Social Studies Education

• WED SO 509: Student-Teaching Practicum: History and Social Science 5-8
  Undergraduate Corequisites: (SEDSO572 & SEDSO566)Open only to matriculated students who have completed prerequisites. - Open only to matriculated students who have completed prerequisites. Grades 5-8 student teaching under joint supervision of supervising practitioner and university supervisor. Minimum 300 hours required. fldwk w/ seminar. Prereq: SEDSO566, SEDSO572. 8cr.
• WED SO 510: Student-Teaching Practicum: History and Social Science, 8-12
  Undergraduate Corequisites: (SEDSO572 & SEDSO566)Open only to matriculated students who have completed prerequisites. - Open only to matriculated students who have completed prerequisites. Grades 8-12 student teaching under joint supervision of supervising practitioner and university supervisor. Minimum 300 hours required. fldwk w/ seminar. Prereq: SEDSO566, SEDSO572. 8cr. Fall and spring.
• WED SO 520: Project Citizen: Promoting Civic Engagement
  The course examines how a model of citizen action (Project Citizen) can be used to promote active and informed citizenship among youth and adults. Students apply that model to analyze and influence a current public policy of their choice.
• WED SO 566: Teaching Critical Historical Inquiry
  Students will investigate the history, subspecialties, pedagogy, and research in history education for middle and high school, as related to historical thinking, literacy, and problem solving. Students will develop an understanding of historical literacy, historical thinking, inquiry, and problem solving. Students will develop competencies in developing and presenting research-based history lessons.
• WED SO 567: History Laboratory
  Explores the use of field-based and classroom methods for teaching students with historical sites and museums. The course includes visits to local historical sites and museums.
• WED SO 571: Curriculum & Special Methods for History & Social Sciences, 5-12
  Examines curriculum and teaching methods in social science education, grades 5-12. Students develop and present research-based lessons and unit plans in history, civics, economics, geography, and other social sciences. Development of teaching materials and classroom techniques for social studies education. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Digital/Multimedia Expression, Ethical Reasoning, Teamwork/Collaboration.
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  • Digital/Multimedia Expression
  • Ethical Reasoning
  • Teamwork/Collaboration
• WED SO 572: Curriculum and Special Methods for History and Social Science, 5-12
  Reviews traditional and recent Examines curriculum materials in history or curriculum and teaching methods in social science education for middle, junior, and senior high school. Students develop competencies in developing and presenting research-based lessons and unit plans in history, civics, economics, geography, and the other social sciences. Analysis of curricular goals for grades 5-12. Development of new teaching materials and classroom techniques for social studies education at various age levels. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Ethical Reasoning, Digital/Multimedia Expression, Teamwork/Collaboration. This course must be taken for 4 credits.
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  • Digital/Multimedia Expression
  • Ethical Reasoning
  • Teamwork/Collaboration
• WED SO 574: Pre-practicum in Social Studies
  Pre-practicum experience that engages students in observing and assisting in middle and/or high school classrooms. 2cr.
• WED SO 578: Teaching Media Literacy
  TCH MEDIA LTCY
• WED SO 930: Doctoral Seminar: The Nature of Social Studies Education
  Study of the historical, philosophical, theoretical, and curricular foundations of social studies education. Open to doctoral students, CAGS students, and (with permission) upper-level master's students intending to pursue doctoral study in social studies education. 4 cr.
• WED SO 933: Doctoral Seminar in History Education
  Study of the historical, philosophical, theoretical, and curricular foundations of history education. Open to doctoral students; other with permission. 4 cr.
• WED SO 935: Advanced Doctoral Seminar in Civic Education and Engagement
  Study of the historical, philosophical, theoretical, and curricular foundations of civic education/education for democracy. Open to doctoral students; other with permission. 4 cr.