Teaching Social Studies in the High School

3 Hours

Weekly seminar with a University faculty member, plus field experience in an area high school under the supervision of a cooperating teacher. Course readings and instruction complement the field experience. Seminar topics include social studies topics, standards, curriculum design and implementation, teaching strategies, technology, and vertical and horizontal teaming in social studies. Three lecture hours a week for one semester; at least forty-five hours of fieldwork a semester are also required.