@SECD 373 - Middle and Secondary School Social Studies Curriculum

3 Credit(s)

Introduction to role of social studies in curriculum of junior and senior high school. Emphasizes philosophical bases for social studies in high school program, changing roles of social studies in American high schools (including New York State) since the 1920s, and various current schools of thought as to nature of secondary social studies. Explores contributions of social studies to a liberal secondary school education within democratic society. Spring.

Corequisite(s): @SECD 393.