University of Arkansas

Catalog Year: 2021-2022

This tool provides individual preparation programs with a customized analysis of the courses required by the undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program and by the institution’s undergraduate general education courses to determine how well these requirements cover essential content in social studies. This tool also uses information about existing coursework on their campuses to provide guidance on a recommended course sequence.

This is a summary of the coverage of social studies¹ content for undergraduate elementary candidates at your institution.

To determine if an elementary teacher preparation program provides adequate coverage² in the primary subject area of social studies through its own requirements or the institution’s requirements, we ask three sequential questions exploring:

Evidence of any social studies coverage;
Evidence of coverage of the six social studies themes; and
Evidence coursework encompasses the thirteen topics of social studies knowledge required of elementary teachers.

University of Arkansas' Coverage

Coverage of Subject

Does the institution or teacher preparation program require elementary candidates complete any courses in social studies?

YES

The institution/program recommends or requires candidates to complete at least one course classified under the broad domain known as social studies.

The institution/program does not require or recommend candidates to complete at least one course classified under the broad domain known as social studies.

Theme Coverage

Within social studies, there are six themes. Does the institution or teacher preparation program require or recommend courses to ensure each of the themes classified under social studies are covered?

YES

The coursework required of elementary candidates at this institution covers all six themes in social studies: 1. Civics, 2. Economics, 3. History, 4. Geography, 5. Culture & Identity, and 6. Pedagogy.

The coursework required of elementary candidates at this institution does not cover all six themes in social studies: 1. Civics, 2. Economics, 3. History, 4. Geography, 5. Culture & Identity, and 6. Pedagogy.

Topic Coverage

Within the six themes of social studies are thirteen topics common to teaching elementary students. Does this institution or preparation program require or recommend courses to ensure each of the thirteen topics classified under social studies are covered?

YES

Elementary education candidates at this institution must complete at least one course covering each of the thirteen topics.

Elementary education candidates at this institution are not required to take courses covering each of the thirteen topics.

What are the thirteen topics of Social Studies content?

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While higher education institutions do not use the term “social studies,” the terminology is used in this analysis to represent any alignment between content covered in higher education with what is found in elementary content standards and assessments.
For these purposes, credit for “coverage” is awarded to the program whether the course is mandated through general education requirements for the institution at large or the specific requirements of the educator preparation program.

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See a detailed course analysis for your institution.

This tool illuminates:

What course options are available to satisfy general education or teacher preparation Requirement Categories;
What courses are required or recommended, either through general education requirements or the teacher preparation program; and
Whether courses cover the themes and topics of social studies content knowledge.

The aim of this tool is to provide an understanding of which courses are most likely to yield the most coverage possible of the content critical for elementary teachers. Because candidates can often choose from a list of courses to meet a Requirement Category, this table provides insight into which of those courses will be most relevant to elementary teaching.

How are Requirements Categories Determined?

Analysts identify both the general education and program graduation requirements found in public-facing materials.

By reviewing each Requirement Category and available course options, analysts identify courses addressing science and social studies content relevant to elementary teachers. The course analysis table indicates what themes and topics each course covers.

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University of Arkansas's Content Coverage Analysis

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How we define these courses

Themes:	Civics	Economics		History						Geography		Culture & Identity	Pedagogy
Themes:	Civics	Economics		US History				World History		Geography		Culture & Identity	Pedagogy
Topics (hover to see name):	A Political institutions, Participation, Rules, and Laws	B Economic Principles and Exchange	C The Economy	D European Exploration and Colonization (up to 1700)	E The American Revolution and Founding (1700s)	F Growth and Expansion of the American Republic (up to 1900)	G Twentieth Century and Beyond	H Pre-Columbian and/or Ancient Civilizations	I Twentieth Century and Beyond	J Geographic Representations	K Human-Environment Interactions	L Diverse Perspectives	M Cross-cutting Concepts
BIOL 1603/BIOL 1601L Principles of Zoology
BIOL 1613/BIOL 1611L Plant Biology
BIOL 2213/BIOL 2211L Human Physiology
BIOL 2443/BIOL 2441L Human Anatomy
CHEM 1053/CHEM 1051L Chemistry in the Modern World
CHEM 1073/CHEM 1071L Fundamentals of Chemistry
CHEM 1103/CHEM 1101L University Chemistry I
CHEM 1123/CHEM 1121L University Chemistry II
CHEM 1203/CHEM 1201L Chemistry for Majors I
CHEM 1223/CHEM 1221L Chemistry for Majors II
ENSC 1003/ENSC 1001L Environmental Science
GEOS 1113/GEOS 1111L Physical Geology
ASTR 2003/ASTR 2001L Survey of the Universe
BIOL 1524 Biological Principles
BIOL 1584 Biology for Majors
BIOL 1603/BIOL 1601L Principles of Zoology
BIOL 1613/BIOL 1611L Plant Biology
BIOL 2213/BIOL 2211L Human Physiology
BIOL 2443/BIOL 2441L Human Anatomy
CHEM 1053/CHEM 1051L Chemistry in the Modern World
CHEM 1073/CHEM 1071L Fundamentals of Chemistry
CHEM 1103/CHEM 1101L University Chemistry I
CHEM 1123/CHEM 1121L University Chemistry II
CHEM 1203/CHEM 1201L Chemistry for Majors I
CHEM 1223/CHEM 1221L Chemistry for Majors II
ENSC 1003/ENSC 1001L Environmental Science
GEOS 1113/GEOS 1111L Physical Geology
GEOS 1133/GEOS 1131L Earth Science
PHYS 1023/PHYS 1021L Physics and Human Affairs
PHYS 1034, PHYS 1044 Physics for Elementary Education Majors
PHYS 1044 Physics for Architects I
PHYS 1054 Physics for Architects II
PHYS 2013/PHYS 2011L College Physics I
PHYS 2033/PHYS 2031L College Physics II
PHYS 2054 University Physics I
PHYS 2074 University Physics II
BIOL 1543/BIOL 1541L Principles of Biology
ASTR 2003/ASTR 2001L Survey of the Universe
BIOL 1524 Biological Principles
BIOL 1543/BIOL 1541L Principles of Biology
BIOL 1584 Biology for Majors
GEOS 1133/GEOS 1131L Earth Science
PHYS 1023/PHYS 1021L Physics and Human Affairs
PHYS 1034, PHYS 1044 Physics for Elementary Education Majors
PHYS 1044 Physics for Architects I
PHYS 1054 Physics for Architects II
PHYS 2013/PHYS 2011L College Physics I
PHYS 2033/PHYS 2031L College Physics II
PHYS 2054 University Physics I
PHYS 2074 University Physics II
ASTR 2003/ASTR 2001L Survey of the Universe
PHYS 1034, PHYS 1044 Physics for Elementary Education Majors
STEM 4104 Astronomy for Educators
CIED 3143 Teaching Science in the Elementary Grades
STEM 4033 Introduction to STEM Education
AAST 2023 The African American Experience
GNST 2003 Introduction to Gender Studies
HIST 1113 Institutions and Ideas of World Civilizations I
HIST 1123 Institutions and Ideas of World Civilizations II
HIST 2003 History of the American People to 1877
HIST 2013 History of the American People, 1877 to Present
HUMN 1124H Honors Equilibrium of Cultures 500-1600
HUMN 2213 Introduction to World Religions
LALS 2013 Latin American Studies
PLSC 2003 American National Government
HIST 2013 History of the American People, 1877 to Present
HIST 1113 Institutions and Ideas of World Civilizations I
HIST 1123 Institutions and Ideas of World Civilizations II
HIST 2003 History of the American People to 1877
HIST 2013 History of the American People, 1877 to Present
PLSC 2003 American National Government
AGEC 1103 Principles of Agricultural Microeconomics
AGEC 2103 Principles of Agricultural Macroeconomics
ANTH 1023 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
ECON 2013 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECON 2023 Principles of Microeconomics
ECON 2143 Basic Economics: Theory and Practice
GEOS 1123 Human Geography
GEOS 2003 World Regional Geography
HIST 2093 Animals in World History
INST 2813 Introduction to International Relations and Global Studies
PLSC 2013 Introduction to Comparative Politics
PLSC 2203 State and Local Government
PLSC 2813 Introduction to International Relations and Global Studies
SOCI 2013 General Sociology
SOCI 2033 Social Problems
HIST 1113 Institutions and Ideas of World Civilizations I
HIST 1123 Institutions and Ideas of World Civilizations II
HIST 2003 History of the American People to 1877
HIST 2013 History of the American People, 1877 to Present
PLSC 2003 American National Government
AGEC 1103 Principles of Agricultural Microeconomics
AGEC 2103 Principles of Agricultural Macroeconomics
ANTH 1023 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
ECON 2013 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECON 2023 Principles of Microeconomics
ECON 2143 Basic Economics: Theory and Practice
GEOS 1123 Human Geography
GEOS 2003 World Regional Geography
HIST 2093 Animals in World History
INST 2813 Introduction to International Relations and Global Studies
PLSC 2013 Introduction to Comparative Politics
PLSC 2203 State and Local Government
PLSC 2813 Introduction to International Relations and Global Studies
SOCI 2013 General Sociology
SOCI 2033 Social Problems
HIST 1113 Institutions and Ideas of World Civilizations I
HIST 1123 Institutions and Ideas of World Civilizations II
HIST 2003 History of the American People to 1877
HIST 2013 History of the American People, 1877 to Present
PLSC 2003 American National Government
AGEC 1103 Principles of Agricultural Microeconomics
AGEC 2103 Principles of Agricultural Macroeconomics
ANTH 1023 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
ECON 2013 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECON 2023 Principles of Microeconomics
ECON 2143 Basic Economics: Theory and Practice
GEOS 1123 Human Geography
GEOS 2003 World Regional Geography
HIST 2093 Animals in World History
INST 2813 Introduction to International Relations and Global Studies
PLSC 2013 Introduction to Comparative Politics
PLSC 2203 State and Local Government
PLSC 2813 Introduction to International Relations and Global Studies
SOCI 2013 General Sociology
SOCI 2033 Social Problems
ECON 2143 Basic Economics: Theory and Practice
ECON 3053 Economics for Elementary Teachers
HIST 3383 Arkansas and the Southwest
CIED 3133 Integrated Social Studies for the K-6 Classroom

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See the recommended courses for elementary candidates at your institution.

Here NCTQ outlines (1) the set of courses providing candidates with the content most aligned with what elementary teachers need within current institution and program requirements, and (2) suggestions for courses to fill in gaps where candidates still lack coverage.

"Most Aligned" Set of Courses

Social Studies Requirement 01
AAST 2023 - The African American Experience
Social Studies Requirement 02
PLSC 2003 - American National Government
Social Studies Requirement 03
HIST 1113 - Institutions and Ideas of World Civilizations I
Social Studies Requirement 04
HIST 1123 - Institutions and Ideas of World Civilizations II
Social Studies Requirement 05
GEOS 1123 - Human Geography
Social Studies Requirement 06
ECON 3053 - Economics for Elementary Teachers
Social Studies Requirement 07
HIST 3383 - Arkansas and the Southwest
Social Studies Requirement 08
CIED 3133 - Integrated Social Studies for the K-6 Classroom

How to Improve Content Coverage

Using the “Most Aligned” set of courses, current course requirements can address up to 100% of social studies topics.

To take full advantage of this, the program should provide explicit recommendations for prospective candidates to ensure they are taking courses that will give them the greatest breadth of coverage.

Analysis of Content Covered with "Most Aligned" Set of Courses

= Course is Currently Recommended or Required by Program

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Themes:	Civics	Economics		History						Geography		Culture & Identity	Pedagogy
Themes:	Civics	Economics		US History				World History		Geography		Culture & Identity	Pedagogy
Topics (hover to see name):	A Political institutions, Participation, Rules, and Laws	B Economic Principles and Exchange	C The Economy	D European Exploration and Colonization (up to 1700)	E The American Revolution and Founding (1700s)	F Growth and Expansion of the American Republic (up to 1900)	G Twentieth Century and Beyond	H Pre-Columbian and/or Ancient Civilizations	I Twentieth Century and Beyond	J Geographic Representations	K Human-Environment Interactions	L Diverse Perspectives	M Cross-cutting Concepts
AAST 2023 The African American Experience
PLSC 2003 American National Government
HIST 1113 Institutions and Ideas of World Civilizations I
HIST 1123 Institutions and Ideas of World Civilizations II
GEOS 1123 Human Geography
ECON 3053 Economics for Elementary Teachers
HIST 3383 Arkansas and the Southwest
CIED 3133 Integrated Social Studies for the K-6 Classroom
Total Content Covered: 100%
If a candidate takes the above courses, this is the topic coverage they would experience overall:

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Catalog Year: 2021-2022

University of Arkansas

This tool provides individual preparation programs with a customized analysis of the courses required by the undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program and by the institution’s undergraduate general education courses to determine how well these requirements cover essential content in science. This tool also uses information about existing coursework on their campuses to provide guidance on a recommended course sequence.

This is a summary of the coverage of science content for undergraduate elementary candidates at your institution.

To determine if an elementary teacher preparation program provides adequate coverage¹ in the primary subject area of science through its own requirements or the institution’s requirements, we ask three sequential questions exploring:

Evidence of any science coverage;
Evidence of coverage of the three science themes; and
Evidence coursework encompasses the nine topics of science knowledge required of elementary teachers.