Undergraduate PLOs

PLO 1 Describe and explain how peoples and societies evolved across time and space demonstrating the importance of context (social, political, economic, cultural, environmental, ideological, and technological). 

PLO 2 Illustrate the complexity of historical causality and describe past events from multiple perspectives. 

PLO 3 Analyze the credibility of historical sources and arguments, revising interpretations as new evidence warrants. 

PLO 4 Conceive and carry out historical research, constructing persuasive evidence-based arguments using primary and secondary sources according to recognized standards of the historical discipline. 

PLO 1 Learn and apply content knowledge, discipline- specific analysis skills, and pedagogical methods and theories that underlie the K-12 social science curriculum.

PLO 2 Analyze complex discipline-based issues especially as they relate to the theory and practice of teaching social science. Students will learn to synthesize information from multiple sources and perspectives and communicate this knowledge effectively in a variety of oral and written formats.

PLO 3 Use appropriate technologies especially as they relate to K-12 social science teaching.

PLO 4 Demonstrate essential understanding, knowledge and appreciation of diverse perspectives and contributions by and about diverse groups.

PLO 4 Reflect on planned, structured field experiences in classrooms; the field experiences are linked to coursework and give breadth of experience with

diverse populations.