ESOC 2450-2450L. Initial Field Experience in Social Science Education. 3 hours. 2 hours lecture and 4 hours lab per week.
Oasis Title: IN FLD EXP SOC SCI.
In-school observation of middle and secondary grades in social studies.
Non-traditional format: In-school observation of middle and secondary grades social studies supervised by faculty.
Offered fall and spring semesters every year.
ESOC 3420. Early Childhood Social Studies. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: EARLY CHILD SOC ST.
Prerequisite: Permission of department.
Social studies curriculum and instruction for young children; content selection, lesson and unit planning, teaching methods, materials, and evaluation strategies.
Offered fall and spring semesters every year.
ESOC 4000/6000. Special Problems in Social Science Education. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit.
Oasis Title: SPEC PROBS SOC SCI.
Undergraduate prerequisite: Permission of department.
Intensive study of a problem in social science education through library research or collection and analysis of primary data.
Non-traditional format: Individual study supervised by a faculty member.
Offered fall, spring, and summer semesters every year.
ESOC(HIST) 4150/6150. Teaching United States History. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: TEACHING U.S. HIS.
Classic historiography and current debates among historians over major themes and events in United States history. Examination of ways in which this historical scholarship can be incorporated into social studies teaching. Evaluation of materials and methods used to teach United States history in secondary and middle schools.
Offered every year.
ESOC 4350/6350. Social Science Curriculum in Secondary Schools. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: SOC SCI CUR SEC SCH.
Undergraduate prerequisite: ESOC 2450-2450L or permission of department.
Current status of and trends in the social science curriculum in secondary schools, with illustrations of selected curriculum models for both cognitive and affective learning.
Offered fall and spring semesters every year.
ESOC 4360/6360. Methods of Teaching Social Science in Secondary Schools. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: TCHG SEC SCH SOC SC.
Undergraduate prerequisite: Permission of department.
Instructional objectives and the examination and application of instructional procedures, utilization of media, and methods of evaluation.
Offered fall and spring semesters every year.
ESOC 4400/6400. Teaching Social Studies in the Middle Grades. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: TEACH SOC ST MIDDLE.
Undergraduate prerequisite: Permission of department.
Instructional procedures and materials focusing upon the cognitive and affective processes relevant to middle grades social studies education.
Offered every year.
ESOC 4450L. Senior Field Experience in Social Science Education. 3 hours. 2 hours lecture and 4 hours lab per week.
Oasis Title: SR FLD EXP SOC SCI.
Prerequisite: Permission of department.
Observation and practical experience in middle and secondary grades social studies.
Non-traditional format: Students will meet with faculty members on a regular basis.
Offered fall and spring semesters every year.
ESOC 5010/7010. Teaching of Geography. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: TCHG OF GEOGRAPHY.
Undergraduate prerequisite: Permission of department.
Geographic principles and the history of geography in the school curriculum; the literature of the field, including textbooks; the application of special techniques; and geographic evaluation.
Offered every year.
ESOC 5200/7200. Economic Education in the Social Science Curriculum. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: EC ED IN THE SS CUR.
Instructional strategies and materials for teaching basic economic concepts in an integrated kindergarten through grade 12 social science curriculum, with emphasis on utilizing a decision-making model for analyzing contemporary economic problems.
Offered every year.
ESOC 5460/7460. Student Teaching in Social Science Education. 1-15 hours. Repeatable for maximum 20 hours credit.
Oasis Title: STUDENT TCHG SOC SC.
Undergraduate prerequisite: Permission of department.
Teaching social studies in the middle or secondary grades under supervision of school and university professional personnel.
Non-traditional format: In-school teaching experience in middle and secondary grades social studies supervised by faculty.
Offered fall and spring semesters every year.
ESOC 5520/7520. Teaching Politics, Government, and Citizenship. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: TCHG POL GOV CIT.
Undergraduate prerequisite: Permission of department.
Rationale for and resources in political science and civic/citizenship education, the role of teachers and schools in political socialization, and teaching procedures for instruction on state and local citizenship in middle grades and high schools.
Offered every year.
ESOC 5560/7560. Student Teaching Seminar. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: STUDENT TCHG SEM.
Undergraduate prerequisite: ESOC 4350/6350 and ESOC 4360/6360 and ESOC 4450L.
Undergraduate corequisite: ESOC 5460/7460.
Offered concurrently with Student Teaching in Social Science Education, the course examines issues related to aims, persistent problems, theoretical arguments, and research findings in field experiences. The course features a technological component supporting the completion of teaching portfolios, the capstone assignment in the certification program.
Offered fall and spring semesters every year.
ESOC 5850/7850. Education, Citizenship, and Culture in the United States and United Kingdom. 3-6 hours.
Oasis Title: ED IN USA & UK.
An examination of the P-12 education systems of the United States and United Kingdom in comparative perspective. Particular attention to the issue of education will be examined. In addition, the impact of national politics, culture, and society on public schooling will be explored.
Non-traditional format: The course will include multiple visits to schools in the United Kingdom and presentations by teachers and faculty at both P-12 and university levels may be included. To obtain six hours credit, the students will be required to complete a detailed and comprehensive study (approximately 7,500 words) of an aspect of British education. The specific focus of this study will be negotiated with the course instructor. Possible topics include: multicultural education; special needs and inclusion; assessment and testing, teacher education; a subject study (e.g., science, mathematics, history). The study should analyze national education mandates, school policies, classroom practice, and related literature. A section of the study should be devoted to a critical comparison of educational practices in the United Kingdom with that of the United States.
Offered every year.
ESOC 6380. Computer Technology Applications in Social Science Education. 3 hours. 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab per week.
Oasis Title: COMP TECH APP ESOC.
Applications of computer technology for teaching social studies in middle and secondary grades, including instructional design, adaptation, and authoring; accessing resources through computer technology.
Offered every year.
ESOC 6990. Research Seminar in Social Science Education. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: RSCH SEM IN SOC SCI.
Fundamentals of research in social science education.
Offered every year.
ESOC 7000. Master's Research. 1-9 hours. Repeatable for maximum 12 hours credit.
Oasis Title: MASTER'S RESEARCH.
Prerequisite: Permission of department.
Research while enrolled for a master's degree under the direction of faculty members.
Non-traditional format: Independent research under the direction of a faculty member.
Offered fall, spring, and summer semesters every year.
ESOC 7005. Graduate Student Seminar. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 45 hours credit.
Oasis Title: GRAD STUDENT SEM.
Advanced supervised experience in an applied setting. This course may not be used to satisfy a student's approved program of study.
Non-traditional format: Seminar.
Offered fall, spring, and summer semesters every year.
ESOC 7050. Problems of Teaching Secondary Social Studies. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: PROB TCH SEC SOC ST.
Selection, utilization, and evaluation of teaching procedures in history and the social sciences to various ability levels of students.
Offered every year.
ESOC 7080. Curriculum Planning in Social Sciences. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: SOCIAL STUDIES CURR.
Selection, utilization, and evaluation of curricular content and materials in history and the social sciences appropriate to various ability levels of pupils.
Offered every year.
ESOC 7250. Simulations and Role Playing in the Social Studies. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: SIM & ROLE PLAY.
Instructional use of simulations and role playing within K-12 social studies. Attention given to planning and implementation of traditional and computer-based simulations. Skills will be developed in the technique of role playing. Issues related to design, theory, and research will be explored.
Offered every even-numbered year.
ESOC 7300. Master's Thesis. 1-9 hours. Repeatable for maximum 18 hours credit.
Oasis Title: MASTER'S THESIS.
Prerequisite: Permission of department.
Thesis writing under the direction of the major professor.
Non-traditional format: Independent research and thesis preparation.
Offered fall, spring, and summer semesters every year.
ESOC 7420. Social Studies for the Young Child. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: SOC ST FOR YOUNG CH.
This course engages practicing and preservice teachers in an exploration of the goals, content, and methodologies of elementary social studies.
Offered every year.
ESOC 7650. Applied Project in Social Science Education. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: APP PROJ SOC SCI ED.
Prerequisite: Permission of department.
A topic or problem in social science education significantly related to the student's professional responsibilities.
Non-traditional format: Individual student research supervised by a faculty member.
Offered fall, spring, and summer semesters every year.
ESOC 8010. History of Social Studies Education. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: HIST SOC STUDIES ED.
Prerequisite: Permission of department.
Major themes, ideas, and personalities in the historical development of curriculum and instruction in social studies in the United States since 1880, including comparisons to selected other nations.
Offered every year.
ESOC 8250. Values Education for Citizenship. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: VALUES EDUC CITSHP.
Prerequisite: Permission of department.
Theory, research, and classroom practice in values education, focusing specifically on the development of values needed for citizenship in a democracy. Various contemporary and historic approaches to values education, curriculum materials, and state and district policies.
Offered every year.
ESOC 8990. Research Seminar in Social Science Education. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 9 hours credit.
Oasis Title: RSCH SEM SOC SCI.
Prerequisite: Permission of department.
Research design problems in social science education.
Offered every year.
ESOC 9000. Doctoral Research. 1-9 hours. Repeatable for maximum 9 hours credit.
Oasis Title: DOCTORAL RESEARCH.
Prerequisite: Permission of department.
Research while enrolled for a doctoral degree under the direction of faculty members.
Non-traditional format: Independent research under the direction of a faculty member.
Offered fall, spring, and summer semesters every year.
ESOC 9005. Doctoral Graduate Student Seminar. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 45 hours credit.
Oasis Title: DOC GRAD STU SEM.
Advanced supervised experience in an applied setting. This course may not be used to satisfy a student's approved program of study.
Non-traditional format: Seminar.
Offered fall, spring, and summer semesters every year.
(ESOC)(EDEC)EDEL(EDMS) 9010. Diversity and Democracy in Teacher Education. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: DIV DEMOC TEACH ED.
Focus on instructional methods and research for the preparation of future teacher educators.
Offered spring semester every even-numbered year.
ESOC 9300. Doctoral Dissertation. 1-9 hours. Repeatable for maximum 30 hours credit.
Oasis Title: DOCT DISSERTATION.
Prerequisite: Permission of department.
Dissertation writing under the direction of the major professor.
Non-traditional format: Independent research and preparation of the doctoral dissertation.
Offered fall, spring, and summer semesters every year.
ESOC 9600. Research in Social Science Education. 1-9 hours. Repeatable for maximum 9 hours credit.
Oasis Title: RSCH SOC SCI EDU.
Prerequisite: Permission of department.
Directed independent research in social science education.
Non-traditional format: Individual research supervised by a faculty member.
Offered fall, spring, and summer semesters every year.
ESOC 9630. Critique of Educational Literature in Social Science Education. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: CRITIQUE LIT SSE.
Prerequisite: Permission of department.
Review and analysis of research and other literature in social science education.
Offered every year.
ESOC 9700. Internship in Social Science Education. 1-9 hours. Repeatable for maximum 9 hours credit.
Oasis Title: INTERN IN SOC SC ED.
Prerequisite: Permission of department.
Supervised internship in instruction, curriculum development, supervision, or evaluation in social science education.
Non-traditional format: Individual professional work supervised by a faculty member.
Offered fall and summer semesters every year.