Social Science (SS)

SS 111  ETHNIC STUDIES SURVEY-BLACKS  (3 Hours)  

This course examines the cultural traits of blacks, conflicts of blacks and whites, and the status of blacks in America. (F, S, Sum)

SS 201  SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS  (3 Hours)  

The course examines the basic domestic, educational and religious institutions, relying heavily on the interdisciplinary approach. (F, S, Sum)

SS 202  ECONOMIC INSTITUTIONS  (3 Hours)  

This course examines the basic economic institutions, relying heavily on the interdisciplinary approach. (F)

SS 203  HISTORICAL&CULTURAL FOUNDATNS  (3 Hours)  
Prerequisite: EDCI 100.  

This course is concerned primarily with selected historical facts and philosophical ideas, which have influenced the development of modern education. (F, S, Sum)

SS 211  ETHCS STU SUR - IND & SPAN SPK  (3 Hours)  

This course examines cultural traits of Native Americans and Hispanic Americans, their conflicts with white people, and their status in the United States of America. (F, S, Sum)

SS 212  ETH STUDS SUR-JEWISH & ORIENTA  (3 Hours)  

This course examines the cultural traits of Jewish and Asian Americans, their conflicts with white people, and their status in the United States of America. (S)

SS 301  INQRY-BASED INSTRN N GEOG & CE  (3 Hours)  

This course examines laws and court decisions affecting the rights, responsibilities, conditions and expectations of public school teachers and the students and districts which they serve. (F, S)

SS 305  AFRICAN AMERICAN FUTURES  (3 Hours)  

The course is designed to involve Jackson State University in an examination and study of relevant futurist issues. The content for this course will be explored using an interdisciplinary approach. (F, S, Sum)

SS 311  ETHNIC STUDIES CURRO DEV  (3 Hours)  
Prerequisite: Completion of SS 111, 211 and 212.  

This course focuses on the evaluation and development of ethnic studies curriculum materials. (S)

SS 401  SOCIAL SCIENCE METHODS  (3 Hours)  
Prerequisite: Junior standing and at least 15 hours of Social Sciences.  

Exposure to the methods of developing objectives, carrying out strategies and evaluating social studies teaching, learning and interactions are focuses of this course. (F, S)

SS 412  INTERNSHIP IN ETHNIC STUDIES  (9 Hours)  
Prerequisite: Completion of SS 111, 211, and 212.  

In this course, students are placed with educational institutions where they practice what they have learned and get on-the-job experience. (S)

SS 443  SEMINAR IN SOCIAL SCIENCE  (3 Hours)  
Prerequisite: Completion of all substantive courses in the social sciences.  

Contemporary issues and problems are analyzed by means of student research papers and project reports. Standardized examinations and job application techniques are also explored. (F)