CURR 317 - Social Studies and Curriculum Integration

2022-2023 Catalog Year

Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 2
Non-Lecture: 2

This course is designed to familiarize the student with current practices in the teaching of elementary school social studies. Emphasis will be given to the development of higher level teaching skills, particularly process-oriented models of instruction. Students will be introduced to the curriculum development process and will be expected to develop an integrative unit of instruction using a variety of resources. A practicum experience in an elementary school is required.

Prerequisite(s):
For Early Childhood with Childhood majors: ECED 352 and CURR 213 and CURR 316. Students must earn at least a C- in all pre-requisite courses.
For Childhood with Special Education majors: CURR 213 and CURR 316. Students must earn at least a C- in all pre-requisite courses.
Admission to the School of Education
Corequisite(s):
For Early Childhood with Childhood majors: CURR 313
For Childhood with Special Education majors: CURR 313, SPED 371, SPED 383
Offered: Every Semester