Courses in Social Science


SOSC2000 Individual Study 1-3 s.h.
SOSC3000 Individual Study 1-3 s.h.
SOSC3390 Methods of Teaching Social Studies 3 s.h.
Discussions of the general and specific objectives of social studies in the secondary school system, the materials and resources available, techniques in teaching the social studies, types of curricula, and methods of evaluation.
SOSC4000 Individual Study 1-3 s.h.
SOSC3610 Social Research I (Also SOCI3610) 3 s.h.
A survey of the principles and practice of social research, including data analysis, research ethics, and the design and implementation of surveys, experiments, and field studies. Students design their own research projects. Prerequisites: MATH1380 (grade of C or better). Goal 2d, 4c1
SOSC3620 Social Research II (Also SOCI3620) 2 s.h.
Students carry out an empirical research project and write a research paper. Prerequisite: SOCI/SOSC3610 (grade of C or better). Goal 2d, 4c1