Catalog Year: 2021-2022

Colorado Christian University

Social Studies Recommendations

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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

  1. Social Studies Requirement 01

    HIS 185 - Western Civilization

  2. Social Studies Requirement 02

    ECO 215 - Economics

  3. Social Studies Requirement 03

    GEO 270 - World Geography

  4. Social Studies Requirement 04

    HIS 205 - American History

  5. Social Studies Requirement 05

    POL 207 - Introduction to American Politics

  6. Social Studies Requirement 06

    EDU 334 - Teaching Science and Social Studies in the Elementary Classroom

  7. Social Studies Requirement 07

    ENG 203 - American Literature II

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
US History World History
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

HIS 185
Western Civilization
ECO 215
Economics
GEO 270
World Geography
HIS 205
American History
POL 207
Introduction to American Politics
EDU 334
Teaching Science and Social Studies in the Elementary Classroom
ENG 203
American Literature II
Total Content Covered: 100%
If a candidate takes the above courses, this is the topic coverage they would experience overall:

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