2011 Cohort - Social Science for Teachers Grades 6-12 (MA)

Tentative course schedule

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Summer 2011

HISUS 4160/5160 U.S. History from 1929 to 1960 -- 3 unit(s)

U.S. history from the Great Crash through the Eisenhower Era, emphasizing the Great Depression and New Deal of 1930s, World War II at home and abroad in the 1940s, and postwar issues including the Cold War and economic prosperity. Prerequisite(s): junior standing.

PSYCH 3303/5303 Health Psychology -- 3 unit(s)

Overview of the contribution of social, personality, and clinical psychology to: a) an understanding of the psycho-social variables affecting physical illness and disease; b) the development of assessment and intervention strategies for comprehensive illness management and rehabilitation; and c) the promotion and maintenance of health-enhancing behavior. Prerequisite(s): PSYCH 1001; junior standing.

Fall 2011

GEOG 4150/5150 Regional Geography -- 3 unit(s)

Study of geography of selected region including evolution and dynamics of its cultural, social, economic, political, and environmental dimensions. May be repeated on different regions. Prerequisite(s): junior standing.

Spring 2012

PSYCH 6289 Seminar in Psychology -- 3 unit(s)

Topic: Psychology of Music

Summer 2012

HIST 6286 Studies in Africa -- 1 unit(s)

HIST 6286 Studies in China -- 1 unit(s)

HIST 6286 Studies in India -- 1 unit(s)

POL AMER 4177/5177 Political Psychology -- 3 unit(s)

Explores the connections between psychology and political phenomena, including leadership, decision making, intergroup relations, and persuasion. Prerequisite(s): junior standing.

Fall 2012

HISUS 6289 Seminar

-- 3 unit(s) Topic: Teaching United States History

Spring 2013

SOC 6286 Studies in Social Problems -- 3 unit(s)

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Summer 2013

HISUS 6289 Seminar

-- 3 unit(s) Topic: Teaching United States History
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XXXX 6299 Research Project

-- 3 unit(s)

Course delivery

Courses in this program are offered via interactive video conferencing methods (including the Iowa Communications Network) one night per week during fall and spring semesters. Some courses and coursework are offered online using eLearning, a Blackboard learning management system requiring Internet access and a web browser.

While most students encounter very few technical difficulties with our online courses, our team of support specialists is available to assist you as needed.

Services and support

Support services such as access to the UNI Rod Library, UNI Financial Aid and technical assistance will be readily available.