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TEACHING SOCIAL STUDIES

CURRIC 371
Course Description

Examines recent trends in the field of social studies. Develop social studies curricula and instructional strategies that help prepare children for active citizenship in a democratic, multicultural, technological society.

Prerequisties

Declared in Elementary Education BSE

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Fall, Spring

Grade Point Average
3.94

0.28% from Historical

Completion Rate
99.25%

-0.17% from Historical

A Rate
94.74%

1.77% from Historical

Class Size
133

131.61% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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