Undergraduate Course Descriptions
| SSED - Social Studies Education | ||
| Catalog Nbr. | Course Title/Course Topics | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SSED 331 | Teaching and Field-Based Experience in Elementary/Middle School Social Studies | 3.00 |
| Techniques and principles for the powerful teaching of social studies in elementary and/or middle schools (ages 6-12/13; grades 1-7/8). Kindergarten is also covered for those seeking Minnesota licensure. Emphasis on planning and conducting programs for knowledge and concept development, and teaching strategies for the social studies. Includes 8 hours of off-campus pre-student teaching classroom experience. | ||
Prerequisites: Prerequisite for taking this course is admission to the Teacher Education Program. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall Term Only | ||
| SSED 339 | Secondary Methods in Social Science Education | 3.00 |
| Principles and problems of teaching the social sciences at the Early Adolescence-Adolescence Level (EA-A). Emphasis on activities, lesson plans, materials, resources, and current methodology in social science education both in integrated (fusion) courses and academic discipline courses. Required for EA-A teacher certification Social Studies, History, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology. | ||
Prerequisites: Prerequisite for taking this course is admission to the Teacher Education Program. | ||
Typically Offered: Spring Term Only | ||