Program Learning Outcomes, Adolescence Social Studies (NCSS)
1. Content Knowledge
Candidates demonstrate knowledge of Social Studies disciplines. Candidates are knowledgeable of disciplinary concepts, facts and tools; structures of inquiry; and forms of representation.
2. Application of Content Through Planning
Candidates plan learning sequences that leverage social studies knowledge and literacies, technology and theory and research to support the civic competence of learners.
3. Design and Implementation of Instruction and Assessment
Candidates design and implement instruction and authentic assessments, informed by data literacy and learner self-assessment, that promote civic competence.
4. Social Studies Learners and Learning
Candidates use knowledge of learners to plan and implement relevant and responsive pedagogy, create collaborative and interdisciplinary learning environments and prepare learners to be informed advocates for an inclusive and equitable society.
5. Professional Responsibility and Informed Action
Candidates reflect and expand upon their social studies knowledge, inquiry skills and civic dispositions to advance social justice and promote human rights through informed action in schools and/or communities.
Department Writing Requirement
The entire History curriculum emphasizes a variety of writing skills and forms. To demonstrate writing proficiency, all history majors will complete a significant writing assignment in their 400 level courses. The student will produce a finished written work of substantial length, which reflects the application of diverse writing skills (including planning, pre-writing, revision, etc.).
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