
History of Germany to 1648
The Ancient Near East
Europe from the French Revolution to World War I
Europe from World War I to the Present
English History since 1688
History of Germany Since 1648
Modern Mediterranean Europe: History and Culture
Modern Central and Eastern Europe
History of Imperial Russia
History of Soviet Russia
Great Power Diplomacy from the Congress of Vienna to the Present
Military History from Napoleon to the Present
Modern European Women's History
Modern Latin American History
African Kingdoms & Societies
Modern African History
Modern Middle East History
Sanskrit and Sovereigns; Sultans and Sufis: A History of South Asia to 1526 CE
Mughals and Marauders; Merchants and Mahatmas: A History of South Asia since 1526 CE
Pre-Modern Chinese History
Modern Chinese History
Courtiers, Warriors, and Merchants: Japan to 1800
The Legacy of the Samurai: Japan since 1800

Social Science Major-Teaching Plan C - Basic

The Social Science Teaching major Plan C-Basic requires a minimum of 120 total hours to graduate. This total includes UNIFI/General Education requirements, the Professional Education Requirements, and the following specified major requirements to complete the minimum of 120 hours.

This major leads to endorsement #1861 - Social Science-Basic.

Required
Social Science:
SOCSCIED 2190Introduction to Teaching Social Studies1
SOCSCIED 4190Methods of Teaching Social Studies3
Completion of 27 semester hours to include 9 hours in American History, World History and American Government is required, plus 6 hours in a social science subject.33
Total Hours37

American History

HIST 1110United States History to the Civil War and Emancipation3
HIST 1120United States History since the Civil War and Emancipation3
Electives in American History (select 3 hours from the following):3
Introduction to Public History
American Colonial History
The Early Republic, 1785-1850
Civil War and Reconstruction
Foundations of Modern America: The United States, 1877-1929
U.S. History from 1929 to 1960
Recent United States History
The American Revolution and Its War
History of Iowa
History of the American West
Popular Culture in the United States
History of American Thought
African-American History
Religion in America
United States Women's History
American Indian History
United States Constitutional History
The American Radical Tradition

World History

HIST 1210Making the Modern World3
Electives in World History (select 6 hours from the following):6
Problems & Perspectives in Global History: (Topic)
Conflict and Justice in History: (Topic)
History of Ancient Greece
History of Ancient Rome
Greek and Roman Life and Culture
Barbarians, Saints, and Pestilence: The Middle Ages
Rebirth, Reform, and Rebellion: The Beginnings of the Modern World
Age of Absolutism and the Enlightenment
History of Ireland
Kings, Heretics, Witches, and Revolutionaries: England to 1688
The Ancient Near East
Europe from the French Revolution to World War I
Europe from World War I to the Present
English History since 1688
Modern Mediterranean Europe: History and Culture
Modern Central and Eastern Europe
History of Imperial Russia
History of Soviet Russia
Great Power Diplomacy from the Congress of Vienna to the Present
Military History from Napoleon to the Present
Modern European Women's History
Modern Latin American History
African Kingdoms & Societies
Modern African History
Modern Middle East History
Sanskrit and Sovereigns; Sultans and Sufis: A History of South Asia to 1526 CE
Mughals and Marauders; Merchants and Mahatmas: A History of South Asia since 1526 CE
Pre-Modern Chinese History
Modern Chinese History
Courtiers, Warriors, and Merchants: Japan to 1800
The Legacy of the Samurai: Japan since 1800

American Government/Political Science

POL AMER 1014Power & Politics in the U.S.3
Electives in American Government (select 6 hours from the following):6
American State Politics
Campaigns and Elections
Community Politics
Congress: The First Branch
Constitutional Law
Civil Rights and Liberties
Judicial Politics and Policy-making
Public Opinion and Voting Behavior
Modern Presidency
Political Parties and Interest Groups
Iowa Politics

Students will select ONE of the following social science subject fields for 6 hours each area. Students can add more than one.

Economics

ECON 1041Principles of Macroeconomics3
ECON 1051Principles of Microeconomics3

Geography

GEOG 1110Global Geography3
or GEOG 1120 Peoples, Cultures, and Environments
2000/3000 level GEOG course3

Psychology

PSYCH 1001Introduction to Psychology3
2000/3000 level PSYCH course3

Sociology

SOC 1000Introduction to Sociology3
or SOC 1060 Social Problems
Elective in Sociology3

Master of Arts Degree Program

Major in Social Science

The M.A. program in social science is designed for individuals who have current teacher licensure and wish to enhance their content and curriculum knowledge in social sciences.

Students interested in this program must submit a completed Application for Admission to Graduate Study and should refer to their MyUNIverse Student Center To-Do list or contact the Graduate Coordinator of Social Studies, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, for any other application requirements. Graduate information and application for graduate admission can be found at https://admissions.uni.edu/application.

The Graduate Record Examination (General Test) is not required for admission to the program.

Only graduate courses (course numbers 5000 or above) will apply to a graduate degree, even if the undergraduate course number (4999 or less) is listed. No exceptions will be made.

This major is available on the non-thesis option only and requires a minimum of 30 semester hours which includes a 3-hour teaching seminar and a 3-hour research paper and project conducted in the final semester. A minimum of 12 semester hours of 6000-level course work is required. Students will also take graduate level classes from the following content areas: American Government, American History, Economics, Geography, Psychology, Sociology, and World History. Students may not exceed 12 hours from any one content area.

Required
Social Studies Seminar from the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, selected in consultation with Graduate Coordinator:
SOC SCI 6289 Seminar3
Research from the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, selected in consultation with Graduate Coordinator:
SOC SCI 6299Research3
Electives (may not exceed 12 hours from any one content area)24
Total Hours30

Social Science-Teaching-Plan A-Specialist, B.A.

  1. Program Content Knowledge/Skills

    Goal: Student will have knowledge and skills essential for beginning secondary social studies teacher.

    Outcome: Demonstrate an understanding of social science content necessary to advance student learning in a secondary social science classroom. (Praxis II Content Exam used for Licensure)

    Outcome: Design their own instruction that actively engages secondary students in social science that aligns with the recommendations of national and state standards.

   2. Communication

    Goal: Student will communicate clearly and professionally.

    Outcome: Use correct and accurate language during lesson and unit plan design.

    Outcome: Use accurate syntax and mechanics during reflective class writings.

  3. Critical Thinking

    Goal: Students will critically evaluate and reflect their practice.

    Outcome: Draw conclusions about how various perspectives shape their practice.

Social Science-Teaching-Plan B-All Social Studies, B.A.

  1. Program Content Knowledge/Skills

    Goal: Student will have knowledge and skills essential for beginning secondary social studies teacher.

    Outcome: Demonstrate an understanding of social science content necessary to advance student learning in a secondary social science classroom.

    Outcome: Design their own instruction that actively engages secondary students in social science that aligns with the recommendations of national and state standards.

   2.Communication

    Goal: Student will communicate clearly and professionally.

    Outcome: Use correct and accurate language during lesson and unit plan design.

    Outcome: Use accurate syntax and mechanics during reflective class writings.

   3. Critical Thinking

   Goal: Students will critically evaluate and reflect their practice.

   Outcome: Draw conclusions about how various perspectives shape their practice.

Social Science-Teaching-Plan C-Basic, B.A.

  1.  Program Content Knowledge

    Outcome: Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of social science content necessary to advance student learning in a secondary social science classroom.

    Outcome: Students will be able to design, implement, and assess their own instruction that actively engages secondary students in social science that aligns with the  recommendations of national and state standards.

  2.  Communication

    Outcome: Students will be able to engage in effective teaching practices based on research including the use of technology to address the needs and advance learning of all students in a social science classroom.

  3.  Critical Thinking

    Outcome: Students will be able to engage in relevant activities and reflective practices that lead to professional growth and life-long learning.

Social Science, M.A.

1.Program Content Knowledge

    Outcome: The student will be able to retain, integrate and synthesize her or his substantive knowledge in a focus area of the social sciences.

2.Communication

    Outcome: Students will be able to express himself or herself clearly and effectively in writing.

3.Critical Thinking

    Outcome: Students will be able to analyze discipline-appropriate evidence and critically evaluate it to support claims or reach relevant conclusions.

Social Science-Teaching-Plan A - Specialist, B.A.

This is a sample plan of study with a suggested sequencing of classes for the major.  University electives may be applied to earn additional academic majors, minors, or certificates.  Students should regularly meet with their academic advisor to plan their specific semester schedule to include UNIFI/General Education program and/or university elective hours required.

Plan of Study Grid
Freshman
FallHour
Major Introductory Course (Area #1) 3
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 12
 Hours15
Spring
Major Introductory Course (Area #2 and #3) 6
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 9
 Hours15
Sophomore
Fall
Major Area #1 3
Major Area #2 3
TEACHING 2017 Level 1 Field Experience: Exploring Teaching 1
EDPSYCH 2030 Dynamics of Human Development 3
GEOG 1210 Planet Earth 3
GEOG 1211 Planet Earth Laboratory 1
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 3
 Hours17
Spring
Major Area #1 3
Major Area #3 3
SOCSCIED 2190 Introduction to Teaching Social Studies 1
LRNTECH 1031 Educational Technology and Design 3
SPED 3150 Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners in Classrooms 2
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 4
 Hours16
Junior
Fall
TEACHING 3128 Level 2 Field Experience: Lesson Planning and Instruction 1
EDPSYCH 3148 Learning and Motivation in Classroom Contexts 3
MEASRES 3150 Classroom Assessment 2
Major Area #1 3
Major Area #2 3
Major Area #3 3
 Hours15
Spring
SOCFOUND 3119 Schools and American Society 3
Major Area #1 3
Major Area #2 3
Major Area #3 3
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 3
 Hours15
Senior
Fall
SOCSCIED 4190 Methods of Teaching Social Studies 3
TEACHING 4170/5170 Human Relations: Awareness and Application 3
Major Area (Minor #2) 3
Major Area (Minor #3) 3
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 4
 Hours16
Spring
TEACHING 4180 Student Teaching 12
 Hours12
 Total Hours121

Social Science-Teaching-Plan B - All Social Studies, B.A.

This is a sample plan of study with a suggested sequencing of classes for the major.  University electives may be applied to earn additional academic majors, minors, or certificates.  Students should regularly meet with their academic advisor to plan their specific semester schedule to include UNIFI/General Education program and/or university elective hours required.

Plan of Study Grid
Freshman
FallHour
PSYCH 1001 Introduction to Psychology 3
GEOG 1110 Global Geography (or GEOG 1120) 3
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 9
 Hours15
Spring
POL AMER 1014 Power & Politics in the U.S. 3
GEOG 1210 Planet Earth 3
GEOG 1211 Planet Earth Laboratory 1
HIST 1110 United States History to the Civil War and Emancipation 3
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 6
 Hours16
Sophomore
Fall
SOC 1000 Introduction to Sociology 3
HIST 1120 United States History since the Civil War and Emancipation 3
TEACHING 2017 Level 1 Field Experience: Exploring Teaching 1
EDPSYCH 2030 Dynamics of Human Development 3
ECON 1041 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 3
 Hours16
Spring
HIST 3110 Conflict and Justice in History: (Topic) 3
SPED 3150 Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners in Classrooms 2
LRNTECH 1031 Educational Technology and Design 3
ECON 1051 Principles of Microeconomics 3
SOCSCIED 2190 Introduction to Teaching Social Studies 1
POL AMER American Government Elective 4
 Hours16
Junior
Fall
TEACHING 3128 Level 2 Field Experience: Lesson Planning and Instruction 1
EDPSYCH 3148 Learning and Motivation in Classroom Contexts 3
MEASRES 3150 Classroom Assessment 2
American (POL AMER) Government Electives 3
Psychology Elective (PSYCH 2000/3000 level) 3
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 3
 Hours15
Spring
SOCFOUND 3119 Schools and American Society 3
US History Elective 3
Sociology Elective 3
World History Elective 3
Area of Emphasis Elective 3
 Hours15
Senior
Fall
TEACHING 4170/5170 Human Relations: Awareness and Application 3
SOCSCIED 4190 Methods of Teaching Social Studies 3
World History Elective 3
Area of Emphasis Elective 6
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 1
 Hours16
Spring
TEACHING 3138 Secondary School Teaching 12
 Hours12
 Total Hours121

Social Science-Teaching-Plan C - Basic, B.A.

This is a sample plan of study with a suggested sequencing of classes for the major.  University electives may be applied to earn additional academic majors, minors, or certificates.  Students should regularly meet with their academic advisor to plan their specific semester schedule to include UNIFI/General Education program and/or university elective hours required.

Plan of Study Grid
Freshman
FallHour
HIST 1210 Making the Modern World 3
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 12
 Hours15
Spring
HIST 1110 United States History to the Civil War and Emancipation 3
POL AMER 1014 Power & Politics in the U.S. 3
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 9
 Hours15
Sophomore
Fall
HIST 1120 United States History since the Civil War and Emancipation 3
TEACHING 2017 Level 1 Field Experience: Exploring Teaching 1
EDPSYCH 2030 Dynamics of Human Development 3
Major Area #4 3
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 6
 Hours16
Spring
SPED 3150 Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners in Classrooms 2
LRNTECH 1031 Educational Technology and Design 3
SOCSCIED 2190 Introduction to Teaching Social Studies (POL AMER American Government Elective) 3
US History Elective 3
American Government Elective 3
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 3
 Hours17
Junior
Fall
TEACHING 3128 Level 2 Field Experience: Lesson Planning and Instruction 1
EDPSYCH 3148 Learning and Motivation in Classroom Contexts 3
MEASRES 3150 Classroom Assessment 2
Major Area #4 3
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 6
 Hours15
Spring
SOCFOUND 3119 Schools and American Society 3
World History Elective 3
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 9
 Hours15
Senior
Fall
TEACHING 4170/5170 Human Relations: Awareness and Application 3
SOCSCIED 4190 Methods of Teaching Social Studies 3
American Government Elective 3
World History Elective 3
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 4
 Hours16
Spring
TEACHING 3138 Secondary School Teaching 12
 Hours12
 Total Hours121

Social Science Education Courses

SOCSCIED 2190. Introduction to Teaching Social Studies — 1 hr.

Acquaints students with basic secondary social studies instructional methods. Introduces fundamentals of lesson planning, including using standards, benchmarks, and curricula as well as varied active learning and classroom management strategies. Students prepare for seeking employment by beginning to write teaching philosophies and building professional portfolios. Prerequisite(s) or corequisite(s): sophomore standing; consent of Social Science Education Coordinator. (Fall and Spring)

SOCSCIED 4190. Methods of Teaching Social Studies — 3 hrs.

Basic teaching methods class designed for future social studies teachers to understand effective instructional techniques and strategies. Emphasis will be placed on lesson plan development, effective instruction, and perspectives of teaching in changing environments. Examination and evaluation of current curricular materials, curriculum development, and appropriate assessment strategies. Ordinarily taken the semester immediately preceding student teaching. Prerequisite(s): SOCSCIED 2190; consent of instructor. (Fall and Spring)

Social Science Courses

SOC SCI 1020. Women, Men, and Society — 3 hrs.

Examination of key issues of gender. Attention to variety of topics including ethical issues and gender roles, gender-role stereotyping, male and female roles, sexuality, gender roles in non-western and minority cultures, and gender roles in United States institutions (e.g., in the nuclear family, religion, and the work place). (Fall and Spring)

SOC SCI 1041. Social Welfare: A World View — 3 hrs.

Comparative study of social welfare (social insurance, public welfare, charity and philanthropy, social services, and mutual aid) in the United States, and selected nations from five regions of the world as defined by the International Congress of Schools of Social Work (African, Asian, European, Latin American, and North American regions). (Fall and Spring)

SOC SCI 1045. American Racial and Ethnic Minorities — 3 hrs.

This course will be a survey of cultural American minorities, with attention to minority groups in Iowa. It will involve a multi-disciplinary approach with particular emphasis on geographic origins, linguistic traditions and current modes of economic subsistence. Introduction to folkways and mores of each group will be covered. (Fall and Spring)

SOC SCI 2020. Social Sciences Statistics — 3 hrs.

This course provides an introduction to a variety of statistical methods used in quantitative data analysis particularly in the social sciences. These statistical methods are used in quantitative data analysis, levels of measurement, frequency distribution, graphic representations, measures of average and dispersion, cross-tabulations and measures of association, probability and hypothesis testing, bivariate analyses, statistical inference using single and multiple samples and analysis of variance. General topics include research methodologies and statistical tests, including measures of central tendency and variability, Z-scores, Hypothesis testing, T-tests, ANOVA, Chi-square, correlation, Bivariate regression and Confidence intervals. (Fall and Spring)

SOC SCI 2300. Analyzing Ethics, Personal Decision-Making, and Social Responsibility — 3 hrs.

In this course we learn and then apply a framework for the ethical decision-making we face in our everyday lives. Ethical decision-making is influenced by various factors, including our own personal sense of responsibility to ourselves, our family, our workplace, and the community at large as a global citizen. In order to develop the intellectual skills needed for ethical decision making in our personal and social lives, one must first achieve greater awareness of self. A process of ethical reasoning will be applied to a variety of personal and social issues. Topics may include cheating, school vouchers, parenting practices, opioid epidemic, climate change, same-sex marriage, food laws (e.g., GMO, chemicals, recalls, etc.), and others. (Variable)

SOC SCI 4090. CSBS International Experience: (topic) — 1-4 hrs.

This course is designed to facilitate international experiences for UNI students. The overall goal is to engage students with global cultures and ideas through a variety of academic lenses. Topics will vary according to student interest. This course can encompass different experiences aimed at meeting student needs for international engagement. It has variable credit hours to facilitate flexibility in the duration of the international experience. It can be taken by any UNI student and may be repeated on different topics. Projects must be approved before the international experience takes place. Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor. (Variable)

SOC SCI 6297. Practicum.

(Variable)

SOC SCI 6299. Research.

Prerequisite(s): consent of department. (Variable)