Course Codes: PR-Prerequisite; CI-With consent of the instructor; CC-With the consent of the chairperson; CR-Corequisite; Lec.-Lecture; Lab.-Laboratory; Demo.-Demonstration; Pro.-Problem; Dis.-Discussion; 6A-Satisfies Gordon Rule; EC-Satisfies English Composition; QM-Satisfies Quantitative Methods; NS-Satisfies Natural Sciences; SS-Satisfies Social Sciences; HP-Satisfies Historical Perspectives; FA-Satisfies Fine Arts; AF-Satisfies African, Latin American, Middle Eastern, or Asian Perspectives; XMW-Major Works and Major Issues; XLW-Literature and Writing.

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SOCIAL SCIENCE EDUCATION COURSES

SSE 4333 TEACHING MIDDLE GRADES SOCIAL SCIENCE (3)

Designed to study techniques and strategies employed by social sciences teachers that are effective in motivating teenage youth to acquire information, skills, and modes of reasoning unique to the social sciences. Students are expected to plan and present instructional plan(s) demonstrating the use of various methods, techniques, and materials that achieve concrete outcomes. Theoretical foundations of social studies are also studied. Fieldwork in a middle school is required.

SSE 4334 TEACHING SECONDARY GRADES SOCIAL SCIENCE (3)

PR: SSE 4333. This course is a continuation of SSE 4333 with further development of the instructional techniques and strategies and the information, skills, and modes of reasoning unique to the social sciences with an emphasis on the secondary school environment. The teaching profession, school settings, legal, and classroom management issues are also studied. Fieldwork in a high school is required.

SSE 4380 GLOBAL AND MULTICULTURAL PERSPECTIVES IN EDUCATION -XMW (3)

PR: EDG 3604 and EDG 4620, or CI. Examination of the major issues surrounding global and multicultural perspectives in education (Available to non-Education majors.)

SSE 4640 COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN SOCIAL SCIENCES (2)

PR: SSE 4333. CR: SSE 4334. Preparation for instruction and demonstration of instructional techniques in social sciences coverd in SSE 4333 and SSE 4334 with an emphasis on students developing their communication, presentation, and organizational skills. (S/U only.)

SSE 4670 ECONOMICS USA: PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS FOR TEACHERS (3)

A television course focusing on content and teaching methodology related to micro/macro economic principles. (S/U only.)

SSE 4936 SENIOR SEMINAR IN SOCIAL SCIENCE EDUCATION (2)

PR: Senior standing; CR: SSE 4940. Synthesis of teacher candidate's courses and preparation for the professional interview and application process.

SSE 4940 INTERNSHIP: SOCIAL SCIENCE EDUCATION (1-12)

CR: SSE 4936. One full semester of internship in a public or private school. In special programs where the intern experience is distributed over two or more semesters, students will be registered for credit which accumulates from 9 to 12 Semester hours. (S/U only.)

SSE 5644 ECONOMIC DECISION-MAKING FOR TEACHERS (3)

PR: Admission to the College of Education or CC. Provides teachers (K-12) with content related to the operation of businesses in a market economy. Teachers analyze economic/business concepts from the perspective of individuals currently operating businesses in the Tampa Bay area. Focus of the instruction is on the application of content to K-12 instructional programs.

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