Social Studies in the Elementary School

Overview

Subject area

EECE

Catalog Number

545

Course Title

Social Studies in the Elementary School

Description

Required course for MAT, Grades 1-6 students; open only to students in this program. Preservice elementary teachers examine the teaching of social studies in the primary and intermediate grades. Emphasis is on the theoretical basis underlying the teaching of social studies and its application in the elementary classroom. Topics include the social studies disciplines, methodologies, and applications in the classroom.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Graduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Course Schedule