Approved April 25, 2005
Students will demonstrate
- The ability to describe accurately the critical social environments, behaviors, and social issues in the context of the course subject matter.
- An understanding of the basic concepts and terminology of a social science and the ability to apply them.
- A basic knowledge of methods of gathering evidence in the social sciences and an understanding of what constitutes acceptable and appropriate evidence.
- An ability to evaluate the implications of social diversity.*
- The ability to articulate and critically evaluate varying positions taken on social science topics
*This may include domestic, international, and historical approaches.