The importance of the various social science disciplines and how they relate to the secondary grade student’s society and world is emphasized. A major portion of the Social Studies course will include planning and implementing effective curriculum, instruction, and assessment and evaluation. The Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) objectives will be addressed throughout this course.
Students will learn the dynamics of team function while coming to understand the fundamentals of several team sports. Tennis, volleyball, basketball and softball are among the experiences students will be offered.
(May be repeated for credit.)
This course is an analysis of the Acts of the Apostles as revealed in the book of Acts. This course considers background information regarding the historical setting, cultural setting, and missionary activities of the early church. The ministry of Paul receives special attention.
(Substituted for BIB 3301)
This course examines the maturational and environmental factors influencing growth in the adolescent stage of human development. It includes such topics as physical, cognitive, moral, personality, and social development aspects. Application to diagnosis and intervention, with respect to developmentally based disorders, are discussed.
A study of American literature from the Colonial period through the Civil War/Reconstruction era is covered. The course emphasizes the literary significance of selected writers, their works, and the social context in which they wrote.
A study of American literature from the Civil War/Reconstruction period through the modern era is covered. The course emphasizes the literary significance of selected writers, their works, and the social context in which they wrote.
Beginning with the close of the frontier and continuing with the impact of American industrialization, this course studies social development from agrarian society to international leadership. Problems of 20th century involvement are analyzed and discussed.
