Theory and Social Foundations (TSOC)

TSOC 1500 Education In A Diverse Society

[2 credit hours]

Introduction to the socio-cultural foundations of schooling in the United States, including purposes of schooling in a multicultural society and the resulting nature of teacher work.

TSOC 2000 Diversity In Contemporary Society

[3 credit hours]

This course analyzes the roles of people in a culturally diverse society through an exploration of issues of race, class, gender, ethnicity and disability.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

Multicultural US Diversity

TSOC 2500 Historical-Philosophical Perspectives On Education

[2 credit hours]

This course uses history and philosophy as lenses through which to inspect and reflect on the developing role of public schooling in the US from colonial times to the present.

TSOC 3000 Schooling And Democratic Society

[3 credit hours]

The evolving role of education in the US, including the historical and contemporary relationship of schooling to other educational institutions, groups of people and the process of social change.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

TSOC 3010 Educating The Reflective Practitioner

[3 credit hours]

Emphasizes being and teaching others to be "reflective practitioners" in vocational and avocational endeavors. Coping with changing client circumstances, effective thinking, higher levels of learning and self-renewal are also studied.

TSOC 3100 Inquiry And Creative Action

[3 credit hours]

Different approaches to problem solving are examined and students use some to complete real-life projects they have designed. Creativity, logical analysis, personal effectiveness and polarity management will be studied.

TSOC 3500 Society Culture and History Infuenced Middle Grades

[3 credit hours]

TSOC 3540 Education And The Construction Of Societies

[3 credit hours]

Examines life long conceptual learning tools from several humanity disciplines that help define and frame action on real life problems of a diverse, global nature.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

TSOC 4000 Socio-Cultural And Historical Influences On U.s. Education

[3 credit hours]

The evolving role of education in the US, including the historical and contemporary relationship of schooling to other educational institutions, groups of people and the process of social change.

TSOC 4100 Group Processes In Education

[3 credit hours]

Investigation of theory, research and individual interactions which undergird effective actions in groups. Group processes and individual-group relationships are emphasized in education, voluntary and business group settings.

TSOC 4130 Children And The Law

[2 credit hours]

Examines major issues and laws involved in public education and health services, especially the role of advocate for students that the school nurse and other professionals play.

TSOC 4150 Education And Community Relations

[3 credit hours]

Provides a framework, the analysis skills and the action implementation behaviors for understanding community schools and agencies. Develops skills in project management within the context of understanding and valuing diversity.

TSOC 4190 Workshop In Educational Theory & Social Foundations

[1-5 credit hours]

Practical applications of topics of interest and concern for preservice teachers and other education personnel.

TSOC 4940 Field Experience In Pacs

[1-10 credit hours]

Students will establish and complete an internship focusing on specified objectives, actions and time schedules under both on and off-campus supervision. Progress reports and a summary evaluation are required.

TSOC 4990 Independent Study In Educational Theory

[1-4 credit hours]

Directed study of a current topic in educational theory and social foundations. The student meets with the instructor at arranged intervals without formal classes.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall