Secondary Education - Comprehensive Social Studies (A)
Though the course of study in Comprehensive Social Studies is primarily aimed at preparing candidates for a life of service as teachers, it also is very helpful to those seeking preparation for law or other leadership positions in the church and world. Students will acquire the ability to use important concepts which describe and explain individual and human characteristics, both now and in the past. They will learn and develop skills in observing and analyzing a wide range of social behavior, as well as gain an understanding of the ways in which social structure and rules both frustrate and enhance individual perceptions. In addition, they will develop critical skills which will help them to gather and communicate social information. They will learn the major social and behavioral science concepts and skills and therefore become more effective leaders and servants. Finally, the curriculum places a strong emphasis on participation in society as productive citizens, ones who are able to "rule and be ruled finely" as people of God in the world.
The Concordia University Ann Arbor School of Education adheres to the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification, which state that upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Understand historical concepts, terms, and perspectives
- Understand major events and developments in world history, US history,
- Identify geographical terms, concepts and resources
- Understand physical and human systems as well as understand the interactions between humans and their environments
- Understand the different levels of US government as well as state and local organizational structure and duties. The student will also be able to explain the role that the United States has in the international community
- Understand economic concepts and market economy, as well as understand and identify different levels of economic structure including personal, national, and international
- Understand core democratic values, recognize the rights and responsibilities of citizenship in a democratic society, and apply methods for analyzing public policy questions.
- Teach social studies to 6-12 grade students
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive Group Social Studies Major: Secondary Education | ||
| STATE ENDORSEMENT CODE: RX | ||
| MTTC TEST CODE: 084 | 51 credits | |
| Historical Perspective Courses 9 credits | ||
| Western Culture & Worldview (3 credits) | ||
| Amer Civilization I (3 credits) | ||
| American Civilization II (3 credits) | ||
| World History Courses | 9 credits | |
| Non-Western World:A History (3 credits) | ||
| The Ancient World (3 credits) | ||
World History Elective (3 credits) | ||
| United States History Courses | 9 credits | |
| The Civil War (3 credits) | ||
| Early America:1492-1800 (3 credits) | ||
American History Elective (3 credits) | ||
| Geography Courses | 6 credits | |
| Cultural Geography (3 credits) | ||
Physical Geography Elective (3 credits) | ||
| Political Science Courses | 6 credits | |
| American Government (3 credits) | ||
| Civil Rights & Civ Liberties (3 credits) | ||
| Economics Courses | 6 credits | |
| Macroeconomics (3 credits) | ||
| Microeconomics (3 credits) | ||
| Interdisciplinary Perspectives Courses | 6 credits | |
| Urban Society (3 credits) | ||
| Historical Methods (3 credits) | ||