Catalog Year: 2021-2022

Appalachian State 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 1200 - American History

  2. Social Studies Requirement 02

    GHY 1020 - Exploring People and Places Globally

  3. Social Studies Requirement 03

    ECO 2040 - Principles of Macroeconomics

  4. Social Studies Requirement 04

    HIS 1102 - World Civilization II

  5. Social Studies Requirement 05

    GHY 3017 - Mediterranean Empires and Globalization

  6. Social Studies Requirement 06

    GWS 2525 - Global Women’s Issues

  7. Social Studies Requirement 07

    PS 2120 - International Politics and Foreign Policy

  8. Social Studies Requirement 08

    CI 3110 - Social Studies in the Elementary School

  9. Social Studies Requirement 09

    Use for Science

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 1200
American History
GHY 1020
Exploring People and Places Globally
ECO 2040
Principles of Macroeconomics
HIS 1102
World Civilization II
GHY 3017
Mediterranean Empires and Globalization
GWS 2525
Global Women’s Issues
PS 2120
International Politics and Foreign Policy
CI 3110
Social Studies in the Elementary School
Total Content Covered: 100%
If a candidate takes the above courses, this is the topic coverage they would experience overall:

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