Social Science for Teachers Grades 6-12 (MA)

The most current cohort schedule is displayed below. Additional cohort schedules include:
2011 Cohort

2013 Cohort

Tentative course schedule

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Summer 2013

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.

Via Adobe Connect, Monday-Friday, June 10-28; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
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HIST 6286 Studies in Africa -- 1 unit(s)

Via Adobe Connect, Monday-Friday, July 8-12; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
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HIST 6286 Studies in China -- 1 unit(s)

Via Adobe Connect, Monday-Friday, July 15-19; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
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HIST 6286 Studies in India -- 1 unit(s)

Via Adobe Connect, Monday-Friday, July 22-26; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
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Fall 2013

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.

Topic: Iowa
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Spring 2014

HISUS 6289 Seminar

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

Summer 2014

POL AMER XXXX Politics of Iowa -- 3 unit(s)

PSYCH XXXX Special Topics in Developmental Psychology: Adolescent -- 3 unit(s)

Fall 2014

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.

Spring 2015

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

Summer 2015

HISUS 6289 Seminar

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

XXXX 6299 Research Project

-- 3 unit(s)

Course delivery

Courses in this program are offered via interactive video conferencing methods (including Adobe Connect), scheduled Wednesday evenings 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.

During the last summer of the program, there will also be a one-week study tour, focused on a specific topic, in which students will attend relevant sites such as museums and historical sites.

Services and support

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