Social Science

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Composite social science education graduates will:
1.         Demonstrate intellectual flexibility and informed judgment in interpreting information garnered from a variety of social science perspectives. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcome I.)
2.         Acquire a fundamental understanding of the technology and communication tools utilized in their selected social science disciplines.  They will be able to communicate this understanding in written, verbal and symbolic form. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcome II.)
3.         Develop an increased understanding of United States and world history and cultures and the diversity that they represent, as well as how cultural forces have shaped world environments and global citizenship. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcome III.)
4.         Acquire a fundamental understanding of how aesthetics and aesthetic experience shape the interpretation of their disciplines. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcome IV.)
5.         Interpret and integrate the vocabulary and methods of their respective social science disciplines. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcome V.)
6.         Learn to interpret the social and spatial dimensions of disease, the economic relationships between health and wealth, and the political, cultural, ecological and historical ramifications of the interactions of human and biological agents concerning health and wellness. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcome VI.)
7.         Demonstrate an understanding of fundamental content and concepts in four social science areas in addition to history (two from economics, geography and political science, as well as psychology and sociology). (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, III and V.)
8.         Be able to organize, implement, and assess a comprehensive instructional program in social sciences education using effective planning and teaching methods. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II III and V.)

Composite Social Science Major Courses (Secondary Education)

Students completing the Bachelor of Arts Degree with a major in Composite Social Science must select and complete the Composite Social Science Major or the Composite Social Science Criminal Justice Track.

Student Learning Outcomes

Composite social science graduates will:
1.         Demonstrate intellectual flexibility and informed judgment in interpreting information garnered from a variety of social science perspectives. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcome I.)
2.         Acquire a fundamental understanding of the technology and communication tools utilized in their selected social science disciplines. They will be able to communicate this understanding in written, verbal and symbolic form.  (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcome II.)
3.         Develop an increased understanding of world cultures and the diversity that they represent, and they will learn how cultural forces have shaped world environments and global citizenship. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcome III.)
4.         Acquire a fundamental understanding of how aesthetics and aesthetic experience shape the interpretation of their disciplines. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcome IV.)
5.         Interpret and integrate the vocabulary and methods of their respective social science disciplines. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcome V.)
6.         Learn to interpret the social and spatial dimensions of disease, the economic relationships between health and wealth, and the political, cultural, ecological and historical ramifications of the interactions of human and biological agents concerning health and wellness. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcome VI.)

Composite Social Science Major Courses

The Composite Social Science Criminal Justice Track is designed for those students who wish to pursue a course of study specific to their interests in criminal justice.  The course of study provides academic preparation for students who are interested in private or public service careers in areas such as law, law enforcement, customs, corrections, and security.

Student Learning Outcomes

Composite social science criminal justice track graduates will:
1.         Demonstrate intellectual flexibility and informed judgment in interpreting information garnered from a variety of social science perspectives.  (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcome I.)
2.         Acquire a fundamental understanding of the technology and communication tools utilized in their selected social science disciplines.  They will be able to communicate this understanding in written, verbal and symbolic form.  (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcome II.)
3.         Develop an increased understanding of world cultures and the diversity that they represent, and they will learn how cultural forces have shaped world environments and global citizenship.  (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcome III.)
4.         Acquire a fundamental understanding of how aesthetics and aesthetic experience shape the interpretation of their disciplines.  (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcome IV.)
5.         Interpret and integrate the vocabulary and methods of their respective social science disciplines. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcome V.)
6.         Learn to interpret the social and spatial dimensions of disease, the economic relationships between health and wealth, and the political, cultural, ecological and historical ramifications of the interactions of human and biological agents concerning health and wellness. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcome VI.)

Composite Social Science Major Courses

Student Learning Outcomes

The history graduate will:
1.         Have a general understanding of the diverse cultures, religious beliefs, and civilizations which have influenced the course of world history.  (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Outcome III.)
2.         Appreciate global diversity as a positive force for change and growth in contemporary civilization. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Outcome III.)
3.         Have the basic skills to analyze and explain the inter-relations among cultures that have produced the contemporary social, political, cultural, and economic environment through a focused interdisciplinary study. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Outcome I, IV, and V.)
4.         Better appreciate the complex relationship between the United States and the world community, and the importance of global cooperation in times of crisis.  (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Outcome I.)
5.         Be better prepared to interpret the significance of past events on the present, and their implications toward the future, through the development of analytical and research skills, and their expression in the written word. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Outcome V.)

History Major Courses

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Student Learning Outcomes

History education graduates will:
1.         Have a general understanding of the diverse cultures, religious beliefs, and civilizations which have influenced the course of United States and world history.  (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Outcome III.)
2.         Appreciate global diversity as a positive force for change and growth in contemporary civilization. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Outcome III.)
3.         Have the basic skills to analyze and explain the inter-relations among cultures that have produced the contemporary social, political, cultural, and economic environment. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Outcomes I, IV, and V.)
4.         Better appreciate the complex responsibilities of the United States within the contemporary world.  (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Outcome IV.)
5.         Acquire a fundamental understanding of the technology and communication tools utilized in history education. They will be able to communicate this understanding in written, verbal, and symbolic form. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcome II.)
6.         Demonstrate an understanding of fundamental content and concepts in a second social science area (economics, geography, or political science). (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, III and V.)
7.         Be able to organize, implement, and assess a comprehensive instructional program in history education using effective planning and teaching methods. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, III and V.)

History Major Courses (Secondary Education)

Student Learning Outcomes

Political Science graduates will:
1.         Demonstrate an understanding of the American government and political process.  (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcome V.)
2.         Demonstrate an understanding of Political Theory and the philosophical basis of the study of politics.  (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcome V.)
3.         Develop a working knowledge of research methodology of the Political Science field, including quantitative techniques, and integrate these techniques with their knowledge base into participation in meaningful research.  (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcome V.)
4.         Demonstrate a global understanding of politics and the diverse cultural perspectives on politics and government, including the study of International Relations and Comparative Government.  (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcome III.)
5.         Understand the impact of public policy on issues of public health and wellness, and on the promotion of artistic and aesthetic expression in America. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes IV and VI.)
6.         Develop the knowledge base to engage in critical thinking about issues of politics and government.  (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcome I.)
7.         Become acquainted with the most current informational resources in Political Science and the most familiar with new innovations in learning technology. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcome II.)

Political Science Major Courses

Political Science Pre-Law (Professional Option)